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Late postal hours help last-minute filers
The crowd at Los Altos' post office wasn't epic when we checked today – but come tax day tomorrow (April 15) many locals may be lining up to file at the last minute.
Post offices in Los Altos and Mountain View stop collecting mail at 5 p.m. tomorrow, but filers who find themselves in a pinch can drive to San Jose's Main Post Office at 1750 Lundy...
News
Late postal hours help last-minute filers
The crowd at Los Altos' post office wasn't epic when we checked today – but come tax day tomorrow (April 15) many locals may be lining up to file at the last minute.
Post offices in Los Altos and Mountain View stop collecting mail at 5 p.m. tomorr...
Schools
Loyola School hosts STEM Expo
Ellie Van Houtte/Town Crier
Ari Garabedia, above right, demonstrates his team’s project for curious classmates at Loyola School’s STEM Expo.
Ari Garabedia, above right, demonstrates his team’s project for curious classmates at Loyola School’s STEM Expo.
Some local schools are taking a different twist on the traditional science fair this year.
As a pilot p...
Community
Chef Pépin to sign books in Los Altos
Master chef, author and educator Jacques Pépin is scheduled to make a personal appearance in Los Altos April 24. The “original Iron Chef” will be signing copies of his most recent books 3-5 p.m. at Main Street Café and Books, 134 Main St. The interna...
Sports
Fruitful day on the Farm
Ellie Van Houtte/Town Crier
Los Altos High’s Brian Yeager soars in the triple jump at the Stanford Invitational Saturday.
Los Altos High’s Brian Yeager soars in the triple jump at the Stanford Invitational Saturday.
Last weekend’s Stanford Invitational attracted the best high school track and field athletes in the region, including sever...
Comment
The mysterious force in Los Altos: The Rockey Road
Shh ... it’s a secret. No it isn’t! I recently read a story in another paper asking if Google cash were behind the Los Altos downtown makeover and why. My first thought was, “Who cares?” We are an intelligent group in a small town where it is very di...
Special Sections
Jewish food festival reaches beyond bagels
Who knew you could get a decent knish in Silicon Valley?
For at least one day, local foodies are gathering 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 at the Hazon Jewish Food Festival at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center in Palo Alto to eat their way throug...
Business
For the skin they're in : Shared interest in organic skin care leads duo to form company
Ellie Van Houtte/town Crier
Nancy Newsom, left, and Kit Gordon started Botanic Organic in 2011 after they discovered a shared passion for creating organic, handmade skin-care products. The company now offers more than 15 products for adults and infa...
Nancy Newsom, left, and Kit Gordon started Botanic Organic in 2011 after they discovered a shared passion for creating organic, handmade skin-care products. The company now offers more than 15 products for adults and infa...
Books
Local Author Spotlight
In an effort to support authors from Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View, many self-published, Book Buzz periodically spotlights their books and offers information on where to purchase them. Local authors are encouraged to submit brief summa...
People
MARGARET C. SNEAD
In Cupertino, April 5, 2014
Age 95, preceded in death by her parents, John and Isabelle Coullie, her husband, Dr. Claude Rabert Snead, and her sister Maisie Bicking.
Travel
Sausalito: Explore the historical city with world-class views
Eren Göknar/ Special to the Town Crier
Sausalito offers panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay. A number of companies schedule boat tours that sail past Angel Island and Alcatraz.
Sausalito offers panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay. A number of companies schedule boat tours that sail past Angel Island and Alcatraz.
On a clear day, Sausalito offers spectacular views of the San Franc...
Stepping Out
LA Stage Company's 'Harold and Maude' opens this weekend at Bus Barn Theater
courtesy of Los Altos Stage Company
Warren Wernick and Lillian Bogovich play the title characters in the Los Altos Stage Company production of “Harold and Maude.” The play runs through May 4.
Warren Wernick and Lillian Bogovich play the title characters in the Los Altos Stage Company production of “Harold and Maude.” The play runs through May 4.
The Los Altos Stage Company’s production of “Harold a...
Spiritual Life
Silicon Valley Prayer Breakfast highlights matters of faith
Pat Gelsinger and Reggie Littlejohn come from different backgrounds and occupations, but both, guided by their Christian faith, have become leaders committed to helping others. The two shared their experiences at the 20th annual Silicon Valley Prayer...
Magazine
A yoga class a day keeps the stress away
Van Houtte/Town Crier Yoga of Los Altos hosts a variety of classes, including Strong Flow Vinyasa, above, taught by Doron Hanoch. Yin Yoga instructor Janya Wongsopa guides a student in the practice, below.
It’s nearly 9 a.m. on a Monday mornin...
The Town Crier presents: Spartan robotics
Mountain View High School's robotics team does battle. Yes, robot battle! – read all about it.
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Skateboard class at Grant Park
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