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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos
Reflections of Former Los Altos Mayor
01/14/2025
Read on to learn what former Jonathan Weinberg had to say about his 2024 term as Los Altos Mayor at a recent Los Altos Community Coalition meeting.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos
New Mayor Appointed to Los Altos Council
12/11/2024
Read on to meet the new Mayor of Los Altos.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Environment City of Los Altos
Los Altos Bans Single-Use Plastic
11/05/2024
Learn more about the Los Alto City Council approval of updated ordinances banning single-use plastic in restaurants and stores.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos
Los Altos Council Approves District Voting Map
10/24/2024
A look at the Los Altos City Council approved map for district elections.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos
Candidate Q&A: Los Altos City Council Candidates
10/22/2024
The Los Altos Town Crier Q&A with the candidates running for the three open seats on the Los Altos City Council in the November election.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos
Candidate Profiles: Los Altos City Council Candidates
10/08/2024
An introduction to the candidates running for seats on the Los Altos City Council in the November election.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos
Los Altos Council Continues Districting Discussions
09/25/2024
In their September 24 meeting, the Los Altos City Council continued deliberations on maps outlining five voting districts for future elections.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos
Candidate Q&A: Los Altos City Council
09/24/2024
Candidates running for Los Altos City Council share their thoughts on environmental objectives.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos
Election Q&A: Los Altos City Council Candidates on Parking Plaza Uses
09/17/2024
The candidates running for Los Altos City Council share their thoughts on parking plaza uses.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos
Los Altos Candidate Forum Set for September 25
09/10/2024
Several local groups are co-sponsoring a public forum for candidates running for three seats on the Los Altos City Council on September 25.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos
Los Alto Considers Council District Maps
09/03/2024
A report on a meeting of the Los Altos City Council and local residents considering three different maps showing proposed district boundaries for new council election districts.

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Los Altos
Los Altos Stacked Housing to Rise After Wrecking Ball
07/30/2024
An abandoned three-story office complex on El Camino Real in Los Altos was demolished, to be replaced by 129 units of housing.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos Town of Los Altos Hills City of Mountain View
Candidates Begin Filing For November Election
07/23/2024
Candidates have begun filing the paperwork to run for open seats in the Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View in the upcoming November election.

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Los Altos
Concerns Raised Over Distel Project in Los Altos
07/23/2024
The 90-unit all-affordable housing development planned for Distel Circle recently reduced the number of proposed parking spaces by more than half.

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Los Altos
Los Altos Council Approves Reduce Parking
07/09/2024
A request by the developer of the 90-unit all-affordable housing project on Distel Circle to reduce parking requirements was approved by the Los Altos City Council.

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Land Use & Development Housing County of Santa Clara City of Los Altos
All-Affordable Housing Development Approved for Los Altos
06/21/2024
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved contributing $10 million in funding for a proposed housing development of 100% affordable units in Los Altos.

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Crime & Justice City of Los Altos
Los Altos Names New Police Chief
05/30/2024
City of Los Altos native Saskia Lagergren was hired as the new chief of police.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos
Los Altos City Council Candidacy Announced
04/30/2024
Local resident Ibrahim Bashir announced his candidacy for one of three open seats on the Los Altos City Council.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos
Los Altos Threatened With Lawsuit
04/30/2024
A threat of a legal challenge to at-large elections for Los Altos City Council has been issued.

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Public Safety Crime & Justice City of Los Altos
New Police Chief Selected
04/23/2024
A new police chief has been selected for the City of Los Altos and is undergoing vetting and background checks before being named.

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Public Safety Crime & Justice City of Los Altos
License Plate Readers Active in Los Altos
04/23/2024
License plate readers have been placed and active in Los Altos since March 1 as an assistance in solving crimes.

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Los Altos
Los Altos to Raise Fees
04/03/2024
The Los Altos City Council approved a new fee schedule for building, engineering and planning services after discovering it had been undercharging by up to $1.9M annually.

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Land Use & Development City of Los Altos
Los Altos Downtown Improvements Making Progress
03/26/2024
Los Altos is making incremental improvements to the downtown with new trash bins, e-bike stations, solar lighting and the introduction of "parklets."

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Government City of Los Altos
Councilwoman’s Request for a $3,000 Trip Is Rejected
01/28/2024
The Los Altos City Council has denied Councilmember Lynette Lee Eng’s request to go on a $3,000 city-funded trip to a conference in Washington, D.C.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Transportation City of Los Altos
Demolition of Burned Shopping Center Begins as Fire Officials Look Into Cause of Blaze
01/25/2024
A Los Altos shopping center on El Camino Real that was engulfed by a fire on Christmas Day just entered its first phase of demolition.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development City of Los Altos
Demolition Delayed for Gutted 4600 El Camino Building
01/16/2024
Although the front portion of 4600 El Camino Real has been cleared for demolition, crews postponed scheduled work. No official reason was given for the delay or when demolition could begin.

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Environment Land Use & Development Sustainability City of Los Altos
Court Gives Los Altos a Bad Case of Gas
01/16/2024
A federal appeals court has declined to reconsider its controversial April 2023 decision that mutes Los Altos’ and other cities’ attempts to require natural gas bans in new construction.

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Land Use & Development Agriculture, Food & Gardening History City of Los Altos
Heritage Orchard to Grow by 300 Apricot Trees as City, Museum Ready Installation
01/16/2024
Los Altos residents will soon be seeing firsthand the progress of Los Altos leaders’ efforts to restore a landmark heritage apricot orchard at the city’s civic center.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development City of Los Altos
Los Altos Postpones Timeline to Reopen El Camino Real Completely to Traffic
01/13/2024
In a setback to the reopening of El Camino Real to traffic, the city of Los Altos announced that it has postponed its plans to demolish a shopping center building burned out by a massive fire last month.

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Environment Agriculture, Food & Gardening City of Los Altos
Next On Los Altos City Council’s Hot Topic List: Tree Protections
01/03/2024
Los Altos City Council members may again be taking up discussion on updating a tree protection ordinance intended to encourage healthy tree populations under the city’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
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Image of City of Los Altos seal.     Recent Notices

Planning Commission Meeting


(12/03/2024)

Senior Commission Meeting - CANCELED


(12/02/2024)

Zoning Administrator Meeting - Cancelled


(12/02/2024)

Community Safety Town Hall

Learn how the Los Altos Police Department and Resilient Los Altos are working to enhance community safety and how you can play an active role. Connect with Chief Saskia Lagergren, police detectives, and members of Resilient Los Altos. We encourage you to…
(12/02/2024)

Planning Commission Meeting

https://losaltosca-gov.zoom.us/j/81065625527?pwd=CrG014y9QXaWtSFn8fbjTwg... OR https://tinyurl.com/3jrmtcmj Webinar ID: 810 6562 5527 Passcode: 242017 Phone:  (253) 215-8782
(12/02/2024)

Adult 50+ Meet-Up: A Christmas Story: The Musical by the Los Altos Stage Company

Join the Adult 50+ Program for A Christmas Story: The Musical. Prior to the performance, enjoy a pre-show dessert & beverage social in the Cedar Room at the Los Altos Community Center. After our pre-show gathering, we’ll take a few short steps to the …
(12/02/2024)

Cultural Exchange Program

The City of Los Altos Adult 50+ Cultural Exchange Program invites local area seniors of any background to meet, exchange greetings, and develop cultural connections. The group meets regularly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10:30 am to Noon at the Lo…
(12/02/2024)

City Council Meeting


(12/02/2024)

Council Reorganization Reception

Join the Los Altos City Council and City staff for a celebratory reception honoring the incoming mayor and vice mayor. Date: Tuesday, December 10 Time: 8 PM (following the City Council meeting) Location: Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Avenue)
(12/02/2024)

Adult 50+ Program Community Luncheon

Join the Adult 50+ Program to celebrate the holiday season! We’ll have special decor, games & entertainment, and a raffle! Date: 12/11 Time: Service begins at 11:30 AM Location: Grant Park Program - Multipurpose Room Fee: Free, $5 donation is e…
(12/02/2024)
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