Beloved Rinconada Court oak taken down
Monday morning, workers contracted by the City of Los Altos began removing the 200-year-old oak tree that is the dominant feature of Rinconada Court in Los Altos. As previously reported by the Town Crier, in July, a Level 3 Risk Assessment arborist recommended “removing...
Mountain View, Los Altos school races take shape
Voters across Mountain View and Los Altos will decide several school board races in the Nov. 3 general election, including the first trustee-area election for the Mountain View-Los Altos (MVLA) High School District and a contested race for three seats on the Los Altos...
Turf replacement begins at high schools
Construction crews have started work on replacing the synthetic turf and athletic track at Mountain View and Los Altos high schools ahead of the start of the new school year. The Mountain View–Los Altos High School District Board of Trustees in May approved the approximately...
Lindsay Hagan named new deputy city manager for the city of Mountain View
The city of Mountain View announced on Tuesday a new deputy city manager. Lindsay Hagan comes to the position with over 18 years of experience in local government, including serving as assistant community development director. As deputy city manager, Hagan will be supporting labor relations, assisting...
GM, PG&E launch home EV charging bundle
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and GM Energy are offering a Smart Charge Bundle designed to help eligible customers reduce the cost of charging electric vehicles at home.Customers who purchase or lease an eligible new Chevrolet, Cadillac or GMC electric vehicle at a participating...
Homes in Mountain View without water down to 21 as city undertakes “super chlorination” of pipes
Mountain View officials shut down all water access for 21 homes on Drucilla Drive and Carla Court on Wednesday as crews prepare for the “super chlorination" of a contaminated water pipe serving part of the Cuesta Park neighborhood. Those homes will remain under a...
Graham Middle School earns National PTA Excellence recognition
Graham Middle School in Mountain View has been named a National PTA School of Excellence, recognizing the school community’s efforts to strengthen partnerships among families, teachers, staff, school leaders and the PTA.The designation follows a yearlong improvement process led by parent volunteers Cherylle Goebel,...
Cuesta Park homes remain under water restrictions through weekend following positive bacteria test
The boil water notice for 21 homes near Cuesta Park will not be lifted until at least Monday, May 18, due to another positive bacteria test, city officials said in an email on Tuesday night.Crews have been cleaning a contaminated water pipe in the...
Los Altos opts to extend Flock Safety contract
Los Altos City Council voted 3-1 to continue its contract with the beleaguered Flock Safety, an automated license plate reader (ALPR) provider that has come under scrutiny as of late after data breaches have sparked mistrust. Despite the decision, city council members were not enthusiastic...
SCCLD Summer Reading program underway through July
Summer reading has started at the Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD), marking the official kickoff of a countywide program designed to engage readers of all ages through July 31.This year’s Summer Reading Challenge features hundreds of events and activities at SCCLD libraries, along...
Buddhist Temple celebrates 120 years
A large photo display was part of the 120th anniversary celebration of the Watsonville Buddhist Temple Saturday. Speakers, a proclamation from the City of...















