Like many Silicon Valley towns, Los Altos was once a stop along the Southern Pacific Railroad. Now this bucolic burg is bypassed by Interstate 280, which offers residents a scenic commute to jobs in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. For those lucky enough to work at home (or not work at all), the city’s seven square miles are replete with parks, recreational amenities, and seven shopping districts. Incorporated in 1952, Los Altos is a general law city with a city manager who is appointed by the City Council and is responsible for city's 130 employees. In addition, some 200 residents volunteer their time, including service on appointed commissions and committees.

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City Council

Council meetings take place the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings can be viewed on Comcast Channel 26 or live-streamed from the city website.

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Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

Recent Announcements

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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

Related News

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California Local Pin Marker From Los Altos Town Crier...

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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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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05/30/2024
City of Los Altos native Saskia Lagergren was hired as the new chief of police.

California Local Pin Marker From Los Altos Town Crier...

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

California Local Pin Marker From Los Altos Town Crier...

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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