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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Sunnyvale’s ‘Midsummer’ updates a love comedy into a reality show

3 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

As one may know, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a comedic Greek-inspired tale by William Shakespeare. The story draws upon the complicated relationships of Athenian citizens and fairies. Shakespeare’s story takes us into the ancient world to show how fate can change, sometimes out of our control due to unknown factors. The fluctuation of the dating world is never in our hands – it could be how we look or just a mysterious force we never see.
Ninth annual surf rock benefit concert supports Foothill College radio

3 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

A nice melodic, rock breeze filled Foothill College’s Smithwick Theatre last Saturday. Heavy strums on the guitar, fast drumbeats and chill vibes built the atmosphere and sound of the ninth annual Battle of the Surf Bands. The event was hosted by Foothill College’s independent radio station KFJC 89.7 FM and all the proceeds from the event supported the radio station’s operations, electric bills and equipment.
Local educator housing project is almost complete

3 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

The 231 Grant Housing Project, located at 231 Grant Ave. in Palo Alto, is expected to open this June, allowing educators in Santa Clara and San Mateo County school districts to live near their workplaces. The project, which is in conjunction with the County of Santa Clara, Facebook and Palo Alto, was ratified by former County Supervisor Joe Simitian in 2021. According to the 231 Grant website, the project was first discussed in February 2021 and began construction in July 2023.
Equity-rich? Consider a bridge loan

1 week ago | losaltosonline.com | Alex Wang

Bridge loans are short-term financing options that “bridge” the gap between buying a new home and selling your current one. Typically lasting 6-12 months, these loans allow homeowners to use their existing home equity to fund a down payment on a new property. Although bridge loans carry higher interest rates than traditional mortgages (often 1-2% higher) and may include origination fees, they provide valuable flexibility in competitive markets.
St. Francis volleyball takes down Serra

1 week ago | losaltosonline.com | Curtis Driscoll

Watching the Saint Francis boys volleyball team, it’s hard not to notice opposite hitter Daniel DeVine. The 6-foot-6 senior from Los Altos has a rare combination of height, athleticism and hitting power that he will bring to the Pepperdine University team next season and has St. Francis in second place in the West Catholic Athletic League following a 3-0 win over Serra Thursday.
Cupertino residents disappointed by Foothill-De Anza’s housing project

1 week ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District has voted to create a new student housing property near De Anza Community College. Still, many Cupertino residents are unsatisfied with the district’s recent decision of where it will be placed. McClellan Terrace, which is an apartment complex with residents including families and K-12 students, is set to be purchased by the district from Prometheus Real Estate Group for $66,719,000 and the expected renovation costs are $28,200,000.
‘Heartsellers’ connects those in need of a community

1 week ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

Friendship always wins, especially when you are away from your home and in search of some comfort. In TheatreWorks’ “Heartsellers,” we are taken to Thanksgiving Day in 1973, when two women – Luna (played by Nicole Javiar) and Jane (Narea Kang) – meet each other in a grocery store. Luna, an outgoing Filipina woman, invites Jane, a shy Korean woman, to her apartment. Both were alone that evening since their husbands were doing their residency at a hospital, and both needed some cheering up.
Mountain View baseball falls to tough Los Gatos

2 weeks ago | losaltosonline.com | Curtis Driscoll

After a marathon 15-inning game earlier in the week, it was understandable that Mountain View ran out of gas Friday against Los Gatos. In the toughest series of the season, the Spartans held their own against defending SCVAL champion Los Gatos despite losing both games. The first game started Tuesday, April 1, and spanned two days, with the contest cut off at 7:45 p.m. when darkness hit and the team’s tied 5-5 in the 11th inning at Los Gatos.
Silicon Valley Sips: Spring is for oven roasted veggie or lamb tagines

2 weeks ago | losaltosonline.com | Christine Moore

I’m an avid reader of New York Times Food. In a recent article, one of their editors suggests that spring is pasta season. With the kind of range Oscar-winning actors would envy, pasta certainly is a well-cast choice for dish of the season. I, however, would like to make a pitch for tagines. With sunny days and cool evenings, tagines celebrate the vibrancy of the spring season while offering the comforting, warm nourishment we all still crave.
After a decade on State, Los Altos Rug Gallery is closing

2 weeks ago | losaltosonline.com | Christina Casillas

Fahim Karimi, owner of the Los Altos Rug Gallery on State Street, has been in the rug business for almost 40 years. From buying and selling the beautiful, hand-woven designs without a physical space to opening his first brick-and-mortar in Palo Alto, the tenured business owner has seen it all. But after the building where the 366 State St. business is located was bought by a new land owner, Karimi said it was time to close.