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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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2026-08-13
Los Altos City Council has an upcoming meeting on 2026-08-25
The Los Altos City Council will meet on August 25 to discuss parking issues around Los Altos High School. This topic touches on public safety, racial equality, police accountability, education, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. The council previously focused on this issue at their August 11 meeting, signaling ongoing attention to community concerns about school-area parking and safety.
Separately, the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections will hold a county-level meeting on September 1, with agenda items covering elections and governance. While this is a broader Santa Clara County matter, it may be of interest to Los Altos residents following local governance and election-related developments. Residents should watch the August 25 City Council meeting for potential decisions on high school parking that could affect daily commutes and neighborhood safety.
Meeting: Los Altos City Council • Los Altos City Council - Regular MeetingMeeting: Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections • Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections
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Complete Streets, Traffic Safety & Safe Routes to Schools
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Mental Health Services Budget Crisis
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View all meetingsLos Altos City Council - Regular Meeting
8/25/2026 • 7:00 PM
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MOUNTAIN VIEW – LOS ALTOS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LOS ALTOS CITY COUNCIL 2X2 4 PM – Friday, February 21, 2025 Via Videoconference MEETING NOTICE The City of Los A…
Santa Clara County Emergency Operational Area Council
8/27/2026 • 01:30 PM
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
9/22/2026 • 01:30 PM
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Budget document: FY 2025-26 adopted PDF
This Los Altos budget preview is available for internal and prelaunch review. The all-funds summary currently implies an approximately $3.43M projected gap, revenue comparisons are General Fund-focused, and city launch status remains coming soon.
Total Budget
$112.6M
Projected Deficit
$3.4M