Los Altos Town Crier

The Los Altos Town Crier is a community-focused weekly newspaper with a charming location at 138 Main Street in the lovely village of Los Altos. Since its establishment in 1947, it has been dedicated to delivering detailed local news that matters to the affluent residents of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills. The newspaper is distributed every Wednesday, reaching homes directly in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and select parts of Mountain View. With a weekly circulation of 16,500, we proudly serve thousands of paid subscribers, including many from nearby communities and even some from out of state. After over sixty years of consistent publication, the Los Altos Town Crier has become a trusted staple in the community.

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MVLA Board of Trustees holds a world history study session

3 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District Board of Trustees invited teachers and community members in a study session this week at their recent board meeting to discuss how the four world history courses at MVLA meet California’s state standards of world history, culture and geography.
Local bipartisan student group organizes media workshop event

3 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

Before voting age, students are surrounded by political forces they have no control over. They are put into a system where they have to pick sides, work with people who they may have conflicts with and also exist within a digital space where normal dialogue is spun out of control. Olivia Chiang, a freshman at Stanford University and a The Nueva School alumna, saw the effects of polarization and extreme hate spread across the 2020 election and began noticing how divided her own local area was.
Bevri leaves Los Altos

3 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Christina Casillas

Georgian restaurant Bevri, which opened in Los Altos May 25, 2022, abruptly closed in late April. In a letter posted to the door of the 325 Main St. location, the owners of the restaurant thanked those who’ve dined there during its almost three years on Main. “We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our wonderful guests who have dined with us at this location,” owner Pavel Sirotin wrote in the letter.
Police seize drugs, cash at traffic stop

3 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Christina Casillas

Los Altos police arrested a San Jose man the morning of May 2 after a traffic stop for multiple vehicle equipment violations revealed a felony warrant, a “large quantity” of drugs and other incriminating evidence in the vehicle. Los Altos police pulled over the motorist at 2:01 a.m. for health and safety code violations related to his vehicle, according to the May 2 Los Altos Police log.
Local bipartisan student group organizes media workshop event

4 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

Before voting age, students are surrounded by political forces they have no control over. They are put into a system where they have to pick sides, work with people who they may have conflicts with and also exist within a digital space where normal dialogue is spun out of control. Olivia Chiang, a freshman at Stanford University and a The Nueva School alumna, saw the effects of polarization and extreme hate spread across the 2020 election and began noticing how divided her own local area was.
MVLA Board of Trustees holds a world history study session

4 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District Board of Trustees invited teachers and community members in a study session this week at their recent board meeting to discuss how the four world history courses at MVLA meet California’s state standards of world history, culture and geography.
The flavors of Tanzania will stay with you forever

4 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

When you travel somewhere new, you never know what exciting foods, sites or stories you will remember when you return home. Marianne Oglo, a Los Altos Hills resident, and her family said when she booked a trip to Tanzania last year, she didn’t know what she would discover on the trip.
Lost within the colors of the sky and sea

4 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

Our perception of our environment changes wherever we go. We have an attachment to our places of birth, our adopted homes and our travels and any little friendly reminder gives us a sense of peace. Cecilia Mases, a Sunnyvale resident and artist in residence at Gallery 9, is showcasing her work through June 1 in “Over Land and Sea.” This showcase is about comparing landscapes and subtle differences you can see just by looking up in the sky.
Mountain View sets eyes on increasing foot traffic as downtown vacancies wane

1 week ago | losaltosonline.com | Christina Casillas

The data, provided by commercial real estate data source CoStar, is less than what was reported in the first quarter of 2024. During the first quarter of 2024, 25% of office and 8.5% of retail space was vacant. While the numbers point to a positive outlook, Peter Katz, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, said there are hurdles to bring vacancy rates down in and around downtown Mountain View.
Santa Clara County officials provide LAH public safety assurance

1 week ago | losaltosonline.com | Curtis Driscoll

Santa Clara County officials remain committed to public safety solutions in the Los Altos Hills area, with hopes of bringing more ALPR cameras to parts of the unincorporated areas of the town. At a neighborhood watch event in Los Altos Hills Sunday, Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen said his office is doing analysis on having automated license plate readers in unincorporated areas of the county where they aren’t currently, including parts of Foothill Expressway.