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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After 20 years, Kuzak’s Closet set to close this month

4 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Christina Casillas

Amanda Kuzak, owner and founder of Kuzak’s Closet, said she’s always enjoyed that her business helps grieving families when they most need it. She said that’s why the decision to close Kuzak’s Closet to focus on her health was unbearable.
Morning Forum audience learns life lessons from national park odyssey

4 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Allyson Johnson

Darius Nabors, national park artist in residence, talked about the lessons he learned in his project to visit all 59 national parks in 59 weeks to an absorbed Morning Forum of Los Altos audience May 20. President Abraham Lincoln laid the foundation for what would become the National Park Service when he set aside Yosemite Valley in 1864 “for the benefit and enjoyment of the people,” Nabors said during the discussion.
Mountain View council cracks down on tobacco products

4 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Christina Casillas

As the prevalence of e-cigarettes and vapes among youth grows, the city of Mountain View is paving the way to ban the sale of flavored nicotine products – like vapes and other tobacco products – in the city, according to actions at last week’s city council meeting. The ordinance presented to council, which council members voted to move forward for a final presentation and vote later in the year, will include a partnership with Santa Clara County and adoption of its Tobacco Retail Permit Program.
Mountain View to hold first Pride event

4 days ago | losaltosonline.com | Christina Casillas

Mountain View limited pride events to a Pride flag raising in previous years, but this year the city is inviting community members to celebrate LGBTQ+ residents during its inaugural Together in Pride event. From a family fun zone with sparkles and hair tinsel to LGBTQ+ performers and educational signage and booths, the event, scheduled for Saturday, celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and its history.
Lancers fall in state volleyball playoffs to Clovis East

1 week ago | losaltosonline.com | Curtis Driscoll

The St. Francis boys volleyball team lost to Clovis East 3-0 in the CIF state championships Tuesday. The No. 3 seed Timberwolves hosted and swept the No. 6 seed Lancers (25-19, 25-20 and 25-19) in the first round, with both teams playing well coming into the state tournament but Clovis East making more plays during the pivotal moments, St. Francis head coach Jonah Carson said.
MVHS senior Naisha Sara John named 2025 National Merit

1 week ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

The Mountain View Los Altos High School District announced that Mountain View High School Senior Naisha Sara John has been awarded a prestigious $2,500 corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship. This recognition places her among the top 2,500 students nationwide selected from more than 15,000 finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship program.
‘Pear Slices’ offers eight showpieces from local playwrights

1 week ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

A short story is all you need to hear an effective and moving piece on life. Pear Theatre is inviting the community to their annual “Pear Slices” event, a chance for local playwrights to present eight small 10-minute shows that range through themes such as family, technology and modern politics. This event is used as a starting point for writers to experiment with their ideas and later use them for longer pieces of content.
Annual MVHS robotics club’s open house inspires students to learn STEM skills

1 week ago | losaltosonline.com | Brandon Roth

In Silicon Valley, having a background in mechanical, electrical and software skills will get you far. Many students at Mountain View High School, who are members of Spartan Robotics, will tell you that almost all of the alumni in their program have worked for the biggest companies in the area, such as Google and NASA.
Poppy Bank to open first Los Altos location next month

1 week ago | losaltosonline.com | Christina Casillas

Poppy Bank is opening its first Los Altos location sometime in mid-June, and CEO Khalid Acheckzai said the bank will bring excellent customer service and a number of different banking products and services to Main Street. As the golden-petaled name may suggest, the California-based bank has multiple locations across the state of California.
The predictable unpredictability of Los Altos’ seasonal days on market

1 week ago | losaltosonline.com | Alex Wang

Los Altos’ real estate market reveals a fascinating rhythm when we examine how long homes stay on the market throughout the year. The data tells a compelling story: Homes selling in just five days in February 2025 compared to 36 days in January – a dramatic 86% decrease in selling time in a single month. What we’re seeing in Los Altos is not random fluctuation but a predictable seasonal pattern that local agents who know the market can help their clients navigate.