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Browse archives: 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995Volume 52, Number 45, Published on 10/27/1999NewsEl Camino Hospital board OKs new appointeesThe El Camino Hospital Board meeting Wednesday was quick and quiet. The board approved four El Camino Hospital Foundation Board of Governor appointees, as well as equipment purchases and a facility upgrade project. read moreBonding Foothill, De AnzaTown Crier Staff Writer read moreLos Altos council OKs watchdog duties if utility-user tax increase passesSpecial to the Town Crier read moreTown brouhaha climaxes in council decision: Wong to stay on LAH planning commissionTown Crier Staff Writer read moreCouncil kicks play-structure issue to commissionSpecial to the Town Crier read moreLos Altos council reviews $2.5 million in unfunded fire-pension liabilitySpecial to the Town Crier read moreNews BriefsThe 4.5-acre Tree Farm land located at 4434 El Camino Real in Los Altos has new owners. A year ago, lawsuits and bankruptcy stopped plans that included a resident inn, a 100,000-square-foot office building and eight low-income rental condos. read moreHelmet saves boy, 12, in bike crashTwelve-year-old Christopher McArthur never made it to Egan Intermediate School on Oct. 12. He was hit by a car. But because he wore a bicycle helmet that morning he is alive and back at school already. read moreCommentAddressing the increase in neighborhood noiseOther Voices read moreA summary of Town Crier endorsementsYes on Measures H and I, which would raise the Los Altos utility-user tax from 3.75 percent to 6.25 percent. The residents have spoken - they want better police dispatch services, improved parks, safer streets. This allows the city to pay for these needs. read moreYes on Measure E, Foothill-De Anza bondWe support the Foothill-De Anza bond, Measure E, on Tuesday's ballot, not because it will simply improve the look of the community colleges, but because it funds sorely needed improvements. Here's what we found: read moreThe mommy dress codeBlue Jeans & Jelly Beans read moreLetters to the EditorMeasure E on our ballot asks us to vote for a $248 million bond issue to repair and upgrade the facilities at Foothill and De Anza Community Colleges. read moreCommunity1999 Follies raises $10,000 for Bus Barn Stage CompanySpecial to the Town Crier read morePolice ReportOct. 18, 9:04 a.m., 900 block of South Springer Road: A caller reported that a red shaggy dog with no tags or collar bit the garbage man. read moreAgent says 'things' still get through despite best effortsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreTia O'Brien tells Morning Forum how TV news differs from printSpecial to the Town Crier read moreThe prune harvest in the 1930s, going barefoot on the dry prunesThe prune harvest was a busy time in the orchards of Los Altos in the 1930s, and it's an experience Ruth Erichsen will never forget. This is Part Two of an interview with Mrs. Erichsen in l997. read moreHalloween celebration scheduled Friday in downtown Los AltosSpecial to the Town Crier read moreConner Park officially open to the publicSpecial to the Town Crier read moreNew executive director named at MV humanitarian organizationTom Myers of Mountain View has been named the new executive director of the Community Services Agency (CSA) of Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills. read moreTips for kids, petsThe following are Halloween safety tips for children and pets. read moreIronman endures for CSMA programsWhen Neil Schiffman competes in the Ironman Triathlon in Panama City, Fla., on Nov. 6, his heart will be beating not only to sustain him through the grueling swim (2.4 miles), bike ride (112 miles), and marathon run (26.2 miles) of the event. read moreSave the DateLos Altos Veterans' Day salute, 11:30 a.m., Community Plaza, downtown Los Altos at Main and State streets. read moreLAH resident stricken with Lou Gehrig's Disease holds open-house benefit for research fundingSpecial to the Town Crier read moreCalendarLos Altos Residential Design Guidelines Task Force, 5:30 p.m., Room 15, Hillview Community Center, Los Altos. read moreCommunity BriefsThe Los Altos-Mountain View chapters of the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women are co-sponsoring a candidates' forum, scheduled for 7 tonight, at the Los Altos City Hall Council Chambers, 1 N. San Antonio Road. read moreweather chartread moreSchoolsSt. Nicholas dedicates new 'Guslani' science buildingSchools Roundup read moreSchools BriefsThe Cupertino Union School District is holding a school funding forum from 7:30-9 p.m., tonight at Garden Gate Elementary School, 10500 Ann Arbor Ave. in Cupertino. read moreLASD approves new boundaries for K-6 schoolsBoundary changes school by school: read moreLos Altos students and administrators wage battle over censorshipSpecial to the Town Crier read moreSportsSports On The SidePro golfer Juli Inkster of Los Altos and soccer star Mia Hamm were honored as Sportswomen of the Year by the Women's Sports Foundation at an Oct. 18 ceremony in New York. Inkster, 39, last month qualified for the LPGA Hall of Fame and has won five tournaments this year. read moreMtn. View hosting Gunn Saturday in a battle for first placeSpecial to the Town Crier read moreWorld United soccer season kicks into gearThe World United under-l7 boys soccer team is off to a fast start this fall, and three area players have a lot to do with it. read moreBaseball team with local players wins national championshipLed by three Los Altos baseball players, the West Bay Titans claimed the United States Sports Specialty Association' AAA national championship Oct. 10 in Fort Worth, Texas. read moreGray leads Owls past San Jose City, 36-0Town Crier Staff Writer read morePinewood tennis team closes in on title; St. Francis volleyball team wins another tourneyPrep Sports Summary read moreLos Altos cross-country team making a run at CCSIt would be hard for Kathryn Picanco to imagine her first year as Los Altos High cross-country coach going any smoother than it has thus far. read moreHigh School Athletes Of The Monthhere's no questioning who leads the Pinewood School volleyball team on and off the court: Katie Collins. read moreSt. Francis is fully loadedSo many weapons. That could be the slogan for this year's St. Francis High boys water polo team. read moreOn Deck: the local sports lineup for Oct. 27 to Nov. 2Football read moreLancers roll over Riordan; Bellarmine up nextSt. Francis High football coach Mike Mitchell didn't savor last Friday's 31-14 home win over Riordan for long. read moreBusiness & Real EstateItalian Deli celebrates 20th anniversarySpecial to the Town Crier read moreYou, the podium and how to make the job of public speaking easierJean on the Job read moreBusiness BriefsThe Mountain View Chamber of Commerce will host an emergency preparedness forum 8:30-10:30 a.m., Nov. 4 at the Police and Fire Auditorium, 1000 Villa St., Mountain View. read moreAdobe Systems jumps 11 pointsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreBusiness booming at Los Altos based eCouponsSpecial to the Town Crier read moreTransactionsLos Altos read moreWeekly SpecialWeddingsMonika Christina Forsberg and Jeffrey Alan Davidson were married on July 17 in Carmel Valley. read moreObituariesJames E. Althausen died Sept. 19 in Cupertino. A native of California, he was 83. read moreNoteworthiesPreston won a first-place honor for his 1949 Packard. Blach featured a Dodge pickup, Johannsen offered a Ford 2-door and Jensen brought an M.G.T.C. read moreFormer SCU professor returns for Jesuit alumni retreatThe Rev. Robert W. Scholla, former professor at Santa Clara University, is returning to Los Altos Friday through Sunday to direct a weekend retreat for graduates of Jesuit schools, their spouses, and friends. read moreString Trio of N.Y. opens CSMA's free concert seriesThe Community School of Music & Arts presents acclaimed chamber jazz ensemble the String Trio of New York at 11 a.m., Saturday at CSMA's campus at 253 Martens Ave., Mountain View. read moreFemale vocalists carry 'Don Giovanni'Special to the Town Crier read moreMehta's 'Earth' is a good lesson in historySpecial to the Town Crier read moreNorwich Cathedral choir to perform tonight in Los AltosThe choir of men and boys from Norwich Cathedral in England performs at 7:30 p.m., today at Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road, Los Altos. The choir, which has received critical acclaim from the national and international music media, will sing a variety of choral music. read moreThe world as their classroomSpecial to the Town Crier read moreDon't overlook safety in the excitement of travelingTraveling to new and exciting destinations can cause you to overlook some very important safety measures with valuables. We can overcome some of the terrible consequences by keeping this list handy to read over at the start of each trip. I keep a copy in my suitcase to remind me to pay attention. read more3-day French antiques eventSpecial to the Town Crier read moreLos Altos Garden Club celebrates 70 years of fellowship, flowers and garden toursSpecial to the Town Crier read moreKnow all the angles on corner lotsHomebuyers don't like to compromise. When it comes to the yard, the bigger the better. read moreHome BriefsThe Garden Writers Association of America recently recognized Los Altos garden writer, edible garden expert, author, landscape designer and photographer Rosalind Creasy by naming her a Fellow. Creasy becomes one of only 50 members designated Fellows since 1948. The association includes more than 1,800 members, all professionals in horticulture, gardening and the environment. read moreNative Plant Society sale attracts Los Altos area nativesSpecial to the Town Crier read moreGood neighbors part of the good life - if you have timeSpecial to the Town Crier read moreNew ranch manager's house at Hidden VillaSpecial to the Town Crier read moreMaria's shops voted No.1 for European antiques, fabricsSpecial to the Town Crier read more |
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