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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The Los Altos City Council will meet on July 28, 2026, with a key agenda item focused on parking around Los Altos High School. This topic touches on public safety, racial equality, police accountability, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and education, reflecting community concerns about traffic and safety near the school. The council recently addressed this issue at its July 14 meeting, setting the stage for further discussion and potential decisions.

Looking ahead, the council has another regular meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026. Nearby regional bodies also have upcoming meetings that may interest residents, including the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board on August 6 and the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on August 10. These meetings cover broader transportation and county governance issues that can affect Los Altos. Residents following local governance should watch the July 28 council meeting closely for developments on school-area parking and safety measures.

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