The Bay Area's ICU availability fell under 15% this past week causing the State to enact the Regional Stay Home Order across the Bay Area. The order went into effect last night at 11:59PM. To further stress the importance of our actions, local hospitals are reporting approximately 1086 new cases daily and a total of 13 ICU beds remaining. Now more than ever it is important that we do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 because what you do this holiday season will determine if we have enough capacity in the coming weeks. Continue to wear a face covering, maintain a physical distance, wash your hands, use hand sanitizer, and refrain from gathering and traveling.

Through the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorizations, the first COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for use in the United States. COVID-19 vaccines are allocated to the County of Santa Clara by the State of California. These vaccines are available at no cost, but only eligible people are able to receive them. Personnel prioritized for first COVID-19 vaccine doses are people at risk of getting COVID-19 because they work in direct healthcare or long-term care settings. The County of Santa Clara's website outlines the tiers and what residents can receive the vaccine.

If you missed the Los Altos COVID pop-ups, El Camino Health's Mountain View Hospital is offering COVID testing Monday through Friday from 7:30AM – 4:00PM at 2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040. Schedule an appointment online or call (650) 940-7022 and select option 4. Tests at this location are for individuals who do not have COVID-19 symptoms. There are plenty of other opportunities to get tested throughout Santa Clara County. For testing locations, please visit sccfreetest.org and schedule an appointment.

For more information on Los Altos' precautionary measures implemented to mitigate coronavirus, please visit losaltosca.gov/covid19. 

The City of Los Altos, Festival of Lights Parade Association, and Town of Los Altos Hills Present, “Homage to The Holidays Video”. Our local holiday traditions brought to life every week in December.

When it comes to the pioneers who built Silicon Valley, it wasn’t only men. Women made a significant contribution, and Los Altos History Museum brings these innovators to light in a webinar entitled “Women in Tech: Then and Now,” slated for Jan 14 at 5pm.

This program is offered in conjunction with the Museum’s exhibit, “Rise Up! The Fight for Women’s Suffrage,” on display on the porch of the J. Gilbert Smith House through Feb 21, 2021. 

The webinar is free to join, but registration is required on the Museum’s website at losaltoshistory.org/WomenInTech.

The Recreation and Community Services Department is eager to host for the first time the 19th Annual Virtual Fun Run. This is a 5k race that will take place between January 1 to January 8, 2021. All ages are welcome. If you have questions about this event, feel free to give us a call at (650) 947-2790 or reach out to us at LosAltosRecreation.org.

Gingerbread creations make wonderful centerpieces for family celebrations! Check out our virtual tour of all the sweet entries in this year’s Annual Gingerbread exhibition. The house tour can be viewed at https://www.losaltosca.gov/recreation/page/house-tour

For more information about this event please visit our Gingerbread House page, call (650) 947-2790, or reach out to us at LosAltosRecreation.org.

Because working on just one item a month can make a significant difference in your preparedness, we’re delighted to announce the very first, City of Los Altos 2020 Preparedness Calendar! With beautiful photos of our community, the calendar encourages you to improve your level of preparedness and your family’s safety, a little bit at a time. 

See where you can pick yours up on the Emergency Preparedness page.