Written by Megan V. Winslow
Modeled after Time Magazine’s annual honor, the Town Crier’s Los Altans of the Year, now in its 26th year, recognizes local residents who have spread goodwill through their good deeds, enhancing Los Altos’ reputation as a community.
Typically, the honors have gone to older recipients with a long, demonstrated record of volunteerism and impact. But 2020 was no typical year. It has forced us to see and do things differently.
We were struck by how many of our “heroes” were young people who really stepped up and made a difference. They did so despite dealing with their own challenges with remote education, cancellation of school sports and a host of other unprecedented obstacles.
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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 presence here this evening is even more special.
Thank you to Supervisor Joe Simitian for swearing me in. As everyone knows, Supervisor Simitian is a big supporter of our community and Los Altos, and on a personal level, he has been a sounding board. Thank you to Assemblymember Marc Berman and State Sen. Josh Becker for being here this evening and their kind words. I look forward to working with you both.
The Holiday Fund campaign to raise $400,000 for local nonprofit agencies serving families, kids and individuals in need is now in full swing. For more information or to donate to the campaign, go to siliconvalleycf.org/Paw-holiday-fund. More information about Kara is available at kara-grief.org.
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Written by Town Crier Staff Report
The year 2020 has prompted change on a large scale as local residents and the community adapt in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The year was also marked by nationwide protests against racism. In response, the Town Crier is switching things up with regard to its annual Los Altans of the Year honor.
In the past, the Town Crier has honored older recipients, most with a long history of philanthropy. This year, the paper turns the spotlight on a younger demographic: youth who have stepped up to help out during the pandemic.
The staff is honoring five such recipients among the many deserving of the award. They are: Kenan Moos and Kiyoshi Taylor for their efforts in the area of racial justice; Riley Simonsen and Kelly Lam for highlighting the importance of teens’ mental health; and Angelina Lue for organizing a wide-ranging