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Virtual City Offices Closed Friday
City Hall, the Maintenance Services Center, and the Recreation & Community Services front office will be closed for the Defined 9/80 Friday.
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Regional Stay Home Order Updates and Reminders
In order to curb the rapidly escalating surge in COVID hospitalizations, Santa Clara County implemented the Regional Stay Home Order last Sunday, December 6, 2020, and will remain in effect until Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Regional Stay Home Order prohibits private gatherings of any size, closes salons, barbershops, and personal service, while critical infrastructure and retail can remain open at 20% capacity, and requires 100% masking and physical distancing. Restaurants must also close outdoor dining and may only operate take-out or delivery. As of today, December 10, playgrounds will be allowed to re-open under the Regional Stay Home Order. Park restrooms will remain closed. As a reminder, non-essential work, movement, and gatherings must stop between 10PM and 5AM. This will remain in effect until December 21, at 5AM.
This year we ask residents to re-think the holiday season to celebrating traditions at home. For the safety of you, your family, and the community, please wear a face covering, maintain a physical distance, wash your hands, and refrain from gathering or traveling. Now more than ever it is important that we work together to slow the spread of COVID-19. For more information on Los Altos' precautionary measures implemented to mitigate coronavirus, please visit losaltosca.gov/covid19.
All Testing Appointments Now Open
COVID testing sites are coming to Los Altos and Los Altos Hills throughout December. If you need to schedule a test, we urge you to make your appointment immediately as slots are filling up quickly.
December 11 — Los Altos Hills Council Chamber (26379 W. Fremont Rd)
December 17 — Los Altos Youth Center (1 North San Antonio Road)
December 22 — Assistance League of Los Altos (169 State Street)
Volunteer Opportunity
We are currently looking for volunteers to support the testing staff. Volunteers will help with line management and other administrative tasks. To sign-up, visit our Volunteer Portal.
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Welcoming our new Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers
This past week at the Council reorganization, the City welcomed new Councilmembers, Sally Meadows, Lynette Lee Eng, and Jonathan Weinberg. These new councilmembers were joined by our new Mayor, Neysa Fligor, and Vice Mayor, Anita Enander. We're eager to witness and take part in the countless efforts they will accomplish for the Los Altos community.
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City Council Actions
Here’s the agenda for the City Council meeting next week. 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 Hearings
Discussion Items
- Bocce Ball/Grant Park Master Plan
- Community Center Project Financing
- 2021 City Council Assignments
- Emergency Measures for Addressing COVID-19
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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TODAY: Chat with a Councilmember
Join one of your City councilmembers today from 6PM to 8PM for the City Council Open Office Hours. This is a great opportunity to chat with a councilmember regarding issues in your neighborhood, recent decisions, or anything else that you would like to address. Join the meeting here.
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Last Chance: Get the Flu Shot! No Appointment Needed.
This Saturday is the last opportunity to receive a free flu shot from 9AM-4PM at the SCC Fairgrounds. Shots are available for everyone age 3 years and older; younger children should receive a shot from their regular pediatrician. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- 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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Trimming the Town with Holiday Trees
The City of Los Altos, Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, and Los Altos Village Association invite all residents to visit three of our business districts and enjoy the holiday trees decorated by businesses, community groups, nonprofit organizations, and families. These 61 trees are located across Downtown, Loyola Corners, and the Rancho Shopping Center.
While strolling through our beautiful town, snap pictures with your favorite trees, and share on social media with the hashtag #TrimATree! For a map of all the holiday trees, visit the Chamber of Commerce website.
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Local Traditions Brought to Life
Relive the 2020 Los Altos Festival of Lights Float Display through the televised production, Homage to the Holidays. In addition to the float display the video features the Town of Los Altos Hills Barn Lighting, and a tour of holiday lights and street decorations throughout Los Altos.
Residents can watch the video presentation on YouTube. It will also be shown every Saturday and Sunday at 7PM and Wednesdays at 12PM through January 3 on KMVT 15, Silicon Valley Community Media Comcast Channel 15, and U-verse Channel 99.
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TIS' THE SEASON FOR GIVING |
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Don't miss your chance to brighten the spirits of children in need!
The final Santa Clara County Fire Department Holiday Toy Drive drive-through donation event will be held this Saturday, December 12, from 9AM to 1PM at the Monta Vista Fire Station in Cupertino.
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Help the Youth Commission Grant 50 Holiday Wishes
The Los Altos Youth Commission has partnered with the Family Giving Tree (FGT) to help everyone in our community have a happy holiday. For 30 years, FGT has been granting holiday wishes for those in need. To help in this effort, the Los Altos Youth Commission has set a goal of raising $500, which totals to 50 wishes. Join us in bringing smiles to those who need it most; into neighborhoods hardest hit by the pandemic.
Share the Holiday Cheer
Community Services Agency (CSA) is holding its annual holiday food and gift card distribution from December 7-23, 2020. CSA is accepting $25 Target gift cards and/or $50 Safeway gift cards to help those within our community purchase basic goods. Share the cheer and donate today! For more information or to arrange contactless drop-off, call CSA at (650) 968-0836 ext. 100.
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New Years Resolution? Make Preparedness #1
With the new year approaching, the Los Altos PREPARES program encourages everyone to take steps to strengthen their household’s emergency preparedness.
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.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
On December 4, the City of Los Altos hosted a Red Cross Blood Drive at the Los Altos Youth Center. Thirty-three donors gave blood, resulting in a total of 34 productive units (28 Whole Blood, 6 Power Red), towards a goal of 40.
Their blood donations will help patients in the hospital, where blood transfusions may be given to patients with serious injuries; in surgery; in child birth; and in treatment for anemia, blood disorders, cancer treatments, and many others. See How Blood Donations Help and What Happens to Donated Blood.
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