Los Altos

Los Altos is a city of 32,000 between Mountain View and Cupertino — an affluent, small-town enclave fiercely protective of its character. Incorporated 1952, governed by a five-member Council, and notably where Steve Jobs first pitched the personal computer concept.

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The Los Altos City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 13, 2026, continuing its recent focus on parking issues around Los Altos High School. This follows agendas from earlier meetings in September that also addressed parking concerns near the school, indicating ongoing attention to local traffic and parking management.

Separately, the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Board will meet tomorrow, September 28, with public comment expected on its agenda. Also on September 28, the regional Water Supply and Demand Management Committee will convene to discuss high-impact infrastructure topics. Residents interested in county and regional issues may want to follow these meetings. Meanwhile, Los Altos residents should watch for updates from the October 13 City Council meeting regarding parking and other local matters.

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