Los Altans raise money for cancer research
For the last 12 years, Los Altos residents Aram and June Darmanian have volunteered for the Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike-a-thon event in Massachusetts to raise money for cancer research. This year, the event’s significance hits closer to home. Aram was diagnosed in April with small cell...
St. Francis softball coach Mike Oakland retiring
St. Francis softball coach Mike Oakland is retiring, ending a run as coach of one of the best teams in Northern California, the school announced. “It has been a privilege of mine to teach and coach at Saint Francis High School for the past two...
Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center reopens activity pool as temps crest 90 degrees
The Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center’s activity pool in Mountain View has reopened after an 11-day closure to repair a leaky pump, the city said Tuesday.City spokeswoman Lenka Wright said the leak was caused by a failed shaft seal on the pump that services the...
Final watch parties this weekend on Castro Street
World Cup festivities in downtown Mountain View finish up this weekend, with music and watch parties planned July 18 and 19.  Live music, family-friendly games and entertainment zone festivities will be available at the Castro Street and Dana Street intersection July 18 from noon to...
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...
Authorities investigate arson at Gardner Bullis Elementary
Someone broke into Gardner Bullis Elementary School early June 15, vandalized campus buildings and set multiple fires – including one that burned a eucalyptus tree on the hillside above the school – prompting a joint investigation by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and...
LAH city attorney to retire
Los Altos Hills City Attorney Steve Mattas announced he will be stepping down at the end of the calendar year, with the City Council working to hire his replacement. Mattas has been the city attorney for 24 years and announced at the June 18 council...
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...
