Saturday, November 2, 2024

Self-Serve Sandbag Station Opens for Rainy Season

With rain returning to the Bay Area, residents can utilize sandbags to help protect homes from flooding. The self-serve sandbag station is located in the McKenzie Park parking lot and is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the rainy season.

Los Altos Welcomes New Finance Director

The City welcomes Jessie Kim as its newly appointed finance director. Kim brings more than 14 years of experience in finance to Los Altos, most recently from the city of Berkeley, where she was the accounting manager. She will assume this position on Tuesday, November 12.

Upcoming Community Workshop: Safety Element Update

The City is conducting its regular update to the Safety Element, one of nine State-mandated components within the general plan. Community members are encouraged to attend the workshop on Wednesday, November 13, at 6 PM at the Los Altos Community Center to share input and concerns.

Science & Technology Week Events with Local Author

The Los Altos Library and the Los Altos Library Endowment are hosting free Science & Technology Week events featuring local author Kiera Chang, who combines science with storytelling. Events occur in the Los Altos Library Orchard Room Wednesday-Friday, November 13-15. Registration is required.

Recruitment Continues for Multiple Commissions

The Historical and Planning commissions, as well as the Joint Community  Volunteer Service Awards committee, have vacancies. These appointed bodies advise the Los Altos City Council and have four-year terms. Applications are due Friday, December 20, at 5 PM.

Interested in working for the city of Los Altos? Check out our current job opportunities.

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental distress, help is available 24/7 at the

Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Call 988 to speak with a trained counselor.