63.1 F
Los Altos
October 26, 2026

LASD candidates differ on oversight, academic priorities

Four candidates seeking three at-large seats on the Los Altos School District (LASD) Board of Trustees offered contrasting views on school funding, student achievement...

MVLA candidates focus on student support, board transition

Student support, academic achievement and how a newly elected school board will work together were central topics at an Oct. 13 forum featuring three...

State warns: Passing Measure D triggers housing element changes

The California Department of Housing and Community Development Aug. 28 issued a letter to the city of Los Altos stating the city will be...

El Camino Healthcare District ballot measure seeks term limits on district directors

As the Nov. 3 election inches closer, voters in some races have some decisions to make, while in others, the result is a foregone...

Heyder candidacy ruled invalid, not on ballot

Election cycles are not created equal, with the early stages of the 2026 version shaping up to have no shortage of storylines. In Los Altos,...

Election Set: A look at the official candidates and measures in Los Altos, LAH, Mountain View

The dust has settled on the nomination period of the 2026 election cycle, and we now have the official candidates who will be seen...

NEWSLETTER

OPINION

Birthday Bronco as good as it gets

There are only a handful of vehicles that if you say their name to regular people who aren’t that interested in cars, they’ll know instantly what you’re talking about. Corvette.Suburban.Mustang.F-150.Bronco.You get on a list like that by being around a while, and this year is the Ford Bronco’s 60th birthday....

OPINION

Town Crier Endorsements

The Town Crier Editorial Board has made the following endorsements for the November 2026 election:Los Altos City CouncilAnky van Deursen, District 2Larry Lang, District...

Political campaigns and cities operate under different rules

Political campaigns and cities operate under different rules and legal requirements. The distinction between official city information and campaign communications can sometimes be easy...

Pickleball for the win

On almost any morning at McKenzie Park, you’ll see the same thing: six courts full, and a row of paddles on the fence belonging...

The League of Women Voters: No on Measure D

The League of Women Voters strongly urges you to vote “no” on Measure D, which would require a city-funded election for each and every...

ELECTIONS

SPONSORED CONTENT