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Browse archives: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995Volume 52, Number 28, Published on 07/07/1999NewsFestival fun for 20 yearsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreUtility tax hike eyed to fund city 'wish list'Los Altos City Council members are looking to a possible utility tax increase to fund 10 recommended priorities that are beyond the current city budget. read moreLos Altos parking ticket fines on the rise - from $22 to $30Reaction was mixed on Main Street as news hit that a parking ticket in Los Altos went from $22 to $30 last Thursday. read moreJuli Inkster fans out in full swing after major tourney winsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreMayor: Hazardous waste drop-off program underusedSpecial to the Town Crier read moreNews BriefsLos Altos police responded to a bank robbery at 10:12 a.m. on June 29 at Bank of America at 227 S. San Antonio Rd. in downtown Los Altos. read moreLos Altos Hills residents to be surveyedSpecial to the Town Crier read moreEdith-San Antonio park still 60 days away from opening, officials sayTown Crier Staff Writer read moreSwastikas turn up around Los AltosIn two recent incidents residents discovered swastikas painted on signs in Los Altos. read moreCommentOur patriotic forefathersA View from the Hills read moreLetters to the EditorThe Town Crier has done a fine service in publishing Joan Passarelli's sensitive portrayal of the Morgan Center ("It's got to be for love," June 23). Although the Morgan Center has occupied the Covington School site for nearly 20 years, its reputation as one of the country's leading programs for people with autism is far better known nationally than locally. read moreWho's wearing tattoos? You'd be surprisedA Side of Clyde read moreCommunityPet first aid for cats and dogsThe American Red Cross is offering a four-hour course teaching variations on standard first-aid and CPR for dogs and cats. read moreHeat stroke and other summer pet hazards you should be aware ofPet Pause read morePages of the PastHoward C. Denton was named Assistant Postmaster at the Los Altos Post Office, a new position authorized by the Postal Department in Washington. Alan Cranston was elected President of the United World Federalists. His offices were in New York. read moreSenior NewsJuly 14: 9:30 a.m. Board of Directors meeting. Bring you suggestions and get involved in the decisions. read moreE C H mourns loss of first administrator, Edwin Hawkins served for 25 years to '84Special to the Town Crier read moreLibrary NewsOn July 14, folk singer and guitarist Jim Stevens will play original and traditional folk songs, also from 3-3:45 p.m. read moreCalendarLos Altos Emergency Preparedness Committee, 5:30 p.m., Police Department, located behind City Hall, 1 N. San Antonio Road. read moreCommunity BriefsThe Los Altos Police Department will conduct a child safety restraint event during the Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival between noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday in the rear parking lot of the police department, 1 N. San Antonio Road. read morePolice ReportJune 28, 7:41 a.m., 700 block of Sunshine Drive: A resident reported two vehicles broken into, a power saw taken. read moreread moreSchoolsMtn. View duo waits to make it big in musicTown Crier Staff Writer read moreBoard names new principal to Los Altos High SchoolSchools Roundup read moreSportsLA A's claim Jr. TOC crownThe Los Altos A's last Thursday avenged a long line of Los Altos teams that have come up short against Sunnyvale National. read moreSports On The SideYouth groups interested in attending the Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Football Game as guests of local merchants and Rotarians must submit their requests by Monday. The game, set for 7:30 p.m., July 23 at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, features the county's top high school football players from the class of 1999. Players from Los Altos, Mountain View, St. Francis, Homestead and Gunn highs are scheduled to participate. For ticket requests and more information, call (408) 445-9102. read moreThis week's local sports lineupJoe DiMaggio League read moreInkster finishes in a tie for sixthLos Altos resident Juli Inkster tied for sixth place at the LPGA Michelob Light Classic last weekend at Forest Hills Country Club in St. Louis. read morePost 375 proving there's strength in small numbersTown Crier Staff Writer read moreFair earns a trip to Disneyland with Team USAPro-Am Soccer Report read moreMtn. View corp. introduces golf softwareWedge Corporation of Mountain View June 14 introduced ultraCaddie™ software, a golf application for the Palm Computing® platform. read moreLA Devil Rays capture Bronco titleThe Devil Rays defeated the Diamondbacks 17-14 last month to claim the Los Altos Pony League's Bronco Division championship. read moreLos Altos Major All-Star Team smacks eight home runs in 19-1 rout of Sunnyvale Serra9-10 All-Stars read moreRoark to play in national basketball tourneyDaniela Roark of Los Altos heads to Springfield, Mo., this week to play in the AAU Girls National Basketball Tournament. read morePlank's success is sweet at Hershey meetMcKayla Plank, who recently finished sixth grade at St. Simon School in Los Altos, won two events at the state finals of the Hershey Track & Field Youth Program June 26 at San Jose City College. read moreRim Rockers conclude solid seasonThe Los Altos-based Rim Rockers, a 15-and-under AAU basketball team, recently placed second in the competitive MVP league. read moreSports On The SideOlympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee is scheduled to appear at the Living With Asthma Fair For Kids this Saturday at Stanford University's Cobb Track and Angell Field. The free event, which will offer several activities for kids, goes from 12:30-4 p.m. Joyner-Kersee will speak at 1:45 p.m. For more information, call 498-5683. read moreThis week's local sports lineupJoe DiMaggio League read moreNord leaves his mark at Brown; Gall is a hit with the CardinalCollege Kudos read moreArea high schools hand out sports awardsBadminton read moreMV-LA Fireballs bounced from Far West RegionalThe Mountain View-Los Altos Fireballs couldn't beat the heat or the La Jolla Nomads June 24 in the quarterfinals of the Far West Regional. read moreLocals prepare to compete in Senior GamesSpecial to the Town Crier read moreBusiness & Real EstateWhen you're not the leader anymoreJean on the Job read moreBusiness BriefsRalph Cavigli, president and CEO of Erlich-Rominger Architects, announced the retirement of the firm's founder, Joseph Ehrlich, FAIA. read moreThe stock market doesn't follow Investor Psychology 101Special to the Town Crier read moreBar codes track sales, shopping trendsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreHow to handle grief on the jobJean on the Job read moreBusiness BriefsFive retailers in downtown Los Altos were recognized last week for outstanding window displays promoting the 20th annual Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival, held this past weekend. read moreStock indexes hit record territory, including Town Crier 50Special to the Town Crier read moreTransactionsLos Altos read moreTransactionsCupertino read moreLos Altos Hills Sunday brunch thanks Tech donorsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreWeekly SpecialEgypt offers intrigue, mystery and a few surprisesLos Altos traveler scores brief interview with President Mubarek read moreWhat's the beef? Healthy burgers for summerFor many people, summer marks burger season. Fortunately, by giving some thought to how burgers are made and by focusing on balanced meals, burger season need not compromise good health. Here are some tips for healthier burgers: read moreCelebrating French food, culture for Bastille Day July 14Special to the Town Crier read moreSummer recipes:Oven-fried chicken read moreMr. GadgetSpecial to the Town Crier read moreFood BitesFun is on the menu at downtown's newest margarita bar/restaurant, Ay, Ay, Ay. read moreOrganic food: Consumers question whether they're getting what they pay forSpecial to the Town Crier read moreHands-on approach to good wineTown Crier Staff Writer read moreMamma's cooking comes downtownA group of Town Crier staff restaurant reviewers, known as "The Lunch Bunch," descends upon unsuspecting local lunch-time haunts once a month to critique their offerings in the Food & Wine section. The Bunch visited Silan Cucina Mamma restaurant in Los Altos recently. read moreCaffeine, supplements and caloriesSpecial to the Town Crier read moreVintage Affaire wine auction draws a Los Altos crowdThis Sunday will mark the 17th annual Vintage Affaire wine auction to benefit the Peninsula Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Vintage Affaire was recognized this year by USA Today as one of the nation's top charity wine auctions. read moreGreens - cuisine beyond tofu, broccoliEvery now and then, when you write a wine column, you get lucky and are invited to an event that turns out to be memorable. read moreCalifornia DMV releases vehicle registration numbersCalifornians had 27.5 million vehicles registered as of Dec. 31, 1998, according to a report recently released by the Department of Motor Vehicles. read moreArthritis Foundation wants your used carThe Arthritis Foundation asks people to donate cars, trucks or recreational vehicles to its Auto Round-Up. read moreKeep the wheels turning for freeFree car care advice does exist, and some people are turning to the Internet to find it. read moreWhat you need to know about airbagsIf you are among the millions of Americans who will soon purchase, lease or rent a car, chances are it will be equipped with a supplemental restraint system, commonly known as an airbag. read moreTips for keeping your vehicle cools the weather heats up, increasing strain is put on your vehicle's cooling system, creating the threat of an engine boil-over. read moreService your car before vacationSpecial to the Town Crier read moreThe Yukon Denali is a mountain of joySpecial to the Town Crier read moreThe drivers of Silicon Valley are a shiftless bunchSpecial to the Town Crier read moreEngagementsTeresa Meakin and Frank Richards announce their engagement and plan to be married Aug. 14 in the Oakland Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. read moreObituariesCarol Bromley died Feb. 19 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was 97. read moreNew Foothills minister from 'ecclesiastical' familySpecial to the Town Crier read moreChanges in the past 50 years: good news for the next centuryAlong the Spiritual Path read moreThanks to seniors group, things are going swimminglySpecial to the Town Crier read moreThe senior center experience uncoveredSpecial to the Town Crier read moreLocal senior centers - the facts on costs, activities, servicesAge: 55 or older read moreRidge Trail a walk-in-the-park for Los Altos residentSpecial to the Town Crier read moreYou're never too old to learn, as this award winner provesThe Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education program selected Frank Stengele as the "Older Adult Learner of the Year 1999." Stengele, 85, was honored at the May 24 meeting of the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. read moreHealth NotesStrokes, caused by a block in blood flow to the brain, are the leading cause of disability and the third-highest cause of death in the United States. Now, a procedure typically used to prevent heart attacks may help those suffering from repeated pre-stroke symptoms, according to Stanford researchers. read moreStanford University hosting all that jazzThe third week of the Stanford Jazz Festival features the Marcus Shelby Trio, McCoy Tyner and the Smith Dobson & Seward McCain Duo. read moreTheatreWorks opens season with a bangCharlotte K. Jarmy read moreAccess Los Altos Channel 26Taking Stock read more'Camelot' closes Sunday in PAThe 1999 Wingspread Summer Stock Company's production of "Camelot" concludes this weekend at the Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. read moreIt's time for Schola's Summer SingsSchola Cantorum has announced its schedule of Summer Sings for July and August. read more'Joined at the Head' opening at Bus BarnBus Barn Stage Company's production of "Joined at the Head" opens this week at the Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. read moreStanford Jazz Festival offers a weekend full of musicNow in its fourth week, the Stanford Jazz Festival presents three shows this weekend at the university's Campbell Recital Hall. read moreLos Altos resident starring in 'Annie'Special to the Town Crier read more |
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