11/12/2024
A forum is scheduled for November 8 to discuss how the new Los Altos Hills housing element is expected to affect local housing. Read on for details.

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Elections & Politics Town of Los Altos Hills

Candidate Profile: Linda Swan

08/27/2024
A look at incumbent Los Altos Hills Councilmember Linda Swan who is running for reelection on the November ballot.

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Public Safety Resilience Town of Los Altos Hills

Los Alto Hills Residents Urged to Create and Maintain Defensible Spaces

07/30/2024
The Los Altos Hills County Fire District is urging residents to take steps to create and maintain defensible spaces around their homes.

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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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Town of Los Altos Hills

Los Altos Hills Considers Broadband Expansion

04/23/2024
In its April 15 meeting, the Los Altos Hills Town Council considered using ARPA funds to expand broadband infrastructure.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Town of Los Altos Hills

Los Altos Hills Council Opts to Keep City Manager

12/05/2023
Despite a recent uprising of residents calling for his job, Los Altos Hills Mayor Linda Swan said last week that Peter Pirnejad has the unanimous backing of the City Council and will continue to serve as city manager.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Public Safety City of Los Altos Town of Los Altos Hills

Los Altos Drops Police Services Talks with Los Altos Hills

12/05/2023
The majority of the Los Altos City Council agreed that going further in the process to determine the feasibility of such a partnership would involve too much staff time and perhaps cause more headaches when having to answer to a community with different priorities.

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History Housing Town of Los Altos Hills

Los Altos Hills Council Drops ‘Historic’ Designation on House

10/24/2023
Los Altos Hills City Council members voted unanimously to remove 12871 Atherton Ct. from the town’s “inventory of historic sites and structures,” after current owner Anthony Scott told the council he could not sell the 1910-era house otherwise.

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Elections & Politics City of Los Altos Sally Meadows Town of Los Altos Hills Linda Swan

State of Cities Set for Friday Luncheon

05/02/2023
The mayors of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills will be holding their annual State of the Cities luncheon on May 5 at 11am. Besides the two mayors, the Santa Clara County Supervisor is expected to make a speech along with other government representatives.

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City of Los Altos City of Mountain View Town of Los Altos Hills

2022: The Year in Review

12/27/2022
The year was transitional and eventful, with land-use matters dominating local news. Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View all struggled to produce updated housing elements that included significant increases in the number of mandated new units.

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City of Los Altos City of Mountain View Town of Los Altos Hills Elections & Politics

Incumbents to Face Little Competition in Upcoming Council Elections

08/15/2022
In Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View council elections, two out of three cities will see competitive races. In Los Altos Hills, only Mayor George Tyson and Councilmember Kavita Tankha declared their intent to run. With two seats open on the five-member council, the incumbents will win by default.

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Crime & Justice Town of Los Altos Hills

Los Altos Hills Approves Criteria for License Plate Reader Program

02/21/2022
The Los Altos Hills City Council approved the review criteria for its automatic license plate reader pilot program. The effectiveness of the program will be analyzed based on data collected over the next 30 days.

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Housing City of Los Altos City of Mountain View Town of Los Altos Hills

SB-9 Applications Already Filed in Three Peninsula Cities

02/14/2022
Since Senate Bill 9 took effect Jan. 1, mandating that cities must allow property owners to split their lots, Mountain View has seen two applications, while Los Altos and Los Altos Hills each received one.

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Town of Los Altos Hills Water

Los Altos Hills Declares Water Emergency

11/08/2021
A water emergency has been declared for Los Altos Hills, with a series of mandatory restrictions being implemented immediately.

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Environment Sustainability Town of Los Altos Hills Town of Los Altos Hills Town Council

Los Altos Hills to Take Climate Action

10/17/2021
The Los Altos Hills City Council is considering climate action with a goal of reducing greenhouse gases by 52 percent in the next nine years.

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Land Use & Development Town of Los Altos Hills

Development Plans Continue for the North 40s in Los Gatos

10/07/2021
Phase II of development for the North 40s kicked off at the first in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic. While the plan was once to put in a shopping mall, the vision has changed and the project is still in the listening phase to include input from residents.

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Public Safety County of Santa Clara Town of Los Altos Hills Joe Simitian

County Approves License Plate Reader Policy

09/30/2021
Albeit with some reluctance, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved widespread usage of automatic license plate readers in the town of Los Altos Hills.

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Environment Town of Los Altos Hills

Tussle Over Oak May Lead to Greater Tree Protections in Los Altos Hills

08/17/2021
For years, Los Altos Hills citizens have lobbied to expand the town’s heritage tree ordinance to protect more trees. Last year’s attempt failed, but the movement is gaining momentum, thanks in part to a single oak.

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Land Use & Development Agriculture & Gardening Town of Los Altos Hills

Los Altos Hills Residents Fight Fencing on Former Fenwick Estate

08/10/2021
Plans for turning 42 acres of open space into an agricultural operation remain on hold until the new owners provide a more detailed plan about their intentions. Residents cited potential impacts on wildlife and “the town’s open, natural beauty.”

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Town of Los Altos Hills

Residents Demand Role in Los Altos Hills City Manager Search

08/03/2021
Several Los Altos Hills residents who participated in a listening session with executive recruiter Gary Phillips want to create a panel that will advise the Los Altos Hills City Council on applicants for the city manager position.

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Town of Los Altos Hills Town of Los Altos Hills City Manager

Los Altos Hills City Manager’s Contract Extended

06/17/2021
Los Altos Hills City Manager Carl Cahill, who recently announced his retirement, will remain at his post through Oct. 29, the city council decided in a split 3-2 vote.

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Public Safety Town of Los Altos Hills

Annual ‘Running of the Goats’ Hits the Hills

06/01/2021
Any wildfires near Los Altos Hills’ Byrne Preserve will have less vegetation to fuel their fury, thanks to an army of some 400 goats that recently munched their way through the dry grasses there.

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Los Altos Hills Council Decrees a No-Drone Zone

05/25/2021
Powered model vehicles, including drones and remote-control cars, are not welcome at Byrne Preserve in Los Altos Hills.

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Town of Los Altos Hills Elections & Politics

Website Airs Grievances Over Garbage Contract, Town Hall Expansion

03/22/2021
A Los Altos Hills group that includes the husband of a sitting councilmember has launched a campaign against city staff via a website that one civic volunteer called “a disruptive and destructive effort.”

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Site Development/Fast Track Public Hearing - Cancellation

Event date: May 20, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AMLocation: 26379 W FREMONT RDLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
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May 13, 2025 Site Development/Fast Track Public Hearing - Cancellation

Event date: May 13, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AMLocation: 26379 W FREMONT RDLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
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May 06, 2025 Site Development/Fast Track Public Hearing - Cancellation

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Site Development/Fast Track Public Hearing

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Family Game Night

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(04/21/2025)

Joint City Council/Finance and Investment Committee Special Meeting

Event date: May 22, 2025 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PMLocation: 26379 Fremont RoadLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
(04/21/2025)

May 01, 2025 Planning Commission Regular Meeting

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(04/21/2025)

LA-LAH Joint Volunteer Awards Committee Meeting

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(04/18/2025)

Site Development/Fast Track Hearing

Event date: April 22, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMLocation: 26379 W FREMONT RDLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
(04/11/2025)

City Council Special Meeting

Event date: April 14, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMLocation: 26379 Fremont RoadLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
(04/10/2025)