Vintage album discovered at LAH Town Hall finds a home
Maria Galdieri Murtagh thought the letter was a scam.
“To Whom It May Concern: We are looking for any descendants of (Augusto) Galdieri, who apparently owned a Pharmacy in San Francisco in the early 1900’s or any of his three c...
LAYT returns to the classics with 'Little Women' at Bus Barn
Los Altos Youth Theatre’s “Little Women” stars Melissa Brown (as Meg), Whitney Moore (Beth), Audrey Rechenmacher (Amy) and Olivia Heumann (Jo).
Nearly 150 years after the release of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel “Little Women,” Los Altos Youth Theatre is producing a stage adaptation of the book.
The musical – by Allan Knee, Jason Howland and Mindi Dickstein – is scheduled to open Friday and run through July 29 at Bus Barn Theater.
Curtain comes down on Pear's 'Oh, Coward!' Sunday in Mtn. View
Pear Theatre’s musical theater production “Oh, Coward!” is scheduled to close Sunday in Mountain View.
The two-act musical features four actors, performing songs and sketches by Roderick Cook about England, relatives, travel, theater, love and women, as well as music by Noel Coward.
LAH council explores town hall update
A proposal to update Los Altos Hills Town Hall facilities to accommodate a growing number of activities is gaining traction – albeit with baby steps, council members assure.
At last month’s city council meeting, Councilman Roger Spreen presented findings from a subcommittee discussion about repurposing existing town hall square...
After nearly quitting pro golf, Kim keeps her dream on course
Lauren Kim, a Sta...
Despite Supreme Court ruling, local teachers unions undeterred
After the U.S. Supreme Court’s expec...
Foothill College awards first bachelor's degrees
Program Director Ph...
Momentum Cycling Studio celebrates five years in LA
Momentum Cycling Stu...
Clyde Noel: Fun-loving 'man on the street' was avid local volunteer
Clyde Noel loved telling a good story and sharing ...
Spiders wrap up regular season of ultimate Frisbee league Friday night at Foothill
San Jose Spider Nicholas H...
News
'Cradle of Liberty' inspires gratitude, call to action
The solemn stat...
Schools
Teens talk mental health in 'Just a Thought'
Members of the Children’s Health Council’s Teen Wellness Committee display copies of the book they compiled, “Just a Thought,” which addresses mental health challenges teens face. Pictured are, front, from left...
Community
Bouquets from Blossom Buddies help patients 'feel so much better'
Blossom Buddies participants create and deliver bouquets to patients in hospitals and nursing homes.
Volunteer Robin Bantz will probably never forget the reaction of a woman at Stanford Hospital to whom she delivered f...
Sports
MVLA Wolves conclude soccer season with winning record, 3rd-place finish
MVLA Wolves coach Albertin Montaya, right, draws up a play for his team during a recent game.
The MVLA Wolves, the local team in the Women’s Premier Soccer League, finished the season with a 5-2-1 record that was good...
Comment
Letters to the Editor: Week of July 11
Palo Alto should preserve joint animal services
I am disappointed that the Palo Alto City Council still has not approved a plan to contract with Pets In Need to provide animal care services.
When the city of Palo Alto conducted an audit of its anim...
Special Sections
Aging matters: Ways to survive summer heat
Hot weather is a major concern for older adults, especially those living with chronic medical conditions. Factors that directly affect the risks are lack of fluids, lack of air conditioning and physical activity.
To help avoid the risks of heat and ...
Business
Transactions for the week of July 11
Los Altos
2236 Deodara Drive, Blachley Trust to L. Rung for $2,830,000
990 Hayman Place, G. & S. Young to Gupta Trust for $3,500,000
People
Jack Sayre Hollen
FEBRUARY 2, 1930 – JUNE 15, 2018
On June 15, 2018, Jack Sayre Hollen, our loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with our Lord in Heaven. Jack was born on February 2, 1930 in Condon, Oregon. He attended the Co...
Magazine
Local teen band to perform Sunday: Ana and the MRI set to hit the Community Plaza Stage
Ana and the MRI – featuring Mountain View High School students Isabella Scotti, from left, Melissa Pinkner and Rachel Owstrowski – is scheduled to perform at the festival for the first time.
Local band Ana and the MRI...
News
'Cradle of Liberty' inspires gratitude, call to action
The solemn statue of a soldier with a baby, nestled under a canop...
Business
Transactions for the week of July 11
Los Altos
2236 Deodara Drive, Blachley Trust to L. Rung for $2,830,000
990 Hayman Place, G. & S. Young to Gupta Trust for $3,500,000
Sports
MVLA Wolves conclude soccer season with winning record, 3rd-place finish
MVLA Wolves coach Albertin Montaya, right, draws up a play for his team during a recent game.
The MVLA Wolves, the local team in the Women’s Premier Soccer League, finished the season with a 5-2-1 record that was good enough for third place in the Pac North Conferenc...
Community
Bouquets from Blossom Buddies help patients 'feel so much better'
Blossom Buddies participants create and deliver bouquets to patients in hospitals and nursing homes.
Volunteer Robin Bantz will probably never forget the reaction of a woman at Stanford Hospital to whom she delivered flowers. The woman burst into tears at the sight of...
Comment
Letters to the Editor: Week of July 11
Palo Alto should preserve joint animal services
I am disappointed that the Palo Alto City Council still has not approved a plan to contract with Pets In Need to provide animal care services.
When the city of Palo Alto conducted an audit of its animal services in 2015, it found that the shelter was...
Spiritual Life
Spiritual Perspective: Baha'i community unites in efforts to educate and guide youth
School shootings have become an epidemic. As school systems, mental health professionals, advocacy groups and the federal and state governments engage in efforts to prevent such incidents, it is important to understand the abilities and needs of middle schoolers and high schoolers.
- Spiritual Perspective: Baha'i writings emphasize importance of fair-minded discourse
- Speakers reflect on faith and impact on lives at prayer breakfast
- Spiritual Perspective: Baha'i writings highlight important role of women around the world
- Spiritual Life Briefs: Prayer Breakfast features inspirational speakers
People
Jack Sayre Hollen
FEBRUARY 2, 1930 – JUNE 15, 2018
On June 15, 2018, Jack Sayre Hollen, our loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with our Lord in Heaven. Jack was born on February 2, 1930 in Condon, Oregon. He attended the Condon schools and excelled in sports and enjoyed fi...
Schools
Teens talk mental health in 'Just a Thought'
Members of the Children’s Health Council’s Teen Wellness Committee display copies of the book they compiled, “Just a Thought,” which addresses mental health challenges teens face. Pictured are, front, from left: Emily Snelling, Maya Chawla, Hazel Lam and Hamsa...
Special Sections
Aging matters: Ways to survive summer heat
Hot weather is a major concern for older adults, especially those living with chronic medical conditions. Factors that directly affect the risks are lack of fluids, lack of air conditioning and physical activity.
To help avoid the risks of heat and humidity, seniors should wear lightweight clothing...
Stepping Out
TheatreWorks reveals 'Truths' this week in PA
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley launches its 49th season with “Hold These Truths,” a true story about a Japanese-American fighting internment during World War II.
The story follows Gordon Hirabayashi and his experiences going to college in Seattle, facing the U.S. Supreme Court and receiving the Congre...
Obituaries
Jack Sayre Hollen
FEBRUARY 2, 1930 – JUNE 15, 2018
On June 15, 2018, Jack Sayre Hollen, our loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with our Lord in Heaven. Jack was born on February 2, 1930 in Condon, Oregon. He attended the Condon schools and excelled in sports and enjoyed fi...
Magazine
Local teen band to perform Sunday: Ana and the MRI set to hit the Community Plaza Stage
Ana and the MRI – featuring Mountain View High School students Isabella Scotti, from left, Melissa Pinkner and Rachel Owstrowski – is scheduled to perform at the festival for the first time.
Local band Ana and the MRI is scheduled to perform at the Los Altos Arts &am...
Reader Comments
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It's not at all clear what Sue Russell is proposing in her letter. Is she suggesting residents vote...
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Clyde, my friend, I am sorry to read that you have passed on, but gosh, you had a good run!! Working...
