Put Donating Blood On Your Summer To-Do List, Saratoga

Here is a list of upcoming opportunities in Saratoga and Santa Clara County.

Sunday Smiles: Troop Honors Fallen; Winning Teacher; Mtn. Bike Finalist

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from around the Bay Area.

Half-Price Car Wash Events Coming Up In Santa Clara Valley

It can be tough keeping your wheels clean during a drought! Plus, tips here on how to wash your car at home.

What Saratoga Dog Owners Should Know About Dog Flu

Experts want to avoid panic but the virus, which has made its way to California, can be deadly. We have prevention tips you need to know.

Home-Remedy Solutions To Clean Up Unfortunate Red Wine Carpet Spills

Don't cry over spilled wine. Keep the party going with these clever tips.

Wandering Bear, Mountain Lion; Dog Sickened by Weed; Sea Lion in Bar; Third Dead Whale Washes Ashore: All in CA

Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are incredible.

Memorial Day: Remember and Honor

“The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men.” -- Minot J. Savage.

Sunday Smiles: Woman Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant Delivers Baby; Coast Guard Cutter Comes Home; Officer Rescues Stray Dog

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California.

SWEET & CHARMING FLOYD NEEDS A HOME!

FLOYD appears to get along well with other dogs and is being house-trained while in foster care.

San Jose (Ca.) Kaiser Permanente honors, acknowledges its heroes

Pre-Memorial-Day ceremony lauds service vets who are now Kaiser Permanente caregivers

Graphic Novel Making Workshop for Teens

June 13 at 3:00 p.m. - Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga Ca. 95070

Chinese Book Club, Frog by Mo Yan

June 11 at 10:15am-noon - Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga Ca. 95070

Chinese Calligraphy

June 22 at 7 p.m. - Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga Ca. 95070

Master Gardeners: Waterwise Gardening Tactics Lecture

June 16 at 7:00 p.m. - Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga Ca. 95070

Images of Southwest China by photographer and musician David Couzens

June 15 at 7 p.m. - Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga Ca. 95070

Jade: Stone of Heaven

June 8 at 7 p.m. Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga Ca. 95070

Software Updates To Affect Services At Saratoga Library

The branch will be closed June 3, but various services will not have access through June 4.

Join Rotarians For Evening Of Food, Beer, Wine!

Valley Flavors is Sunday, June 7 in Campbell. Advance tickets are only $25. All for a great cause ...

Filoli Offers Free Admission To Active Duty Military, Families From Memorial Day Through Labor Day 2015

The estate joins several museums in the area participating in Blue Star program.

Celebrate 'Throwback Thursday' With A Throwback Cocktail

You're almost to the weekend, Saratoga!

Your Travel Expert On: Classic Cuba

Discover the great passion for baseball, learn Cuban salsa, and experience a great cuisine.

Veteran's Memorial Day BBQ Fun On Monday

And honor "Old Glory" and get a free pizza!

South Bay Book Club Upcoming Meeting: Join 'The Armchair Literati'

This month's read is "Peace Like A River." New members always welcome!

Sunday Smiles: Heroic Police, Firefighters Honored; U.S. Soccer Team Gets Emotional Surprise; Sea Lion Stowaway

Need a break from "bad news"? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from around the Bay Area.

Join 'World Blood Donor Day' And Select A Blood Drive In Santa Clara County

Opportunities are coming up throughout June in Gilroy, Campbell, Cupertino and other nearby cities.

'Boogie On The Avenue' This Weekend In Nearby Campbell

Two days of fun and food and music - pop, jazz, Dixieland, country. Even Elvis! Plus, a 5K walk/run. Don't miss it.

Brown the New Green? Hah! Not When There's Paint!

An old trick of golf courses is showing up on suburban lawns.

Beware, Saratoga, Of Latest Telephone Scam

This one involves fraudsters pretending to be from the DMV.

South Bay Blue Star Moms Fundraiser: CASINO NIGHT!

Come out and support the troops!

In Saratoga: New Seminar Regarding the 9 Things You Must Know About Planning For Your Second Half of Life

Local law firm Carney Elder Law invites you to a FREE seminar presented by Janis A. Carney, Certified Elder Law Attorney

Silicon Valley Boy, 11, Competing This Week In National Geographic Bee

WATCH adorable video as a super-smart preschooler he nailed -- in less than 3 minutes -- naming the capitals of all 50 states!

Sunday Smiles: Vote for Baby Baboon's Name; Celebrating Superior Students; the Beauty of Mt. Diablo

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from East Bay Patch sites and around the Bay Area.

CPUC Issues Water Conservation Order

“Treat the drought like an 8.0 earthquake..Take dramatic steps to conserve water or face enforcement to ensure conservation mandates are met

Construction of Temporary Salt Water Barrier Underway on the Delta

Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa Clara counties all rely on the fresh water as part of their drinking supply.

An Update From Saratoga Patch ...

You can continue to enjoy Patch, but updates will be on hold for a day while we do some maintenance.

#StampOutHunger, Saratoga! Leave Bag Of Non-Perishables At Your Mailbox On Saturday

The May 9 nationwide campaign marks the largest one-day food drive in America.

Your Creeks Need You, Saratoga! Join National River Cleanup Day

Spend just three hours on Saturday, May 16, and improve the creeks for our neighborhoods and wildlife.

Did Someone Say Artichokes? Three Mouth-Watering Recipes

Happy artichoke season! Celebrate California's state vegetable with these dishes. And mark your calendar for the festival in Castroville!

Work Crews Hit Gas Line Wednesday Morning At Pruneyard Shopping Center

Nearby businesses were ordered briefly to shelter in place.

Silicon Valley is soon to have cat-i-tude!

From May 21st - June 11th, Silicon Valley cat lovers will have a fun place to relax and play while enjoying the company of cats.