Unincorporated Santa Clara Co. Is First In State To Hike 'Tobacco Age' To 21

Supervisors hope cities in the county will follow suit.

Upcoming Los Altos Agendas: School Lands; Environmental; Parks and Rec

Plus, bids are being taken for the Redwood Grove Bank Stabilization Project.

Gov. Brown Hails Santa Clara Valley As 'Better Than Most' Parts of State On Water Conservation

The governor met today with regional utility and city leaders.

President Jerry Brown? Effort Afoot to Establish California's Nationhood

Citing California's economic might and progressivism, initiative backers want the state to achieve nationhood ... or something close to it.

'Intolerant Jackass Act' Can Begin Collecting Signatures In CA

The state ballot initiative is a response to the controversial "Sodomite Suppression Act."

Peninsula Embassy Suites Sued For Alleged Carbon Monoxide Leak That Gave Pilot Brain Damage

The pilot was in a room directly above faulty pool equipment, lawsuit states.

Agendas For This Week's Meetings In Los Altos

Meeting this week: Design Review; Planning and Transportation; Senior Commission; and Parking Committee.

Know Any Los Altos Environmental Trailblazers? Nominate The Person, Group Or Business

The Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards are now open for applications.

Deadline Approaching for IRS Grants

The grants are for organizations that help the elderly and poor prepare their taxes.

Palo Alto Expected To Wrap Decision On Sale Of Low-Income Mobile Home Park

One point of contention: Are homes accurately valued at $18,816 each? The meeting is tonight. The decision will affect some 400 residents.

Los Altos: Prepare for 2017 Social Security Cuts

As the Social Security retirement age increases, other cuts are taking place that could seriously impact your lifetime benefit.

USDA Orders Meat Recall for Lee's Sandwiches

The massive recall includes more than 200,000 pounds of chicken, beef and pork.

Los Altos Agendas: Public Arts; Bicycle and Pedestrian; Budget; Community Center Study

These civic sessions are May 27-28.

South Bay Post Offices Accepting Prepaid Packages Monday

Monday is Memorial Day, but local post offices will accept prepaid packages. It lightens the post-holiday load.

In Los Altos: Downtown Buildings Committee Notice

The meeting is May 21.

Massive Recall Aims to Fix Airbag Flaw Linked to Traffic Deaths

More than 33.8 million vehicles will be recalled to correct a flaw in air bags linked to a half dozen deaths and more than 100 injuries.

Los Altos Joins Nextdoor, the private social network for neighborhoods

The City of Los Altos is excited to announce the launch of its profile on Nextdoor, the private social network for neighborhoods.

Los Altos Homeowners Eligible for Rebates When Making Energy-Saving Improvements

Learn how to get up to $6,800 in rebates at this week's workshop.

Santa Clara Co. Confirms Permanent Planning/Development Director

Kirk Girard brings 20 years of experience to the job, including a stint at Stanford University.

Los Altos Parents: Vaccine Bill Passes California Senate

The bill was introduced in response to the measles outbreak.

Agendas For Upcoming Los Altos Committees and Commissions

Meeting next week: Financial, Parking, Design Review, and Library.

Handling Campus Sex Assaults: CA Attorney General Issues New Guidelines

An estimated 1 in 5 undergrads are victims at some point, and now universities will coordinate investigations with local law enforcement.

New Highway First Responders App Should Shorten Highway Closures

Every minute saved in clearing a highway incident saves an estimated four minutes in traffic delays, officials said.

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Fiorina Announces Run For Presidency

The announcement was made this morning via social media.

Water Diversion Plan Shrinks Delta Recovery Promise

The governor announces that ambitious tunnel project is on, but the proposed area of delta to be restored has shrunk by more than half.

California Sets Aggressive New Greenhouse Reduction Target

Gov. Jerry Brown's executive order calls for California to reduce greenhouse gases to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.

$10,000 Fines For Water Wasters? Governor Proposes Drastic Measures Amid Drought

“These measures will strengthen the ability of local officials to build new water projects and ensure that water is not wasted,” Brown said.

In Los Altos: Agendas For School Issues Committee and Library Commission

The library commission meets tonight -- Tuesday. Schools committee is set for Thursday.

Start Of Summer 'Spare The Air' Highlights Commuting Alternatives

Should you rethink how you get to work and around town? Are transit or biking options?

In Los Altos: Upcoming Agenda For Upcoming Meetings

The Historical Commision, the Library Commission and City Council are holding sessions.

Senator Hill Hosts 'Java with Jerry' in Portola Valley

Jerry Hill invites the community to join him for coffee talk about state legislative issues on Saturday, April 25, at Konditorei.

Santa Clara County Goes More 'Mom Friendly' Passing New Policy for Breast-Feeding Employees

County buildings with 200+ workers must make rooms available for females to pump, store breast milk and nurse.

BART Announces New Suicide Intervention Campaign

The campaign’s stated centerpiece will be signage saying “suicide is not the route."

2015 Tax Deadline, Extension Info for Los Altos Residents

Plus, find out what post offices are open late on tax day or how you can go about the electronic filing of your return.

Next 10's "California Budget Challenge" Turns 10

Take Next 10's online California Budget Challenge and decide what policy choices you think are best for the state’s future.

State Attorney General Warns of Immigration Scams During Tax Season

Only licensed attorneys and representatives accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals can give legal advice regarding immigration.

Along San Andreas Fault: $278 Million Seismic Upgrade of Drinking Water Treatment Plant Completed

The upgrade serving Peninsula is part of a $4.8 billion SFPUC Water System Improvement Program consisting of 83 projects in seven counties.

Agendas For Upcoming Los Altos Civic Meetings

City council, design review and parking committees are meeting next week.

How to File an Extension and Other Last Minute Tax Filing Tips for Los Altos Taxpayers

Calling all procrastinators! The IRS has some advice for you if you haven’t filed your taxes yet this year.

$1.6 Billion: PUC Hands Down Largest Fine Ever

Commission President Michael Picker says the utility may be “simply too large...to succeed at safety.”