There were audible gasps in the audience at the size of the pile of waste rock near Rancho San Antonio Park. The county Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve Lehigh's plan to reclaim 639 acres of quarry property.
It's the final month for 50 percent off fees and fines for certain traffic violations.
Jerry Hill and Sally Lieber will go head to head in a Democrat-on-Democrat competition for the 13th Senate District race in the November election.
State Senator Joe Simitian cruises to an easy win for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, in his bid to return to lower office.
Just getting started? Find where to vote and what election races and questions are up for consideration Tuesday. Polls close at 8 p.m.
Relief for drivers wrongfully ticketed for red-light violations may be in sight.
Thought the solar eclipse was cool? The Transit of Venus on June 5 really is a once-in-a lifetime experience, occurring every 120 years—and astronomers are getting ready.
The new main post office will be moved to 209 E. Java Drive.
Ann Romney in Palo Alto today as Dems meet Mitt at Hillsborough mansion.
Join in on the conversation, or watch on the city's website.
Leaving Los Altos? Some road and event tips as an estimated 4.2 million Californians will travel more than 50 miles this holiday weekend.
With a public hearing continued to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, planners allot 'as much time as we need' to make a decision on the cement plant's plans for the next 20 years.
President’s Bay Area visit adds to re-election campaign coffers
President Obama fired up the crowd at the Fox Theater in Redwood City, CA.
Obama's turnaround visit took him to Atherton and Redwood City for a high-priced dinner and rally.
Did you stock up on your titles? The main library closed for repairs Wednesday night and remains closed through May 31.
Mountain View Police estimate about 20 minutes of "downtime" when the president heads to Atherton after landing at 6 p.m. at Moffett Field for two fund-raising events.
The Sierra Club, and Los Altos Hills and Cupertino residents press for even higher standards at a special meeting.
A ceremony honoring peace officers who died in the line of duty was held on Friday.
Commissioners will consider passage of plan to reclaim 639 acres of Lehigh's quarry over the next 20 years.
A look at the candidates running for positions in the districts that include Los Altos i the County Board of Supervisors, state Assembly, state Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
Puzzling over your June 5 ballot? State Senate and Assembly candidates for Los Altos and Los Altos Hills will be on hand to answer questions from the audience and the surrounding cities at Cupertino Community Hall.
After a year of public input and tinkering, the proposed improvements to the pathway also called the Stanford Trail, are getting a new airing before the Los Altos Hills Town Council.
A subcommittee of the City Council and the Los Altos School Board will meet and begin hashing out a long list of issues in common. Egan Jr. High School safety issues, Bullis Charter School, Miramonte & Covington intersection are on it.
Bill by State Sen. Joe Simitian would boost fines for using cell phones while driving.
The deadline to register to vote in the June 5 primary election is May 21, and the deadline to submit a request to vote by mail is May 29.
To help warn homeowners against scams, law enforcement agencies take advantage of the visibilty of community access television studio.
Eshoo’s legislation boosting safety of children’s medication clears key committee.
Mayor Carpenter and Ron Packard say they regret earlier decisions that opened "Pandora's box" to allowing taller buildings.
Kim Cranston claims the city is violating the Public Records Act by not releasing a memo that reportedly shows other developers had interest in the city-owned, First and Main streets lot promised to Jeffrey Morris in a sale option agreement.
Neighbors are asked to come to Grant Park at 7 p.m. to discuss placing a roundabout at Fremont Avenue and Fallen Leaf Lane.
State Sens Simitian and Evans say they have a proposal to keep some state parks open that is sustainable ... and is just four bits per Californian.
Under certain scenarios, more animals will be euthanized due to increased costs of life-saving procedures.
If you've ever wished you could vote for a candidate in the another party, California's new Open Primary Act presents some opportunity to do so.
The president plans to attend three fundraisers in the Bay Area including at the Garden Court Hotel.
The agency responsible for safeguarding the air we breath, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, is encouraging residents to drive less and use public transit more.
Follow the discussion as the Santa Clara County Board of Education begins a 30-day period of public commentary on the contract with the Bullis Charter School.
U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo will appear Wednesday at Foothill Community to address loan rates, subject of election-year maneuvering this week, and kick off Latino Heritage Month.
Residents living behind Egan Junior High ask the Los Altos City Council to reject a school district request to reopen a long-closed pathway at the rear of the school on Thames Lane.
The Los Altos City Council calls for a joint meeting with the Los Altos School District Board to collaborate on finding a tenth campus, and other issues.