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🌱 Patch AM: See which local preserves starred in this year’s winning photo entries.

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🌱 Patch AM: Why Los Altos parents are pushing back on new playground surfaces

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🌱 Patch AM: Hollywood publicity legend passes away at 93 in Los Altos.

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🌱 Patch AM: How solid are MVLA and LASD’s finances heading into next year?

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🌱 Patch AM: How a Los Altos-based choir could turn your teen’s poem into music

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Los Altos Mom Publishes Debut Book Celebrating the Way Kids with Dyslexia Read the World.

Inspired by years of funny and imaginative misreadings, the book highlights the curiosity and creativity.

Local Business Spotlight: Merryhill School San Jose

Nurturing academic excellence and personal growth through a comprehensive educational experience.

Los Altos Resident Grateful For 'The Beautiful Flowers At Stanford Shopping Center'

"Any time I need a lift, I go to Stanford and wander through the gardens," says Diane Brauch.

Measles Exposure Prompts Health Warning In Santa Clara County

A person infected with the highly contagious measles virus visited several busy stores while infections, officials warn.

Bay Area App Uses AI To Help People With Early Detection Of ALS Symptoms

"I wish I didn't have to think about this," Mindy Uhrlaub said. "But at the same time, I try not to let it consume my life."

​ The Highlands A Historical Overview of Woodland Acres

​A Comprehensive Look at One of Los Altos' Most Coveted Neighborhoods

Family Fighting To Stay In Los Altos Hills After Decades Of Caretaking Work

Jeremiah Girouard's dad was Raye Girouard, a man affectionately known across the community for being the local wilderness expert.

The Country Club Neighborhood of Los Altos

A Historical Perspective

A Historical Perspective: The history of Loyola Corners

Loyola Corners: A Deep Dive into Los Altos' Quaint Neighborhood

The Evolution and Prestige of South Los Altos

​One of Silicon Valley’s Most Coveted Neighborhoods

Stanford Offers Los Altos Blood Donors Chance to Win Concert Tickets

Would you choose Coldplay or Shakira?

Top Neurodivergent Colleges Transforming Education in 2025

Education is evolving to better support all kinds of learners but neurodivergent students face unique challenges in higher education

Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Los Altos

The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs — explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Los Altos?

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour of lights.

Hoax Threats Target Multiple SCC Schools

Unfounded threats triggered school lockdowns Tuesday in Los Altos, Palo Alto, and Cupertino.

SPCA Telemedicine Service For Los Altos Pet Owners

The virtual consultations aim to make pet care easier and more accessible. Do you just need a prescription to use online for preventatives?

16 Santa Clara County ZIP Codes Among Nation's Priciest In 2024: Study

According to PropertyShark, the Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York metros account for nearly 80 percent of the nation's priciest ZIP codes.

Elderly Man Assaulted In Los Altos

Police are seeking witnesses.

Vehicular Manslaughter Charge Filed After Deadly Los Altos Hills Crash

Investigators allege the driver was distracted when he swerved into a bike lane and fatally struck a cyclist in February.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks In Los Altos Area And In Santa Clara County

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Los Altos.

Volunteers Pick Backyard Fruit For Food Banks

Volunteers picked 108,000 pounds of fresh fruit from homes and small orchards in the South Bay last year.

Los Altos Engineering Student Graduates Summa Cum Laude From UCLA

T-Mobile and Patch are honoring 2024 graduates.

10 Local Students Awarded $2500 National Merit Scholarships

The Los Altos and Los Altos Hills teens attend eight different schools — both public and private.

Exploring Sunnyvale's Fairbrae Eichler Gems

Dive into the architectural marvel of Fairbrae's Eichler homes, designed by renowned architects Jones & Emmons & Claude Oakland.

New leadership for Kaiser Permanente’s Greater San Jose Area

Dr. Meena Pai named physician in chief leads 600 physicians at several facilities

Discovering the Enchanting Eichler Community of Fallen Leaf Park

Nestled in the heart of Los Altos, the Fallen Leaf Park Eichler Community emerges as a captivating blend of architectural innovation.

Los Altos Makes Top 50 List For Financially Stable Families

A study measuring cities where families struggle less with finances noted significant income growth in several Bay Area communities.

Cyclist Killed In Los Altos Hills Crash

Investigators said a driver struck and killed a woman Wednesday morning while she was riding a bike in Los Altos Hills.

$6M Raised For Congressional Campaign To Replace Anna Eshoo

Sam Liccardo, Peter Dixon and Joe Simitian have each raised more than $1 million as the California Primary is just a month away.

Pair Found Dead Inside Los Altos Home ID'd

Officials have identified a man and woman found dead during a welfare check this month but are still working to learn what happened.

Demolition Work Begins At Site Of Christmas Fire In Los Altos

The demolition will allow investigators to safely access the building and complete a probe into the massive fire's origin.

2 Bodies Found During Welfare Check In Los Altos

Police have launched a death investigation after discovering two bodies while conducting a welfare check Tuesday afternoon.

Los Altos Fire's Cause Still Unknown; Road Remains Closed

Fire investigators are still working to learn what sparked a fire that swept through a large commercial building in Los Altos on Christmas.