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Browse archives: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995Volume 52, Number 6, Published on 02/08/1999NewsIs there anyone here?Town Crier Staff Writer read moreNews BriefsLos Altos police are looking for a middle-aged, white man who pulled off a late-afternoon robbery last Thursday at the Wells Fargo Bank in downtown Los Altos. read moreDilemmas over designJay Street the latest in a series of challenges over big homes read moreThink fire safety now, say town volunteersIt's winter, but you won't convince some members of the Los Altos Hills safety committee that town fire prevention isn't an issue of concern. read moreReport shows city of Los Altos on solid financial groundSpecial to the Town Crier read moreLAH council looking to fill planning commission vacancySpecial to the Town Crier read moreSunday power outage leaves 496 without power for four hoursPower failure at the Sears department store in San Antonio Center triggered a widespread outage that left 496 customers without power for more than four hours on Sunday. read moreCommentSize does matter ... and other observationsThe Living Experiment read moreLetters to the EditorRegarding your cover story on Jan. 27, I believe the dayworker situation has much to do with the attitude of the Los Altos police chief. She is totally oblivious to this situation. If Los Altos has a loitering law, enforce it. read moreChild's playOther Voices read moreCommunityPet of the Weekread morePolice ReportFeb. 7, 11:26 a.m.: A caller reports that their daughter has not returned home since Friday evening. read moreGardens of Kyoto subject of meetingThe De Anza chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will feature Dr. Robert Hass as guest speaker at its next meeting, set for 7:30 p.m., Feb. 17, at 1991 Deodora Drive, in Los Altos. read moreMark your calendarLos Altos Community Prayer Breakfast, April 2, at Hyatt Rickey's in Palo Alto. read moreRealtors seeking nominations for annual Community Service AwardUnsung heroes and heroines are hard to come by. These are the people who volunteer in the community continuously, giving their time, leadership, experience and heart. read moreCalendarLos Altos Hills Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills. read moreCommunity BriefsJonathan Scott Halverstadt, staff therapist at the Amen Clinic for Behavioral Medicine, will speak at 7 p.m., Feb. 18, in the Los Altos Lutheran Church, 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos. read moreGift ideas abound for Valentines DaySpecial to Town Crier read moreWWII is felt in Los AltosCarol Taylor Pavlina grew up in Los Altos. Her parents met when they lived on adjoining farms near Pine Land and San Antonio Road in Los Altos. read moreWeather chartread moreSchoolsLAHS students honored for helping hurricane victims in Central AmericaTown Crier Staff Writer read moreNoteworthiesDarling is a graduate of Los Altos High School. read moreSchools BriefsThe Mid-Peninsula Jewish Community Day School will hold a costume gala from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Feb. 27 at the newly refurbished Crowne Plaza Cabana, 4290 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. read moreFoothill's skilled workers call in mediator to settle negotiationsSkilled workers at the Foothill-De Anza Community College District called in a third party to settle salary negotiations with the board of trustees after four months of discord. read moreSportsSports On The SideLos Altos High football standout Pete Bjorklund has been recognized by Cal-Hi Sports, a publication focusing on California high school athletics. Bjorklund, a senior, was recently named all-state medium schools defense for his play on the defensive line this past season. read moreCannon is having a blast with the ClashJoe Cannon is home again. The former St. Francis High and Santa Clara University soccer star has signed on with the San Jose Clash of Major League Soccer. read moreThis week's lineup of local high school and college sportsBoys Basketball read moreMV Gunn-ed down in fight for first placeSpecial to the Town Crier read moreSF girls post two shutouts; LA boys close in on titlePrep Soccer Summary read moreFoothill men lose to Chabot; women win big at HartnellFoothill Roundup read moreIn The SPOrTLIGHTWhen & Where: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, at St. Francis High, 1885 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View. read morePanthers prove playoff-ready with win over LancersPrep Girls Hoop Scoop read moreEagles claw their way back to beat Fremont by a pointPrep Wrestling Wrap-Up read moreAttn. local coaches: Call in your scoresAlthough we try to cover all the local sports teams, it's not always easy to do so. Editorial space is limited and our staff is small. read moreBusiness & Real EstateBusiness Briefs"An Insider's View on Successful Merger and Acquisition Strategies" is the topic of an Association for Corporation Growth Silicon Valley Chapter seminar. read moreDigitizing documents for the Internet a specialty for expanding Altos ServicesSpecial to the Town Crier read moreTechnology stocks staggering againSpecial to the Town Crier read moreLegato details process to create information utilitySpecial to the Town Crier read moreTransactions19711 Auburn Court - R. Sanquini to M. & K. Papas for $565,000.00 read moreManagement and rapport building - questions to askJean on the Job read moreWeekly SpecialNutrition-wise questions and answersA: No. Studies have found that neither milk, honey, lemon or sugar added to tea interferes with the body's ability to absorb the apparently health-promoting phytochemicals in tea. Experts emphasize that while tea could be a positive addition to a healthy diet, it cannot compare with the major health-promoting impact of a mostly plant-based diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. read moreChef satisfies love of travel and art through cookingName: Sato Naono read moreLocal tasting group starts 30th yearSeveral couples answered an ad in 1970 to start a local chapter of the American Wine Society. These couples soon decided their needs would be best served if they formed their own group and thus the Peninsula Foothills Wine Society was born. read moreFood BitesThe editors of the "Best of the Best" cookbook series are looking for local clubs, churches, restaurants, and individuals to submit their cookbooks for possible inclusion in "Best of the Best from California: Selected Recipes from California's Favorite Cookbooks." read moreIl Porcino delicious, down to the TiramisuA group of Town Crier staff restaurant reviewers, known as "The Lunch Bunch," descends upon local unsuspecting lunch-time haunts once a month to critique their offerings in the Food & Wine section. The Bunch recently visited Il Porcino in downtown Los Altos. read moreRomantic mealsThe right food can put couples in the loving mood on Valentine's Day read moreMenu and mystery: guides to romantic at-home dining"The Passionate Palate: A Celebration of Love and Food," by Ailene Eberhard, Ballantine Books, ($10): Eberhard includes a year's worth of recipes listed by month with suggested romantic settings for each season. She includes scrapbook pages in the back for couples to log in romantic events. read moreGeorge Foreman grill scores a knockout with burgersSpecial to the Town Crier read moreRomance and spiceValentine Doughnuts read moreGil Morrison, 88, longtime resident always ready to lend a helping handSpecial to the Town Crier read moreObituariesGeorge Alfred Moran died Jan. 4 in Mountain View. A native of Stockton, he was 83. read moreEngagementsBeth Nicholson and David Osborne announce their engagement and plan to be married June 26 at the First Baptist Church of Los Altos. read moreMedicare cost will rise but the program will be availableSpecial to the Town Crier read more50th AnniversariesLos Altos residents Nancy S. and Frederic A. Costales celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 20, 1998. read moreDr. Fred Costales: Flying high with energySpecial to the Town Crier read moreSenior BriefsA seminar on "Life and Death Decisions and Final Matters" is being presented 1:30 -3 p.m., Feb. 18, in the Park Pavilion, Room O, in El Camino Hospital. Admission is $3. read morePilgrim Haven celebrates 50th, features 'boomer' authorSpecial to the Town Crier read moreAdvance directives offer opportunity for dialogueSpecial to the Town Crier read moreIn search of solutionsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreCYS playing free of charge this SundayThe California Youth Symphony's Associate Orchestra will perform a free concert at 2 p.m., Sunday at Foothill College's Smithwick Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. read moreHanson's symphony highlights Nova Vista concertSpecial to the Town Crier read moreBus Barn's talented cast conquers 'Heathen Valley'Special to the Town Crier read more |