NorCal playoff roundup: St. Francis softball advances to semifinals
A walk-off sacrifice fly that scored two runs helped the St. Francis softball team advance past San Ramon Valley 4-3 Tuesday in the CIF NorCal Division I quarterfinals. Down 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh with one out, St. Francis loaded the bases for...
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 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...
Los Altos baseball falls in CCS semifinals
The Los Altos baseball team lost in the CCS Division IV semifinals Wednesday against Santa Cruz 6-2, ending its season. The Eagles offense could not get going as the Cardinals scored three runs in the top of the first and two in the third to...
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...
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....
Los Altos finishes second in National Journalism Quiz Bowl
Los Altos High School placed second out of 15 teams at the National Journalism Quiz Bowl in Minneapolis last month, exceeding expectations after entering the competition seeded 11th. The team, formed only months earlier, did not anticipate advancing to the final round but ultimately...
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...
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...













