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Los Altos council talks RHNA data, disagrees on housing report Written by Eric He In a debate that could signify a divide in the Los Altos City Council’s approach to housing, the council last week was split on whether to invite representatives from a group that penned a report suggesting state-mandated housing allocation figures in response to the affordable housing crisis are based on faulty data to a future council meeting – sparking an exchange bet...

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Los Altos to offer Restaurant Takeout Week Written by Town Crier Staff Report In an effort to help drive business at local eateries that for now are restricted to offering just takeout and delivery due to shelter-in-place orders, the city of Los Altos is sponsoring Restaurant Takeout Week beginning Friday (Jan. 22). More than 25 of the city’s restaurants will offer exclusive items and discounts through Jan. 31. “The City is excited to see our restaura...

Los Altos new interim city manager knows his role Written by Eric He Brad Kilger, hired as Los Altos’ interim city manager last week, came away impressed by the first city council meeting he sat through, which featured an hourslong discussion about the future of the historical Halsey House. Kilger “I was impressed with the detail that the community, staff and council all dove in trying to address that issue,” Kilger said in an interview last week. ...

Los Altos council addresses dilapidated Halsey House Courtesy of Jeff LaBoskey Halsey House, a historical landmark in Redwood Grove, has fallen into disrepair and has been closed to the public since 2008. The Los Altos City Council accepted a $34,000 state grant during the Jan. 12 council meeting toward preserving Halsey House, a historical landmark in Redwood Grove that has fallen into disrepair. The money would be used to fund a historic resource study of the property, and the city also ...

The Midpeninsula Post is still young but eager to grow. Chien hopes to recruit more students, including graphic artists and middle schoolers; expand to more coverage areas and topics, such as food and recreation; and create a video department. They recently started an artist-of-the-month column that features high school musicians, illustrators, sculptors and other kids of artists. Students with a passion for journalism (no prior experience required, however) who are interested in applying can d...

New mayor touts recent city achievements, lists goals Written by Neysa Fligor Neysa Fligor was sworn in as Los Altos mayor for 2020-2021 Dec. 8. Following are edited remarks made at the city council meeting. Let me start by expressing my sincere gratitude to all of you. Thank you so much for being here with us virtually to share in this celebration. I know these are challenging times for our community as a whole and for many of you individually, so your p...

Megan V. Winslow/Town Crier Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters workers conduct a manual recount of the Los Altos Hills and Mountain View city council Nov. 3 general election races on Dec. 8. Last week, the ROV announced the results of the Hills recount, and the results of the Mountain View recount are expected this week. New Los Altos Hills City Council members Stanley Q. Mok, Lisa Schmidt and Linda Swan, like so many newly elected officials before them this year, took the oath of office v...

Public confronts Los Altos council member on claims of threats during meeting Written by Eric He Los Altos City Councilwoman Lynette Lee Eng faced direct criticism during this week’s council meeting from several public speakers who believed she falsely claimed to have been threatened by a member of Justice Vanguard, a local racial justice organization, in a council meeting last month. Lee Eng The public comment session on nonagendized items at the Tuesd...

Written by Eric He During last week’s Los Altos City Council reorganization meeting, outgoing Mayor Jan Pepper asked for a motion to approve the consent calendar. After a few seconds of silence, Pepper said, “I will move it then.” Ellie Van Houtte/Town Crier File Photo Jeannie Bruins is termed out after serving eight years on the Los Altos City Council. “And I will second,” chirped outgoing Councilwoman Jeannie Bruins, laughing. “Our last motions, ...