Los Altos is shifting to by-district elections to comply with the California Voting Rights Act, avoiding a costly potential lawsuit.
Los Altos candidates square off over police station and other issues
Los Altos council candidates stress urgency in addressing the city's deteriorating police station and propose innovative solutions, like joint safety facilities with Mountain View.
Council declines to give $5 million for theater project, but may hire a fundraising consultant
City Council is hesitant to invest $5 million in a theater project due to a lack of major donors and prioritization of public safety.
Consultant hiring discussions reveal differing opinions on funding and prioritizing city needs.
Jonathan Weinberg favors new Los Altos police station
Mayor Weinberg prioritizes building a new police station but acknowledges slow progress due to council focus on district division.
Council to carve up the city into districts
Los Altos is shifting to by-district elections to comply with the California Voting Rights Act, avoiding a costly potential lawsuit.
Los Altos candidates square off over police station and other issues
Los Altos council candidates stress urgency in addressing the city's deteriorating police station and propose innovative solutions, like joint safety facilities with Mountain View.
Council declines to give $5 million for theater project, but may hire a fundraising consultant
City Council is hesitant to invest $5 million in a theater project due to a lack of major donors and prioritization of public safety.
Consultant hiring discussions reveal differing opinions on funding and prioritizing city needs.
Jonathan Weinberg favors new Los Altos police station
Mayor Weinberg prioritizes building a new police station but acknowledges slow progress due to council focus on district division.
Opinion: A stupid idea that decreases the rights of voters
Los Altos city officials opted to pay $30,000 to avoid a lawsuit rather than risk facing legal challenges from a threat for switching to district elections.