09/25/2024
In their September 24 meeting, the Los Altos City Council continued deliberations on maps outlining five voting districts for future elections.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Palo Alto Online...

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.

From Daily Post...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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."

From Daily Post...

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.

From Mountain View Voice...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Palo Alto Online...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

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.

From Los Altos Town Crier...

Business, Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics County of Santa Clara City of Los Altos

Neysa Fligor selected to Lead Cities Association of SCC

01/03/2024
Los Altos City Councilmember Neysa Fligor has been selected to serve as the next president of the Cities Association of Santa Clara County. Her term will expire in December.

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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

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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…
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City Council Meeting

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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…
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