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MasterCarver (Annual Police Pumpkin Carving Event with a Twist)
Meet the five officers who will be racing against clock to create a pumpkin masterpiece, tomorrow at 3PM! Grab your pumpkin and carving tools for an afternoon filled with virtual Halloween fun. Learn carving tricks, safety tips, meet Captain Krauss’ new puppy, and much more!
Who are you rooting for?
- Agent Vernon
- Officer Cottrell
- Officer Cahalan
- Officer Friebel
- Detective Major
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Council Agenda Summary
Here’s a preview of the upcoming Council meeting agenda. Residents can speak on each of these issues, as well as anything not on the agenda. Council Meetings start at 7PM, and can be viewed through Facebook or RingCentral.
Public Hearing
- 126 Mt Hamilton-Review of Revised Project
- Building Electrification and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Reach Codes
- Park-in-Lieu Fees Resolution
Discussion Items
- 330 Distel Circle-Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Santa Clara
- Finance Subcommittee
Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments prior to the meeting at PublicComment@losaltosca.gov with the subject line in the following format: PUBLIC COMMENT AGENDA ITEM ## - MEETING DATE. Correspondence must be received by 2:00PM on the day of the meeting to ensure it can be distributed prior to the meeting. Emails received prior to the meeting will be included in the public record.
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City Playgrounds Reopen After COVID-19 Closures in March
The City continues to carefully reopen high-touch surfaces closed in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Playgrounds are the latest addition to available park amenities, which previously included parks, trails, open spaces, and public restrooms. Benches, picnic tables, and barbecue grills will remain closed.
"With flu season fast approaching and COVID-19 still prevalent, we are acting cautiously to ensure a safe environment by establishing rules so our residents and visitors can enjoy playgrounds again," said Donna Legge, Director of Recreation and Community Services.
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County Guidance for a Safe Halloween
Bay Area health officials remind residents that October holiday festivities (Halloween, Día de Los Muertos, etc.) carry a high risk for spreading COVID-19. Focusing on decorations, limiting activities to the people you live with, and virtual costume parties/contests will help keep our communities safe this season. Together, we need to do as much as we can to protect ourselves and those around us.
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COVID Testing in Los Altos - October 29
El Camino Health’s Mountain View hospital will be offering no cost COVID-19 testing for those who live, work, or go to school within the El Camino Healthcare District next Thursday, October 29, from 8:30AM to 4:20PM. This pop-up testing will be hosted in Downtown at the Assistance League of Los Altos (169 State Street, Los Altos, CA, 94022).
If you want to make an appointment, please visit their eligibility and appointment page or call them at (650) 940-7022 and press option 4. Online appointment scheduling closes on Monday, October 26, at 5PM, while scheduling by phone closes Wednesday, October 28, at 5PM.
This testing site is not designed to test individuals with symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals with symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for evaluation and testing.
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Get the Flu Shot! No Appointment Needed.
Free flu shots are administered every Saturday through mid-December from 9AM-4PM at the SCC Fairgrounds. Shots are available for everyone age 3 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Younger children should receive a shot from their regular pediatrician.
- Car entrance for general parking: Gate D, 2542 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111
- Pedestrian entrance and disabled parking: Gate B, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111
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Ballot Box Locations
With the election nearing, it’s important to know where Los Altos ballot boxes are located. Residents can drop off their ballot outside City Hall, the Civic Center Library, or the Woodland Library; all these locations are valid, safe, and accessible. Make sure your vote is counted early and safely at our drop-off locations!
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Foothill Expressway Project Lane Closure
Expect delays around 7AM to 5PM as work continues on the Foothill Expressway Widening Project with a closure of one lane of Foothill Expressway (the lane turning right onto San Antonio) from October 20 through October 27. If possible, avoid the area or plan your commute with this closure in mind.
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Hallow-Window Family Painting
Last weekend 13 families filled Downtown with lots of Halloween spirit for this year’s Hallow-Window Family Painting. A big ‘thank you’ to all the talented artists that participated; the windows look very scary!
We’d also like to thank the Downtown merchants, LAVA, and the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce for their support.
Check out this year’s paintings online or by visiting our Downtown!
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Alpha Girls: A Conversation with Author Julian Guthrie and SV Female Trailblazers
Los Altos Celebrates Women's Suffrage presents an engaging conversation with Julian Guthrie and a panel of Silicon Valley female trailblazers. Hear what motivated and inspired the trailblazers and female venture capitalists Julian writes about in her book, and how they successfully navigated their respective fields.
Tune into the Alpha Girls' discussion on November 9, 2020, from 7PM - 8:15PM by registering online.
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Calling all Gingerbread House Makers!
We're excited to celebrate the 33rd Annual Gingerbread House Exhibit virtually this year, and we're calling on our gingerbread creators and innovators!
If you would like to participate in this year's exhibit please create, photograph, and submit your creation by Monday, November 30 at 5PM.
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Don't Be Bored This Winter
Register for a winter season Recreation class! Holiday programming takes place during the following weeks:
- 12/21 – 12/23
- 12/28 – 12/31
- 1/4 - 1/8
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Share Your Harvest Creations
Share your harvest decorations with the community and be a part of a moment of friendship and kinship. Prizes will be awarded during a fun, virtual drawing on Thursday, October 29, from 11AM to 12PM. Call the 50+ Program at (650) 947-2797 to register.
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Need Tech Help?
Schedule a one-hour session with our tech tutor, Ellen on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 1PM through 3PM; sessions are done through Zoom or over-the-phone. To make an appointment, call (650) 947-2797.
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Flood Preparedness
The City of Los Altos Public Works Department prepares year-round in anticipation of the rainy season. We can reduce the risk of flooding, downed trees, and electrical interruptions caused by fallen branches with your help. For Flood Preparedness Week (October 17-24), we offer guidance and essential resources to keep your family and home safe in case of a flood.
Los Altos is Storm Ready
How our Public Works Department prepares for the rainy season:
- Systematically cleaning all storm drain inlets prior to the rainy season
- Inspecting and clearing debris in difficult to access stormwater ditches
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Preparing sandbag stations
- Pruning and trimming City trees and removing dead trees caused by the drought
- Inspecting and waterproofing traffic signal related equipment; preparing backup generators for signal outages
- Preparing and maintaining necessary equipment needed to respond to storm events
- Conducting emergency operation drills with the Police Department and Santa Clara County Fire Department to set up an Emergency Operation Center (EOC) in order to practice and prepare for storm and flood response
How You Can Be Storm Ready
- Properly trimming and maintaining street trees on/adjacent to your property (before the rainy season)
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Collecting and properly disposing of heavy leaf fall before storms occur. Be sure to fill up the yard waste container first; remaining leaves should be left on the lawn until closer to anticipated collection day.
- Do not pile leaves in the gutter before a storm, as this leads to drains becoming clogged and a higher probability of flooding.
- Removing leaves and debris from storm drain inlets with a rake or shovel.
- Report storm-related hazards to the Maintenance Services Division at (650) 947-2785 during regular business hours. After-hours, weekends, and holidays, call the Los Altos Police Department 24/7 non-emergency line at (650) 947-2770.
- Storm-related hazards include street flooding, fallen trees/limbs, plugged storm drains, traffic signal outages, and fallen street signs.
- Use sandbags to protect flood-prone entrances to your home.
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The City of Los Altos offers two complimentary self-serve sandbag stations at the City’s Municipal Services Center (707 Fremont Avenue) in the McKenzie Park parking lot. Sand, shovels and bags are available 24/7.
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