Los Altos Hills Town Hall rides employee turnover wave
Los Altos Hills residents who haven’t ventured to town hall in recent months should notice a host of new faces, thanks to a recent surge of staff departures and hires.
IKB celebrates quarter-century in the design-build biz
The IKB team took a cruise to Ensenada to celebrate 25 years in business.
Ilona Lindauer recently commemorated the 25th anniversary of her Los Altos business by taking her staff and their families on a three-day cruise to Ensenada.
The cruise was a fitting celebration for an enterprise that has been a labor of love for the owner since its beginning.
Car vs. delivery truck collision injures one in Los Altos
An elderly man sustained moderate injuries Monday (Aug. 6) afternoon when his car suddenly veered within feet of a store entrance, drove along a sidewalk and then rammed the side of semi-trailer truck in downtown Los Altos. No oth...
Retired math teachers establish scholarships for future educators
Once Jim and Louise Dunaway retired from teaching math in the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District, the couple knew they wanted to help others get into the profession they love.
Four years ago, they began contacting their alma maters about establishing scholarships for students pursuing careers in math education. The first round of scholarships in the Dunaways’ name were awarded in 2017 to Fresno State (where Jim earned his undergraduate degree), San Jose State (where he earned hi...
Fresh corn tastes best straight off the cob – even in soup and salad
The yellow, white or multico...
No free lunch for FB: Employees loss proves restaurants gain
Employees of Pacific...
New community center design scrutinized, but applauded by LA Planning Commission
Lack of local gym space leads to long waitlist for NJB hopefuls
'Crazy Rich Asians' director returns to familiar place to promote new movie
“Crazy Rich Asians” acto...
Let there be light? Debate illuminates stadium controversy
Mountain View High S...
News
Downtown Vision preview: Outdoor Central Plaza
After local residents expressed an interest in wanting greater activity and more places to gather downtown, the city of Los Altos proposed replacing three parking plazas with an outdoor Central Plaza. The plaza ...
Schools
Schools Briefs for the week of Aug. 8
LAHS issues call for volunteers
The Los Altos High School Parent, Teacher and Student Association seeks volunteers for the week beginning Monday.
Two-hour shifts are available throughout the week to help with textbook and laptop distribution, fresh...
Community
Church, nonprofit group join forces to encourage local changemaking
A group of Ashoka fellows gather at Los Altos United Methodist Church. The church has entered into a 10-month partnership with the global nonprofit Ashoka to explore changemaking.
Los Altos United Methodist Church and th...
Sports
Spartan stars on the sand
Los Altos native Brittany Howard is in her first full season on the AVP Tour, which stopped in San Francisco last month.
At 9 years old, long before she became one of the best beach volleyball players in the...
Comment
Letters to the Editor: Week of Aug. 8
LA changes evoke call for simpler time
I have been out of town and just now read the July 18 Town Crier. The “Peek into the Past” photo of Clint’s Ice Cream parlor with the ice cream cone on top brought back memories.
My father, who was a lath and ...
Special Sections
Leave no Stone beer unturned
Stone Brewing’s Ruination Double IPA showcases hop aromas of grapefruit, gooseberry and pine.
Since 1996, Escondido’s Stone Brewing has been known for its bold beers, love of hops and in-your-face marketing. It’s curre...
Business
Transactions for the week of August 8
Los Altos
630 Arboleda Drive, Hartter Trust to M. Grainger for $3,550,000
316 Blue Oak Lane, Vernon Trust to A. Karsan for $3,300,000
People
Franklin Dean Kramer
November 9, 1932 - August 3, 2018 Resident of Mountain View Frank passed away, August 3rd, 2018, age 85 years. Beloved husband of Arlene Kramer for 61 years. Loving father to his four children and their spouses, Linda Alexander, of Portland, OR, Dean...
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
Downtown Vision preview: Outdoor Central Plaza
After local residents expressed an interest in wanting greater activity and more places to gather downtown, the city of Los Altos proposed replacing three parking plazas with an outdoor Central Plaza. The plaza could extend out from existing establishments and ...
Business
Transactions for the week of August 8
Los Altos
630 Arboleda Drive, Hartter Trust to M. Grainger for $3,550,000
316 Blue Oak Lane, Vernon Trust to A. Karsan for $3,300,000
Sports
Spartan stars on the sand
Los Altos native Brittany Howard is in her first full season on the AVP Tour, which stopped in San Francisco last month.
At 9 years old, long before she became one of the best beach volleyball players in the nation, Brittany Howard sat in the stands at San ...
Community
Church, nonprofit group join forces to encourage local changemaking
A group of Ashoka fellows gather at Los Altos United Methodist Church. The church has entered into a 10-month partnership with the global nonprofit Ashoka to explore changemaking.
Los Altos United Methodist Church and the global nonprofit Ashoka entered into a 10-month ...
Comment
Letters to the Editor: Week of Aug. 8
LA changes evoke call for simpler time
I have been out of town and just now read the July 18 Town Crier. The “Peek into the Past” photo of Clint’s Ice Cream parlor with the ice cream cone on top brought back memories.
My father, who was a lath and plaster contractor at the time, helped build the c...
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
Franklin Dean Kramer
November 9, 1932 - August 3, 2018 Resident of Mountain View Frank passed away, August 3rd, 2018, age 85 years. Beloved husband of Arlene Kramer for 61 years. Loving father to his four children and their spouses, Linda Alexander, of Portland, OR, Dean & Jennifer Kramer, of Sunnyvale, CA, Nancy Kr...
Schools
Schools Briefs for the week of Aug. 8
LAHS issues call for volunteers
The Los Altos High School Parent, Teacher and Student Association seeks volunteers for the week beginning Monday.
Two-hour shifts are available throughout the week to help with textbook and laptop distribution, freshman orientation day and the staff appreciation bre...
Special Sections
Leave no Stone beer unturned
Stone Brewing’s Ruination Double IPA showcases hop aromas of grapefruit, gooseberry and pine.
Since 1996, Escondido’s Stone Brewing has been known for its bold beers, love of hops and in-your-face marketing. It’s currently one of the top 10 craft breweries by volume i...
Stepping Out
New Works Festival kicks off Friday
Fans of new theater will have the opportunity to gather this month in Palo Alto for a preview of productions in the pipeline at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.
TheatreWorks’ 2018 New Works Festival is scheduled Friday through Aug. 19 at the Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road.
Obituaries
Franklin Dean Kramer
November 9, 1932 - August 3, 2018 Resident of Mountain View Frank passed away, August 3rd, 2018, age 85 years. Beloved husband of Arlene Kramer for 61 years. Loving father to his four children and their spouses, Linda Alexander, of Portland, OR, Dean & Jennifer Kramer, of Sunnyvale, CA, Nancy Kr...
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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