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Weekly summary for Los Altos
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Los Altos, police accountability discussions continue to focus on the city’s use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. The Los Altos Police Department maintains a robust network of these cameras as a public safety tool, with city officials noting their role in addressing crime trends in 2026. The Los Altos City Council met recently and will hold upcoming regular meetings on May 12 and May 26, where related public safety and accountability topics may be further addressed. Key points: - Los Altos actively uses Flock Safety ALPR cameras for crime prevention and public safety. - The city maintains a strong network of these cameras operated by the police department. - Recent and upcoming City Council meetings provide ongoing opportunities for oversight and discussion of police accountability measures. What to watch: The May 12 City Council meeting may include updates or new agenda items related to police accountability and public safety technology.

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Agenda item: Parking around Los Altos High School. City Council is meeting Tue, Jun 9 at 7:00 AM.
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2026-06-09 • 7:00 PM
City Council
Los Altos City Council - Regular Meeting
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Agenda item: Parking around Los Altos High School
MOUNTAIN VIEW – LOS ALTOS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LOS ALTOS CITY COUNCIL 2X2 4 PM – Friday, February 21, 2025 Via Videoconference MEETING NOTICE The City of Los Altos Mayor Pete Dailey and Councilmember Larry…
2026-06-23 • 7:00 PM
City Council
Los Altos City Council - Regular Meeting
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Agenda item: Parking around Los Altos High School
MOUNTAIN VIEW – LOS ALTOS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LOS ALTOS CITY COUNCIL 2X2 4 PM – Friday, February 21, 2025 Via Videoconference MEETING NOTICE The City of Los Altos Mayor Pete Dailey and Councilmember Larry…
2026-07-14 • 7:00 PM
City Council
Los Altos City Council - Regular Meeting
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Agenda item: Parking around Los Altos High School
MOUNTAIN VIEW – LOS ALTOS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LOS ALTOS CITY COUNCIL 2X2 4 PM – Friday, February 21, 2025 Via Videoconference MEETING NOTICE The City of Los Altos Mayor Pete Dailey and Councilmember Larry…

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MeetingPublic meeting summaryCity Council
5/26/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Los Altos City Council - Regular Meeting
Los Altos City Council - Regular Meeting's 2026-05-26 meeting centered on Parking around Los Altos High School and School Resource Officers, with additional discussion on Antisemitic Instagram Post. - Parking around Los…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors
5/12/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Regular Meeting
San Francisco Board of Supervisors's 2026-05-12 meeting centered on Report of Assessment Costs - Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program and Report of Assessment Costs for Blighted Properties - Accelerated Sidewalk Abate…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryCity Council
5/12/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Los Altos City Council - Regular Meeting
Los Altos City Council - Regular Meeting's 2026-05-12 meeting centered on Parking around Los Altos High School and School Resource Officers, with additional discussion on Antisemitic Instagram Post. - Parking around Los…
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2026-04-07
48: Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph
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Flock Safety License Plate Readers — Privacy, Immigration & Public Safety
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Los Altos has actively embraced Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras as a public safety tool, with the city maintaining a robust network used by the Los Altos Police Department. City officials have …