INFORMATION BY AND FOR THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS

November 20-22

WEEK #47

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Welcome to the 47th edition of the Weekly for 2023.

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A special thanks to the community for this season of gratitude.

Thanks to Planning Commissioner Chair Alisa Bredo for catching a potential hazard on PageMill Road caused by erosion that our responsive Public Works team confirmed needed emergency repair. They will be starting the repairs as early as next week.

More events are coming your way including the Festival of Lights, the barn lighting, LAH planting of the North Hedge, and the New Year's Day Hike. Keep reading for more details.

Although we had another residential burglary, the trends are moving in the right direction after the Sheriff arrested the suspects linked to numerous crimes in and around the area.

Happy Thanksgiving (as a reminder we are closed on Thursday and Friday)

See you around Town!

1. Giving Thanks for our Community Spirit

As we gather around our tables to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for the incredible sense of community that defines our town. Our small town is more than just a collection of homes; it's a close-knit family of individuals who are dedicated to making our community a wonderful place to live.

This Thanksgiving, I am filled with gratitude for the spirit of partnership and collaboration that exists within our town. Together, we have faced challenges, celebrated triumphs, and worked hand in hand to build a town we can all be proud of.

Our town's success is a testament to the commitment of each resident to serve and contribute in their unique way. Whether through volunteering on a committee/commission/council, supporting local initiatives, or simply being a good neighbor, your individual efforts contribute to the collective strength of our community.

This Thanksgiving, let's celebrate not only the abundance of the season but also the abundance of goodwill that flows through our streets. Your commitment to service, collaboration, and partnership is what makes our town special, and I am thankful to be a part of such an extraordinary team and community.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy, gratitude, and the warmth of shared moments with loved ones. Thank you for being an integral part of our town's story.

With appreciation,

Peter Pirnejad

2. Page Mill Road Erosion Repair

Starting next week, Public Works maintenance staff will be conducting emergency erosion repair work on the shoulder of Page Mill Road between Country Way and Paseo Del Roble Drive. During the construction, a north/eastbound lane of Page Mill Road at the location may be closed for three to five days. The work shall be noticed through Nixle and social media outlets to inform the public of potential delays on Page Mill Road next week.

3. EVENTS

45th Annual Festival of Lights Parade

The Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade celebrates the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Los Altos the first Sunday after Thanksgiving. Paradegoers should look out for the Los Altos Hills Mother Goose Float propelled by the Los Altos Hills Youth Commission! For more information visit www.losaltosparade.org 

🗓️ Date: Sunday, 11/26

🕒 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

📍 Location: Downtown Los Altos

Barn Lighting

Ho Ho Ho! Come join us for a jolly celebration in the Los Altos Hills community. Enjoy your afternoon in the fresh outdoors at the Westwind Community Barn, where you can savor cookies and hot cider, or enjoy a glass of wine while the kids participate in a variety of seasonal activities, including games, crafting, face painting, pony rides, and a petting zoo!

Bring your camera as Santa will be available for last-minute holiday wish lists. The Barn will light up at 5:00 p.m. and Santa will ride off into the sunset in true Hills style! Make this holiday season memorable and bring the whole family for a day in the Hills they will not forget!

🗓️ Date: Sunday, 12/3

🕒 Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm

📍 Location:     Westwind Community Barn

                            27210 Altamont Road

                            Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

LAH planting of the North Hedge of the Orchard at Town Hall

Please join the Environmental Design and Protection Committee in planting a mixed California native plant hedge at the north side of the town hall orchard area.

If you have them, bring gardening gloves and a shovel (and/or a spade) labeled with your name. Shoes, and not sandals, are recommended and weather-appropriate gear (probably a sun hat).

Mixed native plant hedges serve several purposes:

1) Screening

2) Habitat support for beneficial insects and birds

3) Resilience to disease in that several plant species will have surviving members if a blight takes out one species

4) Location-adapted plants that have evolved with the local weather (including rainfall patterns) and soils: little water and no fertilized are needed after the plant has rooted into its planting site.

(Some of the plant choices below have been updated.)

🗓️Date: Sunday, December 3, 2023

🕒 Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm

📍 Address: 26379 Fremont Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 (Note: our site is to the north of the Heritage House and Orchard, adjacent to the fence)

New Year’s Day Hike/Walk

Los Altos Hills New Year's Day Pathways Walk is an annual community hike led by the Pathways Committee. The goal is to showcase the pathways and encourage residents to explore new sections of the pathways. Well-behaved dogs welcome! Three different routes have been planned and will be guided by Pathway Committee Members. You have a choice between a Leisurely, Moderate, or Strenuous route. Hiking shoes with grip are recommended since some trails may be slippery. Each hike involves some off-road, native paths giving an opportunity to explore our natural environment. Not recommended for strollers because of uneven steep terrain. However, there are walks around the area suitable for young families. Rain will cancel the event.

🗓️ Date: Monday, 1/1

🕒 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

📍 Location:    Purissima Park Baseball Fields

                            27500 Purissima Road

                            Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

4. Residential Burglary Update

There has been one reported residential burglary since the last report from the Sheriff ending 11/19/2023.

Deputies responded to a prior residential burglary on Nov. 20, 2023, that occurred on the 13000 block of Roble Alto Court in Los Altos Hills. The victim reported electronics and musical instruments missing. It is unknown how the suspect(s) made entry into the residence.  

PUBLIC SAFETY TOWN HALL EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Please stay tuned as we are announcing a new date for next year.

Coffee with the Sheriff

Special thanks to Captain Valenzuela for hosting the Coffee with the Sheriff on Tuesday and all those who participated. Residential burglaries are trending in the right direction since the Sheriff arrested suspects associated with several burglaries in the area.

Sheriff's Report

Planning and Building

CM Signing Authority Log

Job Opportunities

Public Works

Volunteer Opportunities

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