Los Altos Town Crier

11/24/2024

After several agonizing losses in the semifinals in the last two years, the Los Altos boys water polo team finally reached the Central Coast Section playoff summit with a Division I championship win against Serra Saturday.

After several agonizing losses in the semifinals in the last two years, the Los Altos boys water polo team finally reached the Central Coast Section playoff summit with a Division

11/23/2024

Two years ago, Los Altos teen Yash Chainani noticed that small businesses recovering from the pandemic were often short staffed, struggling to answer phone calls while helping customers.

11/23/2024

The Bennets, the endearing family of five girls from Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice,” are back in a new Holiday tale called “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.” This is the first time it will be performed at TheatreWorks and guests will be transported once again to the world of the Regency era with its dainty and colorful costumes and strict courting rules.

The Bennets, the endearing family of five girls from Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice,” are back in a new Holiday tale called “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.” This is

11/22/2024

Los Altos City Council members last week agreed to pursue the hiring of a capital campaign manager for a proposed new theater downtown.

11/22/2024

Everyone has a unique story. One must look into themselves or their community to find meaning in their lives. For a young student, many are still figuring out who they are and it takes a lifetime to find the answers one needs to make sense of the world.

Everyone has a unique story. One must look into themselves or their community to find meaning in their lives. For a young student, many are still figuring out who they

11/21/2024

The Los Altos Police Department determined a shooting threat made against Los Altos High School Tuesday was just one of multiple hoax threats made against multiple local high schools.

11/21/2024

A power outage disrupted traffic, businesses and residents going about their days in downtown Mountain View Wednesday.

11/20/2024

Downtown Los Altos has ample parking, but improving conditions could involve meters or use of private spaces through a business improvement district.

11/19/2024

While many college students go straight to work after graduating, Los Altos native Tom Gabrielson chose a different path – one that has included thousands of miles of some of America’s toughest trails.

While many college students go straight to work after graduating, Los Altos native Tom Gabrielson chose a different path – one that has included thousands of miles of some of

11/19/2024

You can probably count with more than 10 fingers on the number of unused laptops and computer devices found in your home. There is a sense of nostalgia when looking at the technology, making it hard to part with it. And even if you finally decide to throw the devices away, you should not just put them in a trash can.

You can probably count with more than 10 fingers on the number of unused laptops and computer devices found in your home. There is a sense of nostalgia when looking

11/18/2024

Last week’s general election yielded mostly predictable results with voters favoring incumbents in local council and school board races. But there were a few Nov. 5 surprises.

Last week’s general election yielded mostly predictable results with voters favoring incumbents in local council and school board races. But there were a few Nov. 5 surprises.

11/18/2024

The Grateful Garment Project (TGGP), a local nonprofit devoted to restoring dignity to survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking and commercially exploited children, has scheduled their annual “DigniTea” fundraiser 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Los Altos United Methodist Church.

The Grateful Garment Project (TGGP), a local nonprofit devoted to restoring dignity to survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking and commercially exploited children, has scheduled their annual “DigniTea” fundraiser 1-4

11/17/2024

Even the most skilled cybersecurity expert can fall prey to today’s incredibly sophisticated phishing attempts.

11/17/2024

The annual Los Altos High School Homecoming Parade drew an enthusiastic crowd Friday among both spectators and participants. Numerous school clubs made appearances at the downtown Los Altos event.

11/16/2024

You can’t break tradition. Palo Alto Players’ production of “Fiddler on the Roof” honors the customs, dances and structures of the Jewish people in Eastern Europe, giving us a peek into their daily lives and struggles.

You can’t break tradition. Palo Alto Players’ production of “Fiddler on the Roof” honors the customs, dances and structures of the Jewish people in Eastern Europe, giving us a peek

11/16/2024

For the sixth year in a row, the Spartans took home the Pride Bowl trophy in its annual battle with Los Altos, cruising to a 28-0 victory at home.

11/15/2024

It’s college application season for seniors and as always there were changes in September and October to consider when deciding where to apply. This year there is one in particular which will impact who gets admitted to specific colleges this year and two which will impact next year’s cycle.

It’s college application season for seniors and as always there were changes in September and October to consider when deciding where to apply. This year there is one in particular

11/15/2024

Los Altos City Council members have approved new ordinances banning single-use plastic, actions that will impact restaurants, grocery stores, retailers and their customers, but will also help in the fight against climate change.

Los Altos City Council members have approved new ordinances banning single-use plastic, actions that will impact restaurants, grocery stores, retailers and their customers, but will also help in the fight