Los Altos declares opposition to latest Lehigh quarry plan
This 2013 photo shows the main quarry pit in the nearby foothills. Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.’s proposal to dig a new pit and fill the existing one by trucking in outside material has drawn protest.
Count Los Altos leaders among those opposed to a proposal that would add a second mining pit for limestone quarry operations in the foothills near the city and Los Altos Hills.
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.’s updated reclamation plan, released earlier thi...
Rotary volunteers celebrate work at home, overseas
Rotarians Mark Rogge, from left, and Mona Armistead chat with guest David Moy at the July 27 club party.
More than 150 Rotarians and their guests attended an evening of dance music, appetizers, wines and desserts July 27 at the home of Bart Nelson, a member of the Rotary Club of Los Altos.
'Princess Wanted' closes PYT's summer series Friday night
Peninsula Youth Theatre’s annual Theatre in the Park series comes to a close with “Princess Wanted,” scheduled 6:30 p.m. Friday in downtown Mountain View.
The 45-minute-long play will be staged at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts’ outdoor ParkStage, adjacent to Pioneer Park. Admission is free.
BBB reports show more than $2M in losses from IT company scam
If your business is looking for IT support, be sure to do your homework before handing over any money. Since March, the Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker has received more than 50 reports about a China-based firm that has tricked dozens of people out of anywhere from $3,000 to $30,000.
How the scam works
You are looking to hire a company to help develop software, set up a call center, build a website or perform other technology work. You see an ad online for an IT company with a stron...
Downtown Los Altos businesses burglarized early Wednesday morning
Dedicated Los Altos resident crowned Miss Junior Dance of America
House fire displaces two Los Altos Hills residents
A Los Altos Hills family that placed a grill too c...
County firefighters respond to first recorded fentanyl exposure at Los Altos police station
A Los Altos police officer was in stable condition...
Los Altos council passes 5G regulations, weighs in on housing bills
Residents opposed to...
Ristorante reversal: From Bella Vita to La Scala
Ristorante Bella Vit...
Homestead High construction to cause traffic troubles
The horseshoe in front of ...
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Downtown Los Altos businesses burglarized early Wednesday morning
5 DAYS AGO | Melissa Hartman
Schools
Homestead High construction to cause traffic troubles
5 DAYS AGO | Noa Bronicki - Town Crier Editorial Intern
The horseshoe in front of Homestead High School is one location where parents can drop off their students. However, the staff ...
Community
Community Briefs – Week of Aug. 14
5 DAYS AGO | Los Altos Town Crier Staff
Panel discussion centers on food choices
The Los Altos History Museum has scheduled the panel discussion “Eating Your Values” 7 p.m. Thursday in the ...
Sports
A peak performance
5 DAYS AGO | Pete Borello - Staff Writer/peteb@latc.com
Jacob Tanz takes a break outside Jackson Hole, Wyo., during his bike tour of the Rocky Mountains.
A top-10 finisher in his age...
Comment
From the Mayor's Desk: Plan Bay Area 2040 fails; let's not make the same mistake
5 DAYS AGO | Lynette Lee Eng
For many residents, traffic starts before 3 p.m., while our teachers and service workers struggle with prolonged and extensive commutes. People can’t ...
Special Sections
New MVLA superintendent prioritizes 'student voice'
5 DAYS AGO | Zoe Morgan - Staff Writer/zoem@latc.com
Nellie Meyer took over as superintendent of the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District last month. She replaces Je...
Business
Ristorante reversal: From Bella Vita to La Scala
5 DAYS AGO | Melissa Hartman - Staff Writer/melissah@latc.com
Ristorante Bella Vita closed July 10 after Jan Unlu had a falling out with his business partner. However, Unlu said he p...
People
Ena Patricia (Paddy) Saper
6 DAYS AGO | Los Altos Town Crier Report
Jan. 8, 1934 – Aug. 12, 2013 Dear Paddy, Six years today and missing you more then ever. - Helen
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Magazine
Jazz ConneXion brings its groove to the festival
1 MONTHS AGO | Angie Wang - Town Crier Editorial Intern
Dale Nesbitt leads the Los Altos-based Jazz ConneXion.
Los Altos-based Jazz ConneXion is set to perform at the Los Altos...
News
Downtown Los Altos businesses burglarized early Wednesday morning
Downtown Los Altos businesses Village Pantry, located at 184 Second St., and Baskin Robbins, located at 264 State S...
CHP seeks highway sewage spill accident tips
Updated, Thursday, 11:24 a.m.:
The California Highway Patrol seeks the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a black sedan who may have caused a mass...
Schools
Homestead High construction to cause traffic troubles
The horseshoe in front of Homestead High School is one location where parents can drop off their students. However, the staff parking lot is now closed to the public due to construction.
Monday marks the start of a new school year at Homestead High School, and with it, a sharp...
Student wins national essay contest
After reading her award-winning essay in front of 3,000 people early this summer in Washington, D.C., Ishana Wokhlu said she has “grown more confident.”...
Community
Community Briefs – Week of Aug. 14
Panel discussion centers on food choices
The Los Altos History Museum has scheduled the panel discussion “Eating Your Values” 7 p.m. Thursday in the Orchard Room of the Los Altos main library, 13 S. San Antonio Road.
The event will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. at the museum, 51 S. San Anton...
Rotary volunteers celebrate work at home, overseas
Rotarians Mark Rogge, from left, and Mona Armistead chat with guest David Moy at the July 27 club party.
More than 150 Rotarians and their guests attended an evening of dance music, appetizers, wines and desserts July 27 at the home of Bart Nels...
Sports
A peak performance
Jacob Tanz takes a break outside Jackson Hole, Wyo., during his bike tour of the Rocky Mountains.
A top-10 finisher in his age group at the arduous Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon a year ago, Jacob Tanz is a man known for rising to a challenge. Last month the Los Altos residen...
Sports on the Side
Local residents face off in softball Saturday
Residents of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills are encouraged to register for the second community softball game between the two cities, slated 1-3 p.m. Saturday. The coed game – meant as a friendly, cross-town rivalry competition – will take pl...
Comment
Letters to the Editor – Week of Aug. 14
Reforms offered to increase vibrancy
Thank you for the great Aug. 7 editorial, “Downtown needs to get over parking fixation.” As members of the Los Altos Citywide Parking Committee, we published an executive summary that found that:
• “Since 2006, the city of Los Altos has approved eight deve...
From the Mayor's Desk: Plan Bay Area 2040 fails; let's not make the same mistake
For many residents, traffic starts before 3 p.m., while our teachers and service workers struggle with prolonged and extensive commutes. People can’t get around anymore –forget about public transit. The cost of living is through the roof, state/regional legislatures favor the interests of developers...
Special Sections
New MVLA superintendent prioritizes 'student voice'
Nellie Meyer took over as superintendent of the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District last month. She replaces Jeff Harding, who led the district for four years.
Listening to students and understanding their perspectives on their education has long been important ...
Foothill students receive support from CA College Promise program
Foothill students in the California College Promise program may have their book fees waived at the campus bookstore.
Oliver Craven is among the tens of thousands of students throughout the state who find themselves in a tight financial bind after graduation.
The 2019 L...
Business
Ristorante reversal: From Bella Vita to La Scala
Ristorante Bella Vita closed July 10 after Jan Unlu had a falling out with his business partner. However, Unlu said he plans to reopen under a new name: Ristorante La Scala.
Jan Unlu said things “didn’t work out” between him and his business partner, le...
MV Chamber of Commerce head resigns
The president and CEO of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce has resigned after a year on the job.
Bruce Humphrey submitted his resignation to the board of directors executive committee July 31 and plans to leave his position in the second half of September.
People
Ena Patricia (Paddy) Saper
Jan. 8, 1934 – Aug. 12, 2013 Dear Paddy, Six years today and missing you more then ever. - Helen
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Mr. Roger Rolland Grimes
Honoring My Father Which Art In Heaven. Oct.12,35-Aug.11,15. Miss U Every Day Dad! Absent From The Body Present With Our Lord Jesus Christ. One Day Together Forever Love Kim Grimes Item
Obituaries
Ena Patricia (Paddy) Saper
Jan. 8, 1934 – Aug. 12, 2013 Dear Paddy, Six years today and missing you more then ever. - Helen
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Mr. Roger Rolland Grimes
Honoring My Father Which Art In Heaven. Oct.12,35-Aug.11,15. Miss U Every Day Dad! Absent From The Body Present With Our Lord Jesus Christ. One Day Together Forever Love Kim Grimes Item
Stepping Out
LA Stage Company's new season includes West Coast, South Bay premieres
Los Altos Stage Company recently unveiled its 25th anniversary season, scheduled to run September through June at Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave. The 2019-2020 season features five productions.
The season begins with the West Coast premiere of Joshua Harmon’s “Admissions,” a new satire that expl...
'Princess Wanted' closes PYT's summer series Friday night
Peninsula Youth Theatre’s annual Theatre in the Park series comes to a close with “Princess Wanted,” scheduled 6:30 p.m. Friday in downtown Mountain View.
The 45-minute-long play will be staged at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts’ outdoor ParkStage, adjacent to Pioneer Park. Admissi...
Spiritual Life
Pastor's Perspective: Exploring the core principles of ancestral faith
The ancient kingdoms of Judah and Israel were attacked by the prophets for their betrayal of Israel’s ancient vision of a people governed by faithfulness and mercy. The founding story of these two nations linked by a common faith and shared story told of an oppressed people delivered from bondage. T...
To combat climate change, prayers must rise from sincere hearts
As I write this, Tropical Storm Barry is barreling down on New Orleans and southeast Louisiana, triggering collective and painful memories of the destruction and death wrought by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. A week doesn’t go by without breaking news of new peer-reviewed scientific research outl...
- Bet on it: Christian author says 'yes' to God's unexpected path
- Foothills Congregational hosts Zen presentation, book signing Saturday
- Exploitation of Asian women topic of May 10 discussion at Union Presbyterian Church
- Pastor's Perspective: Faith is built on a one-time event – the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Magazine
Jazz ConneXion brings its groove to the festival
Dale Nesbitt leads the Los Altos-based Jazz ConneXion.
Los Altos-based Jazz ConneXion is set to perform at the Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival for the first time, taking over the Community Plaza Stage 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday.
The group was established 19 years ago, a...
Array of musical acts perform at festival
Take 2 takes the festival’s Main Stage at 6 p.m. Saturday. The band performs regularly throughout the Bay Area, covering songs from a wide array of genres and artists.
Town Crier Staff Report
Performing classic rock to dance music, a range of Bay Area artists and bands are s...
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