A shell of a job: LA native drives Planters’ NUTmobile
When Danny Holton stumbled across the Wienermobile three years ago at a fair in Phoenix, the Los Altos native never imagined that a few years later he’d be traveling the United States in its sister vehicle, the 26-foot-long NUTmobile representing the Planters Peanuts brand.
Vaccine appointments now open to all 16 and over
Updated 2 p.m. April 13: The long wait for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility ended this week for all but our region’s youngest members. Santa Clara County quietly revised its online vaccination information Monday night, allowing all residents ages 16 and over to start booking appointments. The county announced Tuesday afternoon that anyone can st...
Rancho San Antonio parking draws ire
From across the Bay Area, nature lovers are attracted to Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve for all manner of reasons, including the views, the wildlife and the idyllic atmosphere of Deer Hollow Farm.
Los Altan’s vintage photos give new life to the long-dead
It started as a pastime, something to keep Jim Lyons occupied in his retirement. Eventually, however, the Los Altos resident’s vintage photo posts on Nextdoor.com acquired a following, an informal fan club whose members eagerly awaited the next treasure shared online.
LA baseball team bounces back; MV girls soccer squad ties Los Gatos
Local racial justice organizers react to Chauvin murder conviction, push for sustained change
MVLA students, teachers return for in-person classes
Los Altos Hills license plate reader, town hall addition projects advance
Oft-delayed Foothill Expressway expansion project nears finish line
News
Vaccination appointments expand, local study offers Pfizer to children
Eliza Ridgeway
I...
Schools
MVLA students, teachers return for in-person classes
Zoe Morgan
Community
Kiwanis Pet Parade returns this year, with a pandemic twist
Town Crier Report
Sports
LAHS boys soccer team finds its joy
Pete Borello
While a first-place finish is out of reach, the Los Altos High boys soccer team has achieved other goals it set for this shortened season. First and f...
Comment
Editorial: Vote ‘yes’ on CUSD parcel tax
The Cupertino Union School District has served south Los Altos well, providing quality education for generations of students. The sprawling K-8 distri...
Special Sections
Bird-lover’s garden had a hitch
Eliza Ridgeway
Business
Flying cars? New Los Altos business looking to make it a reality
Town Crier Staff Report
In the near future, Los Altos residents may be able travel from their hometown to Half Moon Bay in 20 minutes or reach Lake Tahoe in an hour.
People
Laura J. Barton
Los Altos Town Crier Report
Laura J. Barton, age 78, of Mountain View, California, left us on April 3rd.
Laura was born in Detroit, MI, on September 3rd, 1942. She graduated fro...
Magazine
Bee prepared: Two local Girl Scouts focus on native species for Silver Award project
By Christina Cheng
- Stamp of approval: Beloved Hills mailman hangs up his shorts after three decades of service
- Labor of love: Local artist publishes handbook to inspire others
- Cauliflower at home: A peculiar porridge’s journey from recipe to business development
- 'Manflu' spreads: Former MV resident releases debut novel
News
Vaccination appointments expand, local study offers Pfizer to children
In the week since Santa Clara County opened vaccination to everyone ages 16 and over, vaccination appointment volume surged to meet vigorous demand fro...
Local racial justice organizers react to Chauvin murder conviction, push for sustained change
As Kiyoshi Taylor watched a jury convict former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd today, ...
Schools
MVLA students, teachers return for in-person classes
It may be April, but today felt like the first day of school in many ways at local high...
Half of MVLA students opt to return to campus
Roughly half of local high schoolers plan to return to campus...
Community
Kiwanis Pet Parade returns this year, with a pandemic twist
The Los Altos Kiwanis Club has opened registration for its 2021 Pet Parade, a downtown tradition since 1947. Schedu...
Confronting Domestic Violence: The covert abuser takes away her power
Following is the third in a four-part series on coercive control.
For a time, she finds solace in gardening, planting a bed full of roses that have recently burst into full bloom.
Sports
LAHS boys soccer team finds its joy
While a first-place finish is out of reach, the Los Altos High boys soccer team has achieved other goals it set for this shortened season. First and foremost: Have fun.
Tarantino scores TD, hits triple on same day for St. Francis
Two weeks ago, Johnny Tarantino helped the St. Francis High football and baseball teams win games on the same day – catching a touchdown pass against Mitty in the afternoo...
Comment
Editorial: Vote ‘yes’ on CUSD parcel tax
The Cupertino Union School District has served south Los Altos well, providing quality education for generations of students. The sprawling K-8 district extends from Los Altos all the way to Santa Clara and San Jose.
Letters to the editor: City manager, Earth Day, GreenTown
Group shouldn’t imperil city manager’s job
I understand that the main topic of the special Los Altos Hills City Council meeting March 18 had to do with City Manager Carl Cahill’s performance, as did the Feb. 17 special meeting.
Special Sections
Bird-lover’s garden had a hitch
Many people turned to outdoor spaces with intensified attention over the past year, seeing the little details of backyards to which they are restric...
Neuroscience News: How to support the transition back to school
School closures a year ago forced families to develop new routines and ways of living.
Business
Flying cars? New Los Altos business looking to make it a reality
In the near future, Los Altos residents may be able travel from their hometown to Half Moon Bay in 20 minutes or reach Lake Tahoe in an hour.
A shell of a job: LA native drives Planters’ NUTmobile
When Danny Holton stumbled across the Wienermobile three years ago at a fair in Phoenix, the Los Altos native n...
People
Laura J. Barton
Laura J. Barton, age 78, of Mountain View, California, left us on April 3rd.
Laura was born in Detroit, MI, on September 3rd, 1942. She graduated from Wilson High School, in Portland, Oregon, class of '60, then later continued her education receiving a BS in Business Management from the University ...
Kenneth Harker
Ken passed peacefully on April 10, 2016. As a child, Ken enjoyed hiking with his dogs, Greta and Progress, publishing his own local newspaper “The Los Angeles Reflector,” and family camping trips with his younger brother, and best friend, Wesley. In the spring of 1948, Ken received a BS in Phy...
Stepping Out
TheatreWorks showcases students’ plays
High school student...
PYT’s ‘Little Mermaid’ opens online Saturday
Peninsula Youth Theatre’s production of “The Little Mermaid Jr.” is set to be livestreamed this weekend.
Spiritual Life
Local parishes celebrate indoor services after conflicting court rulings
Local churches are again breathing a sigh of relief after the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed its position Feb. 26 allowing indoor worship.
Experiment in syncing lets worshippers sing together from isolation
In the annals of holiday Zoom events, the 60-church “The Bay Area Blessing”...
Magazine
Bee prepared: Two local Girl Scouts focus on native species for Silver Award project
Usually, the term “save the bees” refers to honeybees – the bright-yellow...
Stamp of approval: Beloved Hills mailman hangs up his shorts after three decades of service
Herodotus is often credited for the U.S. Postal Service’s unofficial motto: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completio...
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