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October 26, 2026

CSA Back-to-School event expected to support 700 local kids

Community Services Agency (CSA) will support local families preparing for the upcoming school year through its annual Back-to-School event on Friday, Aug. 7, at its office located at 204 Stierlin Road in Mountain View. The event will provide Walmart gift cards to unhoused and...

Los Altos Hills reappoints two planning commissioners

The Los Altos Hills City Council has unanimously reappointed Alisa Bredo and Rajiv Patel to the Planning Commission, prioritizing experience on the advisory body that helps plan growth and development. Bredo has served one term on the Planning Commission and previously was on the Pathways...

Two days remain until election filing deadline​

With just days remaining until the Aug. 7 deadline to file paperwork with the county Registrar of Voters, here’s a rundown of the prospective candidates in each race we’re monitoring at the Town Crier.Los Altos City Council, now moving to district-based elections, has two...

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...

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...

Local students honored in congressional art competition

A number of local students received awards from Rep. Sam Liccardo (District 16) for artwork they submitted to the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This year’s theme, “What does the United States of America’s 250th anniversary mean to you?” brought in more than 30 student submissions....

LASD advances $350M facilities program plan

The Los Altos School District is moving forward with both funding and planning decisions that will shape a roughly $350 million facilities program, allocating remaining bond dollars to the planned San Antonio campus (also referred to as the district’s “10th site”) while setting early...

Los Altos vs. Los Altos Hills softball game

The cities of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills held their annual softball game Aug. 22 at Rosita Park, bringing together players and fans to watch a 13-5 win for Los Altos.  Over 30 players took part in what has become a fun tradition for...

Santa Clara County seeks 2027 Poet Laureate

Poets who call Santa Clara County home are encouraged to apply for the honorary role of Santa Clara County Poet Laureate for the 2027-2028 term.The Santa Clara County Library District, in partnership with SVCREATES and with support from Poetry Center San José, is seeking...

LASD seeks art and nature docents

Los Altos School District (LASD) is seeking volunteers to help local elementary students explore art and nature through hands-on classroom lessons and school garden activities.No formal art or teaching experience is required. Both docent programs provide training, lesson materials and support to help volunteers...
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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...