Fire-safe Los Altos home hits the market with $8 million price tag
A three-acre Los Altos property recently hit the market with an $8 million price tag. That's not hugely different from other homes in the region but this one has some unique features that set it apart — namely that it's built to withstand wildfires.
2 bodies found in car near Castle Rock State Park in Los Gatos
Authorities are investigating the deaths of two people found inside a car along a highway near Castle Rock State Park in Los Gatos, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Los Altos police release sketch of suspect who assaulted an 89-year-old man
The Los Altos Police Department on Monday released a sketch and description of a man suspected of an assault with a deadly weapon on an 89-year-old man.
Mail thief targeting US Postal boxes in Los Altos
Police in Los Altos put out a warning this week about a suspected mail thief who has been targeting people's financial information in the city. According to police, the brazen thief has been targeting mailboxes right outside of the city's post office on Miramonte Avenue.
Los Altos Hills residents worried about string of home burglaries
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office says they believe South American theft groups and others are responsible for surveiling and burglarizing homes.
Headspin founder, Los Altos entrepreneur sentenced to prison
A Los Altos tech entrepreneur was sentenced to prison for giving potential investors false financial information while the company raised more than $100 million, federal prosecutors said Friday.
San Leandro police chief leaves department under cloud after investigation
The San Leandro police chief who was under an investigation since fall for unknown reasons has left the department with no explanation about why.
Biden to visit San Francisco, Los Altos Hills
The White House has announced that President Biden will be coming to California next week, including stops in the Bay Area.
Section of El Camino Real closed since Christmas fire to reopen
Los Altos police say all lanes of the eastbound section of El Camino Real between San Antonio Road and Sherwood Avenue are scheduled to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday morning after being closed due to the demolition of a building.
Investigators work to find cause of Los Altos Christmas fire as demolition project begins
Fire investigators are on the verge of determining the cause of a devastating three-alarm fire that destroyed multiple businesses in Los Altos.
El Camino Real in Los Altos closed for 2 weeks due to fire
A portion of El Camino Real in Los Altos will be closed for two weeks as crews demolish a building damaged by fire, officials said Tuesday.
Los Altos judo studio, dance school and other businesses struggle after 3-alarm fire
A three-alarm fire on Christmas morning tore through some beloved Los Altos businesses, damaging a judo studio, a salon, an SAT tutoring center and a dance school.
Firefighters race to quell several Christmas blazes throughout Bay Area
The Bay Area saw several fires on Christmas Eve and Day displacing residents, including one resulting in the death of a woman and two small dogs.
3-alarm fire reported at Los Altos business on Christmas morning under control
Fire officials from the Santa Clara County Fire Department declared the Los Altos fire under control.
Thousands line the streets for the Los Altos festival of lights parade
With over 50 groups participating in the holiday parade, people from across the South Bay lined the street in Los Altos.
Driver dies after car slams into center divide in Los Altos hills
At least one person is dead after a vehicle slammed into the center divider along Interstate Highway 280 in Los Altos Hills early Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Los Altos synagogue evacuated after bomb threat, 2nd Bay Area synagogue 'swatted' in a month
A synagogue in Los Altos was evacuated after they fell victim to a bomb threat swatting hoax on Friday, according to reports.
Deceased body found in vehicle, Los Altos police investigating
Law enforcement officials in Los Altos are investigating the death of an adult male after police officers found the man's body in a parked vehicle on Thursday.
2 young adults dead in crash on Hwy 280 in Los Altos Hills
A young man and a young woman were killed early Saturday morning due to a crash on southbound Interstate Highway 280 in Los Altos Hills, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Collision snarls traffic on I-280
Authorities are investigating a crash that flipped a car on I-280 in Los Altos Hills on Monday.