Los Altos roads to benefit from VTA Measure B funds
The recent release of Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority funding from Measure B’s half-cent sales tax could mean more than $1.5 million over two years headed to Los Altos for city road repairs and maintenance. Additional funds will go toward improvements along Interstate...
Los Altos family corrects misconceptions about Hindu-Americans
Los Altos residents Dr. Neha Shah, left, and her daughter, Devi, helped change the way Hinduism and ancient India are portrayed in California textbooks.
When the Shah family of Los Altos spotted misrepresentations of their Hindu faith in their son Keshav’s sixth-grade textbook, they were appalled.
“It was really quite disturbing,” said Keshav’s mom, Dr. Neha Shah. “Considering the many contributions to humanity that Hinduism and India have made, it was disproport...
The good and bad aspects of special-purpose bikeways
The protected bike lane on Castro Street in Mountain View has its positives and negatives.
Last November I reviewed the concept of protected bikeways that embody a different philosophy from the guiding principle that the best way to achieve cycling safety is for bicyclists to behave like motorists and share the road. I have traveled in Northern Europe and seen the extensive network of protected bikeways, and it is hard to argue with success.
But the Europ...
Peninsula Food Runners employs LA residents in quest to feed hungry
Peninsula Food Runners, an organization that delivers surplus food to nonprofit groups that feed the hungry, has planted roots in Los Altos and hopes to aid Santa Clara County in efforts to reduce waste.
“People want food. People want substance,” said Maria Yap, PFR’s founder and executive director. “Why waste it? Why not give it to people in need? We’re willi...
Words of art: Eclectic painter opens Los Altos pop-up gallery
Oana Singa’s pop-up ...
Two arrested for carjacking, shooting of Mountain View worker
Mountain View Police Department offic...
Los Altos council still mulling possible changes to Hillview center design plans
PYT's new production of 'Babe' includes sensory-sensitive show
Va...
White dust leads to bust at Los Altos bus stop
A 48-year-old man who caused the evacuation of a l...
MV's first female wrestler notches first victory
Paris Har...
News
Two arrested for carjacking, shooting of Mountain View worker
5 DAYS AGO | Megan V. Winslow
Mountain View Police Department officers have charged two men in connection with a carjacking at a local tire business that resulted in g...
Schools
Preschool coming soon to Montclaire Elementary
6 DAYS AGO | Adanya Lustig - Staff Writer/adanyal@latc.com
Cuperdoodle, the Cupertino Union School District’s preschool, is opening a new location at Montclaire Elementary School ...
Community
Peninsula Food Runners employs LA residents in quest to feed hungry
6 DAYS AGO | Sarah Feng - Town Crier Editorial Intern
Peninsula Foo...
Sports
LA girls take down Fremont 44-28
6 DAYS AGO | Pete Borello - Staff Writer/peteb@latc.com
Comment
Letters to the Editor - week of Feb. 13
6 DAYS AGO | Los Altos Town Crier Staff
Developer loophole kills affordable housing
Regarding Taylor Morrison’s 6Sixty project (“Taylor Morrison’s 6Sixty units exceed $1 million,” Jan. 30):...
Special Sections
RDX steals the show in the snow
6 DAYS AGO | Genie and Gary Anderson
The 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD can handle all variations in road surface and traction.
It was approximately 4 p.m. when the snow began f...
Business
Words of art: Eclectic painter opens Los Altos pop-up gallery
6 DAYS AGO | Melissa Hartman - Staff Writer/melissah@latc.com
Oana Singa’s pop-up exhibition, “Oana Singa: Art Inspired by the Theatrical and the Absurd,” opened in Los Altos Jan. 18...
People
Kevin Gibson Riches
6 DAYS AGO | Los Altos Town Crier Staff
Portola Valley, California - In loving Memory, Kevin Gibson Riches passed away at age 50 on February 2, 2019. He was an adoring Husband, beloved Son, ...
Magazine
Learning a language: Immersion camp promotes connection to Hebrew and Israeli culture
20 DAYS AGO | Noa Bronicki - Town Crier Editorial Intern
The experimental new Tayasim Hebrew camp in Palo Alto may be the first on the West Coast to offer immersion-based learni...
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News
Two arrested for carjacking, shooting of Mountain View worker
Mountain View Police Department officers have charged two men in connection with a carjacking at a local tire business that resulted in gunshot injuries to an employee there.
Los Altos council still mulling possible changes to Hillview center design plans
With a new mayor and c...
Schools
Preschool coming soon to Montclaire Elementary
Cuperdoodle, the Cupertino Union School District’s preschool, is opening a new location at Montclaire Elementary School next year.
Montclaire Elementary School in Los Altos will welcome a new preschool, Cuperdoodle, to its campus in the fall.
Cuperdoodle, run by the...
Los Altos family corrects misconceptions about Hindu-Americans
Los Altos residents Dr. Neha Shah, left, and her daughter, Devi, helped change the way Hinduism and ancient India are portrayed in California textbooks.
When the Shah family of Los Altos spotted misrepresentations of their Hindu faith in their son Keshav’s sixth-grade...
Community
Peninsula Food Runners employs LA residents in quest to feed hungry
Peninsula Food Runners, an organization that delivers surplus food to nonprofit groups that feed the hungry, has planted roots in Los Altos and hopes to aid Santa ...
Community Briefs - week of Feb. 13
Senior tech event scheduled Feb. 23
Tech-savvy “digital ambassadors” will offer seniors free help with their electronic devices during Senior Tech Event IV, scheduled 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at The Highway Community, 2050 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View.
Local seniors can bring their devices to...
Sports
LA girls take down Fremont 44-28
The Los Altos High girls basketball team’s Senior Night might as well have been called Mahika Gupta Night, because she’s the sole senior on...
LA boys toppled by Paly 56-46
Friday’s 56-46 home loss to Palo Alto concluded a 2-10 league season for the Los Altos High boys basketball team, but – thanks to a 9-3 record outside the SCVAL De Anza Division – the Eagles are bound for the playoffs.
The Central Coast Section tournament is a fresh start for Los Altos, given a wee...
Comment
Letters to the Editor - week of Feb. 13
Developer loophole kills affordable housing
Regarding Taylor Morrison’s 6Sixty project (“Taylor Morrison’s 6Sixty units exceed $1 million,” Jan. 30):
Every day the alarm is sounded for more affordable housing and then this happens. The developer bulldozes 52 units (and eight heritage trees) to bui...
Other Voices: Time for BCS to have a single school site
We live in Silicon Valley, a place that fosters and respects competition. Our public school system should not be a monopoly and should focus on the best interests of children – not adults. The Los Altos School District Board of Trustees’ decisions show that it is not using the public funds wisely. A...
Special Sections
RDX steals the show in the snow
The 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD can handle all variations in road surface and traction.
It was approximately 4 p.m. when the snow began falling in earnest as we drove on Interstate 5 north of Redding, climbing toward Mount Shasta City (elevation 3,600 feet). Within 20 minutes, we were r...
The good and bad aspects of special-purpose bikeways
The protected bike lane on Castro Street in Mountain View has its positives and negatives.
Last November I reviewed the concept of protected bikeways that embody a different philosophy from the guiding principle that the best way to achieve cycling safety is f...
Business
Words of art: Eclectic painter opens Los Altos pop-up gallery
Oana Singa’s pop-up exhibition, “Oana Singa: Art Inspired by the Theatrical and the Absurd,” opened in Los Altos Jan. 18 and runs through April 30.
When artist Oana Singa moved from Romania to the United States with her husband and a baby on the way nearly 15 years a...
MV Chamber of Commerce celebrates leaders
The Mountain View Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its 24th annual Celebration of Leaders Awards 6-9:30 p.m. March 1 at the Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View.
This year’s awards will recognize Young, Craig & Co. LLP as Outstanding Business, the Community School of...
People
Kevin Gibson Riches
Portola Valley, California - In loving Memory, Kevin Gibson Riches passed away at age 50 on February 2, 2019. He was an adoring Husband, beloved Son, dedicated and passionate Father, Uncle, Cousin, & had so many many dear friends. He can best be described as “a man with no guile who made the wor...
Patricia Ann Melarkey Sykes
Patricia Ann Melarkey Sykes, 87, passed away peacefully with her family at her side in Southern California on January 24, 2019. A proud graduate of the class of 1949, she often spoke of her time at Punahou as a cherished time in her life. Known as Patsy to her classmates, she was an enthusiastic, sp...
Obituaries
Kevin Gibson Riches
Portola Valley, California - In loving Memory, Kevin Gibson Riches passed away at age 50 on February 2, 2019. He was an adoring Husband, beloved Son, dedicated and passionate Father, Uncle, Cousin, & had so many many dear friends. He can best be described as “a man with no guile who made the wor...
Patricia Ann Melarkey Sykes
Patricia Ann Melarkey Sykes, 87, passed away peacefully with her family at her side in Southern California on January 24, 2019. A proud graduate of the class of 1949, she often spoke of her time at Punahou as a cherished time in her life. Known as Patsy to her classmates, she was an enthusiastic, sp...
Stepping Out
PYT's new production of 'Babe' includes sensory-sensitive show
Val Zvinyatskovsky plays the title role in Peninsula Youth Theatre’s “Babe the Sheep Pig.”
In an effort to perform its plays for all audiences, Peninsula Youth Theatre now offers sensory-sensitive shows twice a year in Mountain View. The next one, “...
LA Stage Co.'s 'Night' nears end; play closes Sunday at Bus Barn
Los Altos Stage Company’s production of “American Night: The Ballad of Juan José” is scheduled to close Sunday at Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave.
Richard Montoya’s fast-paced satire centers on the glories and pratfalls of the American dream. Mexican immigrant Juan José has a feverish dream while...
Spiritual Life
Pastor's Perspective: A moment and a message in the aftermath of the synagogue tragedy
Oct. 28 was supposed to be a festival day in our congregation. The sanctuary had been decorated for the day. Two trumpet players were scheduled to play. Our talented organist, who had been on leave, was back. The bells would play and the choir sing. But as I put on my robes that morning, they felt...
Spiritual Life Briefs - Week of Nov. 7
Event celebrates arrival of French pastor
The French Catholic community has scheduled a “Beaujolais Nouveau” wine and cheese event 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at St. Nicholas Hall, 473 Lincoln Ave., Los Altos.
Proceeds from the event will contribute to establishing the newly hired French-sp...
Magazine
Learning a language: Immersion camp promotes connection to Hebrew and Israeli culture
The experimental new Tayasim Hebrew camp in Palo Alto may be the first on the West Coast to offer immersion-based learning.
The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center’s Tayasim camp may be the first Hebrew-immersion camp on the West Coast, according to the center’s ...
Running the show: Camps and after-school programs provide hands-on learning in video production
Kyle Novero, above, pointing, and Alex Mousa, foreground, edit footage from “In the Mix with the Trio,” a KMVT show on which they review songs. Novero and Mousa collaborate with Cole Carter, below left, and Kirsten Andrews.
For the past 12 years, KMVT 15,...
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