Pathways Hospice Receives $2K Grant From Los Altos Community Foundation

The El Camino hospital affiliate was started by Stanford doctors and community members in 1977.

You Know You're from Los Altos When ...

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Boy Scouts Decision on Gay Youth A Start, Still Not Far Enough For Peninsula

The Pacific Skyline Council, which represents northern Santa Clara County and most of San Mateo County, had recommended

Los Altos Student Talent Evident in 'Young At Art'

High school student artists received recognition and some scholarship money for a wide variety media and subjects from the Los Altos Rotary

Redwoods Saved by Sempervirens, Homeowners in Unusual Arrangement

Redwood Meadows Ranch homeowners sought out the Los Altos land trust to protect old growth redwoods and the headwaters of Mill Creek.

Islamophobia Still Plagues Muslims Living in the Silicon Valley

A new study surveyed more than 1,100 Muslims living in the Bay Area.

Los Altos 'Botball' Teams Sweep NorCal Competition

Welcome to Patch, Saratoga!

Our Sister site launched Thursday morning, Sept. 27, and will be under the editorship of Los Gatos Patch Editor Sheila Sanchez.

Los Altos Candidates In Their Own Words: Anabel Pelham

City Council candidates, adhering to a strict time schedule, had a chance to address the Los Altos Rotary last Thursday. Anabel Pelhm said she had real world, practical experience with large budgets and was no 'ivory tower' academic.

Police Calls: Road Rage and Tows

The Los Altos Police log for Sept. 18 includes three more tows at Foothill Crossing and a property damage hit-andrun accident.

Police Calls: Lucky Dog, Not Lucky Car

A wallet left in an unlocked car generally get taken, a resident finds.

Did You Lose A Parakeet? Almond School May Have It

A cute little bird seems a bit forlorn, and is waiting in the Almond School office.

iPhone 5 in Silicon Valley Faces a Hard-to-Wow Crowd, Even Among the 12-Year-Olds

The faster, lighter, thinner iPhone 5 may well be, but it's no thrilla', many say, on the day Apple announced the new product, two years in the making.

Happy Grandparents Day!

National Grandparents Day is Sunday, a day for recognizing those who have helped and nurtured us that began in 1978.

Palo Alto Police: Sexual Battery at Stanford Shopping Center

This is the second attack in two weeks and police think that the same man is responsible for both assaults.

Poll: Would You Check Your Cell Phone at the Door for a Restaurant Discount?

This week, our Gilroy Patch site published an article asking that very question. What do you think?

Police Calls: LAPD Patrol Car Smash-up, Tow

The Los Altos Police log offers up these notable and not-so-notable incidents from the Monday, Aug. 20.

Lt. Todd Lorell Comes Home

Perhaps the most important thing a Marine may do is to escort home the remains of a fallen comrade.

Blind Spots in Cars Present Danger to Kids

Reverse sensors installed in all vehicles could help prevent tragedies such as the one that occurred Tuesday on Vista Court.

Local Camp Counselors Assist in Dramatic Rescue of CHP Officer

The officer was struck by a helicopter rotor blade during a rescue attempt in Shasta Trinity Forest.

Transit Fares Going Up Sunday

Caltrain's single-day tickets will be 25 cents more for one-way and 50 cents more for day passes, starting July 1. Other transit agencies are nudging fares upwards, too.

Sustainability Takes Center Stage at 'Greening Silicon Valley' Conference

How can we get to a more sustainable Silicon Valley? Cities join community members to share goals and ideas.

SETIconII: Science + Authors + Artists

Earthlings: Organizers from the SETI Institute have put together a conference this weekend rich with discussion 'where real science and imagination will meet.'

Want a 408 Area Code? Act Fast

Though with minimal impact on the 650 area code, it's good to know what changes are coming this month with the new 669 area code.

'100 Women' Gives $142,500

The Los Altos-based organization has donated nearly $500,000 in its five years of existence.

Friendly Frog Haven? Los Altos-based Open Space District Buys a Habitat

The Midpeninsula Open Space District purchase of 564-acre Coastside ranch which is home to 16 types of endangered species.

Hurray! A Storm! Upload Your Pictures!

With the first big storm of a late season Los Altos Patch fondly remembers the gulley-washers of last year and encourages you to share your photos of the coming storm.

PHOTOS: Jose Antonio Vargas Among Friends

Favorite son Jose Antonio Vargas returned to his alma mater MVHS Thursday night to answer questions about his years living 'underground' and his desire to jumpstart a dialogue on immigration reform.

Q&A: Jose Antonio Vargas Comes Back to His Roots

Many in MVLA school district embraced Vargas when he told them that he was undocumented. Thursday night, he'll hold a forum to answer questions from the public.

Jose Antonio Vargas Speaks About Immigration Thursday

The Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist and graduate of Mountain View High School made headlines when he revealed his undocumented status last year.

Mustering the Mayors

How many of these former mayors of Los Altos can you identify in this photo?

MAP: Where Can I Find Girl Scout Cookies?

Girl Scout troop leaders! Click the "Add" button on the map to post a location if we've missed one.