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Browse archives: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995Volume 51, Number 20, Published on 05/18/1998NewsThis old houseTown Crier Staff Writer read moreLASD to unveil facilities proposalRenovation plans for the Los Altos School District that include new permanent classrooms, revamped multipurpose rooms and two-story structures are in sight. read moreLos Altos Hills City Council hears pathways concerns - againSpecial to the Town Crier read moreProps. 223, 226 highlighted at League forumSpecial to the Town Crier read moreNews BriefsThe Tree Farm developers agreed to pay the city $125,000 toward land improvements to benefit the public in the north Los Altos area in return for variances granted to the developers. read moreSmart Voter online for June primaryThe League of Women Voters has launched its 1998 nonpartisan election information guide, Smart Voter. Loaded with information on California ballot measures and candidates, Smart Voter offers the in-depth analyses needed to make informed decisions. The site is located at: www. smartvoter.org. read moreDay worker drowns in backyard swimming poolTown Crier Staff Writer read moreCity invites input in review of design guidelinesThe Los Altos Planning Commission has scheduled the last of three sessions of public comment regarding a review of the city's residential guidelines at 7:30 p.m. June 4, during a regular meeting of the planning commission, to be held in city hall chambers, 1 N. San Antonio Road. read moreCommentWhen nature roarsReflections read moreYawn - is it time to vote again ?What if they held an election and few chose to join in? Next Tuesday's California primary will declare winners and losers, and narrow the candidates for November, of course. And there are several state propositions that should be getting at least some impassioned numbers. read moreLetters to the EditorI was touched by the lead article on May 6 titled, "Advocates for youth in trouble." It was encouraging to learn of the much-needed work that is being accomplished by the Community Health Awareness Council located in Mountain View. read moreOur take on the June 2 state propositionsProp. 219: Ballot Measures. YES. This prohibits any statewide initiative from excluding or including any county or other local jurisdiction based on voter approval. This results from Prop. 172 in 1993, which raised sales taxes for public safety, but excluded the benefits from counties whose electorate voted against the tax. The result was, these counties were being taxed and not receiving anything. Prop. 219 acts as a safeguard against this happening again. read moreCommunityMark Your CalendarLos Altos and Mountain View High schools graduation read moreEl Camino Hospital considers policy on halting non-beneficial treatmentSpecial to the Town Crier read moreLAH residents to gather for picnicAll Los Altos Hills residents are invited to come join the fun when the town holds its 1998 spring greeting family picnic for its residents. read moreLocal attorney honored for his CSA leadershipLos Altos attorney Ken Kaye, president of the board of directors of the Mountain View-based Community Services Agency, was recently honored for his work leading CSA. read morePages of the PastThe May 30, 1973, edition of the Los Altos Town Crier reported that the underpinnings of a refurbished old Pullman car, serving as a bar for the Old Station House Brochetterie on First Street, became a delivery room and nursery for a young mother cat and her offspring. read moreCommunity BriefsEnjoy the beauty of the countryside around us while meeting new people and exercising at the same time. Members of the Los Altos Hills Pathways Committee invite the public to join them for a hike along town paths on Sunday. A choice of two walks will begin at 1 p.m., returning to the starting point before 2:30 p.m. read morePolice ReportMay 18, 8:10 a.m., 200 block of Covington Road: A caller reported that someone broke into the art docent room and stole part of a computer. read moreAlmanacLos Altos Hills Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills. read moreBlock parties key to knowing neighborsAfter such natural disasters as the recent tornado that hit Los Altos, residents often comment, "We don't know what we would have done without our neighbors." read morePrize-winning essays offer insights into the early days of Los AltosDear Aunt Ann: read moreLos Altos Weatherread moreSchoolsNoteworthiesLos Altos residents Catherine Cabot, Jennifer Bean and David Shur performed with the Whitman College Chorale during the school's annual spring concert April 3. Cabot and Bean sang soprano. Shur sang bass. read moreSchool raises money for student's uncommon Lyme Disease treatmentsTown Crier Staff Writer read moreSchools BriefsThe American Institute of aeronautics and Astronauts will sponsor a forum from 7 to 9:30 p.m. June 11 at the Gunn High School Theater Auditorium, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. read moreSchool district officials oppose three initiatives in upcoming electionLocal school officials say propositions 223, 224 and 227 could shift local control from the community to the state level and penalize Los Altos districts with their "one-size-fits-all" mandates if passed at the general election Tuesday. read moreOwner cites no current plans to sell Montecito school, despite parent concernsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreJewish school adds grade six to campusThe Mid-Peninsula Jewish Community Day School in Palo Alto will add grade six to its program this fall in order to accommodate more students. read moreSportsCCS gymnastics final tainted by controversyFor the sixth consecutive year, the St. Francis High gymnastics team will have to settle for the role of runner-up in the Central Coast Section. read moreMenlo foils Los Altos tennis team - againLos Altos High tennis coach Cuong Duong laughed when asked if he has nightmares about Menlo School. read moreThis week in local sportsBaseball read moreDe Anza claims state crown in tennisSpecial to the Town Crier read moreSports On The SideEUROPEAN VOCATION: After seven games, former Los Altos resident Mike Croel was leading NFL Europe in sacks with five. A defensive end for the first-place Rhein Fire, Croel is hoping his performance will lead to a job with the NFL's Chicago Bears this fall. read moreLocals make early exit from CCSSpecial to the Town Crier read more17 area players selected for 1998 All Mid-Peninsula Basketball TeamThe Palo Club honored its 1998 All Mid-Peninsula Boys and Girls Basketball Team May 11. Seventeen of the 40 players either attend Los Altos area high schools or live locally. St. Francis' Senque Carey and Mitty's Melissa Glazebrook of Los Altos, were named players of the year. read moreSt. Francis ends season by taking seventh at NorCalThis was a year to remember for the St. Francis High boys golf team. read moreKiwanis Special Games slated for this FridayThe 20th annual Kiwanis Special Games will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Friday on the athletic fields at De Anza College in Cupertino. read moreLos Altos, Mtn. View fall in first roundSan Jose's PAL Stadium didn't prove to be a friendly place to play for the softball teams from Los Altos and Mountain View highs. read moreBusiness & Real EstateBusiness BriefsLegato Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:LGTO) has announced the launch of its customer certification and consultant certification programs. The programs provide both intensive hands-on technical training and on-site knowledge transfer. read moreCygnus takes the pain out of blood glucose monitoringSpecial to the Town Crier read moreSurvey says owner of Pete's Wicked Ale is not a real personSpecial to the Town Crier read moreTechnology stocks continue to pull down the Town Crier Weekly IndexSpecial to the Town Crier read moreLos Altos residential real estate is hot - and so are commercial propertiesSpecial to the Town Crier read moreTransactionsLos Altos read moreA customized search helps clients-when listings are in short supplySpecial to the Town Crier read moreEvery business requires optimismJean on the Job read moreWeekly SpecialAnniversariesRobert and Chella Graham celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 13, 1997. read moreObituariesMichael D. McLaughlin died May 19 in San Jose. A native of Palo Alto, he was 44. read more'Timing' is a play on wordsCharlotte K. Jarmy read moreA Cranston inspirationTown Crier Staff Writer read moreLandscape designer's Los Altos flower garden inspires clientsBusiness Profile read moreHome BriefsFiloli, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Woodside, welcomes summer on June 14 with "A Taste of Paradise." read morePanacea for Peninsula procrastinating pack ratsMost people can't organize their own stuff, let alone other people's. But Pamela Nudelman offers hope to procrastinating pack rats. read moreCoordinate walls, windows and upholstery at Wallpapers To GoBusiness Profile read more |
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