City of Los Altos Government Announcements

City of Los Altos Welcomes New Finance Director

Los Altos, Calif. October 31, 2024 The city of Los Altos welcomes Jessie Kim as its newly appointed finance director. She will assume this position on Tuesday, November 12. Kim brings more than 14 years of finance experience to Los Altos. She will lead a department of seven staff and oversee citywide financial activities and operations, including budget preparation and …
11/01/2024

Los Altos Police Seek Public's Help in Burglary Investigation

Los Altos, Calif. October 1, 2024 On Saturday, September 28, between 1:30-2 PM, three male suspects gained entry into an occupied home in the 700 block of Covington Road by smashing a rear glass door. The suspects were scared away by the occupants and fled the scene without taking any items. The homes occupants were unharmed. The suspects were seen …
10/02/2024

Assault Investigation Update #1

Los Altos, Calif. September 23, 2024 The Los Altos Police Department is releasing a sketch and description of the suspect involved in an assault with a deadly weapon that occurred on Monday, September 16, sometime in the late morning to mid-afternoon, in the area of Foothill Expressway and Highway 280.
09/24/2024

Los Altos Police Seek Public's Help in Assault Investigation

Los Altos, Calif. September 17, 2024 The Los Altos Police Department is seeking the publics assistance in an assault with a deadly weapon on an 89-year-old male Los Altos resident that took place yesterday, Monday, September 16, sometime in the late morning or early afternoon. Community members who live or were driving and witnessed anything that appeared to be out …
09/18/2024

Technical Difficulties with Agenda; Packet Available at City Hall

Updated September 10, 2024, at 5:50 PM We sincerely appreciate the public's patience as we continue working to resolve the website issue. In the meantime, staff has scanned a copy of the City Council agenda packet. This can be found under 'Supporting Documents' on the website. Please note that the links within the scanned document will not function.
09/11/2024

Annual Street Resurfacing Overlay Project to Enhance Pavement Conditions

Los Altos, Calif. July 20, 2024 The city of Los Altos is set to start its annual street resurfacing overlay project the week of July 29. This project will address streets with lower Pavement Condition Index scores between 40-70, aiming to improve the overall quality and longevity of the City's roadways. The project, which is expected to take approximately 45 …
07/21/2024

City of Los Altos Collecting Input for Safety Element Update

Los Altos, Calif. June 17, 2024 The city of Los Altos is surveying residents as part of the regular update to the Safety Element, one of the nine State-mandated components within the general plan.
06/18/2024

Housing & Below-Market-Rate Project Updates

Los Altos, Calif. May 31, 2024 Earlier this year, 'Housing' was identified by the City Council as a strategic goal for 2024, which includes implementing the Housing Element, in addition to various programs and policies to facilitate the availability of safe and affordable housing for all income levels. As part of furthering this strategic goal, at the May 14 City …
06/01/2024

City of Los Altos Welcomes New Police Chief

Los Altos, Calif. May 30, 2024 The city of Los Altos welcomes Los Altos native Saskia Lagergren as its newly appointed chief of police. Lagergren will oversee the Citys full-service police department, comprised of 32 officers and 17 professional personnel. She will assume this position on Monday, June 3.
05/31/2024

January 16, 2024 Death Investigation Final Update

Los Altos, Calif. May 21, 2024 The Los Altos Police Department and the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroners Office have completed their investigation into the deaths of Los Altos residents Steven Hooper (74-year-old male) and Chris Cryer (66-year-old female), whose bodies were found Tuesday, January 16, at approximately 1:20 PM, during a welfare check at a residence in the 200 …
05/22/2024

City of Los Altos Announces New Partnership for False Alarm Reduction Program

Los Altos, Calif. April 13, 2024 The city of Los Altos has partnered with Alarm Program Systems to manage the City's False Alarm Reduction Program, a program enacted to decrease false alarm responses attributed to faulty equipment and user error.
04/19/2024

City of Los Altos Announces Self-Serve Compost Station Availability for 2024

Los Altos, Calif. April 6, 2024 The city of Los Altos is introducing an updated compost program for 2024. The self-serve compost station will return for three weeks: Wednesday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25 Wednesday, June 12 - Thursday, June 20 Wednesday, September 11 - Thursday, September 19 During these allotted times, it will be open 24/7 and will …
04/19/2024

City of Los Altos Receives Multiple Awards for Excellence in Budgeting

Los Altos, Calif. March 1, 2024 The city of Los Altos has received two awards for excellence in budget presentation for its FY23-24 budget, the first year Los Altos utilized the zero-based budgeting method. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded Los Altos the Award of Distinguished Budget Presentation, and the California Society of …
03/02/2024

City of Los Altos Police Chief Resigns

Los Altos, Calif. February 22, 2024 After approximately one and a half years of service to the Los Altos police department, Chief of Police Angela Averiett has announced her resignation, effective mid-April. Chief Averiett has accepted the position of interim chief of police for the city of San Leandro and assumes her new responsibilities at the end of April.
02/23/2024

City of Los Altos Hosts 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Showcase

Los Altos, Calif. February 17, 2024 The city of Los Altos, in partnership with GreenTown Los Altos and the Electric Automobile Association of Silicon Valley, is hosting "Destination Electrica Los Altos electric vehicle (EV) showcaseon Saturday, March 23, from 14 PM at the Los Altos Community Center. This event is free and open to all community members.
02/18/2024

El Camino Real Closure to be Lifted Monday Morning

Los Altos, Calif. February 11, 2024 All lanes of the eastbound section of El Camino Real between San Antonio Road and Sherwood Avenue are scheduled to reopen tomorrow morning, Monday, February 12. Projected reopening time is 6 AM. The bike lane and sidewalk directly in front of 4600 El Camino Real remain closed. This section of El Camino Real has …
02/12/2024

4600 El Camino Real Incident Update #5

Los Altos, Calif. February 2, 2024 On Monday, December 25, 2023, at approximately 4:50 AM, Santa Clara County Fire Department (County Fire) responded to reports of smoke coming from a commercial structure located at 4600 El Camino Real in Los Altos. Following a 3-alarm fire response, consisting of approximately 60 first responders, the fire was declared under control at 1:53 …
02/03/2024

Los Altos Police Press Release: Death Investigation Update #2

Los Altos, Calif. January 29, 2024 The Los Altos Police Department and the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroners Office continue to investigate the deaths of two adults whose bodies were found Tuesday, January 16, at approximately 1:20 PM, during a welfare check.
01/30/2024

4600 El Camino Real Incident Update #4

Los Altos, Calif. January 24, 2024 Santa Clara County Fire Department (County Fire) continues to collaborate with the City of Los Altos, California Department of Transportation, and business and property owners of 4600 El Camino Real to bring the Christmas day incident to a close.
01/25/2024

Los Altos Police Press Release: Death Investigation Update #1

Los Altos, Calif. January 18, 2024 The Los Altos Police Department continues to investigate the deaths of two adults whose bodies were found Tuesday, January 16, at approximately 1:20 PM, during a welfare check. Preliminary investigation confirms that the bodies of the two deceased are an adult female and an adult male. Time of death is estimated to be shortly …
01/19/2024

Los Altos Police Press Release: Death Investigation

Los Altos, Calif. — January 16, 2024 — The Los Altos Police Department is investigating the deaths of two adults. The cause of death is unknown, and the identities of the deceased have not been confirmed. There is no threat to public safety. Today, at approximately 1:20 PM, officers responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 200 …
01/17/2024

Update on Demolition Plans for 4600 El Camino Real

Los Altos, Calif. — January 12, 2024 — Santa Clara County Fire Department (County Fire) continues to collaborate with the City of Los Altos, California Department of Transportation, and business and property owners of 4600 El Camino Real.  Demolition plans have been postponed until further notice. All parties are committed to providing advanced notice to allow time for media outlets …
01/13/2024

Fire Investigation Update for the Christmas Day Los Altos Commercial Structure Fire

Los Altos, Calif. — January 9, 2024 — Santa Clara County Fire Department (County Fire) arson investigators immediately began their investigative process following the 3-alarm fire at 4600 El Camino Real in Los Altos on December 25, 2023. 
01/10/2024

El Camino Road Closure Continues Due to Commercial Fire Clean Up

Los Altos, Calif. — January 1, 2024 — The eastbound section of El Camino Real between San Antonio Road and Sherwood Avenue will continue to remain closed for the next two-to-three weeks due to the three-alarm fire that destroyed the commercial building at 4600 El Camino Real early Christmas morning (Monday, December 25). Drivers are urged to follow detour signage …
01/02/2024

City of Los Altos Recognized for Exemplary Financial Reporting

Los Altos, Calif. — December 1, 2023 — The city of Los Altos has been named recipient of the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. This award, presented to the finance department, is conferred by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). 
12/02/2023

Los Altos Parks & Recreation to Distribute Age-Friendly Community Survey

Los Altos, Calif. — November 11, 2023 — Los Altos’ Parks & Recreation department is surveying residents as part of the recertification process for its Age-Friendly Community designation. Los Altos was originally awarded this designation by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2003. The survey will be administered by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). If recertified, Los Altos …
11/12/2023

Los Altos Community Center Receives All-Electric Award

Los Altos, Calif. — October 18, 2023 — The Los Altos Community Center received the All-Electric Excellence Award, sponsored by Silicon Valley Clean Energy, at the San Jose Business Journal’s annual Structure’s Awards. This award is in recognition of the City’s decision to build an all-electric building years in advance of current state building code that now requires a more …
10/30/2023

Police Seek Public's Help in Overnight Crime Activity Investigation

Los Altos, Calif. — October 17, 2023 — The Los Altos Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in gaining additional video footage for a series of crimes and attempted crimes that took place early morning, October 16, between approximately 1:20-4:20 AM. 
10/30/2023

City of Los Altos Joins Community in Compassion Week Volunteering

Los Altos, Calif. — October 7, 2023 — City staff will join community members from across Los Altos and neighboring cities in actively volunteering during Compassion Week 2023, which takes place October 7-15.  The City is offering staff paid time for volunteer hours worked at participating local nonprofits during regular business hours throughout Compassion Week. Additionally, City Council will present …
10/30/2023

Los Altos Police Debuts Online Reporting System

Los Altos, Calif. — September 27, 2023 — The Los Altos Police Department has introduced the Online Police Reporting System, offering members of the public the option to file a report of select incidents online. Each online report will be reviewed by a member of the Police department. 
10/30/2023