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Right now in Los Altos
Coastal Flood Advisory until Saturday 12:00 AM.
- Today68° / 52°Overcast, 2° cooler than yesterdayAir quality 39 — good
- Record for October 2788°Today runs 20° short
- Next low tide9:16 PM-0.7 ft at Palo Alto Yacht Harbor
What's on in Los Altos
What the daily edition is covering, plus community listings and premium placements.
- Dracula
October 8, 2026 – November 1, 2026 · 19:30 · Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley stages Steven Dietz's theatrical adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic vampire tale. The gothic drama delivers chills, suspense, and psychological conflict on stage. It is intended for general theatergoers and fans of classic horror. Details → - Toddler Storytime
October 28, 2026 · 10:30 · Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Rd
Toddler Storytime provides an interactive half-hour of picture books, songs, and movement activities. It is designed for early walkers and toddlers alongside their parents or caregivers. Details → - Baby Storytime and Play
October 28, 2026 · 13:00 · Los Altos Library, 13 S San Antonio Rd
An interactive story and playtime session hosted at the Los Altos Library. The program is geared toward babies and their caregivers to support early learning through songs and play. Details → - Story Explorers Book Club
October 28, 2026 · 16:00 · Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Rd
This youth book club gathers young readers to explore, read, and discuss engaging stories together. The program is geared toward school-age children who want to practice literacy and reading comprehension. Details → - Complete Streets Commission Regular Meeting
October 28, 2026 · 18:00 · Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave
The Complete Streets Commission meets regularly to review transportation infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and street improvement projects. The meeting is open to the public and serves residents interested in city roadways and multi-modal mobility. Details → - Día de los Muertos Bilingual Storytime
October 29, 2026 · 10:30 · College Terrace Library, 2300 Wellesley St, Palo Alto
A special Día de los Muertos bilingual storytime hosted at the College Terrace Library in Palo Alto. The program includes stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English for young children and their caregivers. Details → - Downtown Farmers Market Season Finale
October 29, 2026 · 16:00 · 200 State St
The closing session of the weekly open-air market in downtown Los Altos. Visitors can shop for fresh farm produce, specialty foods, and artisan goods from local vendors. Details →
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Los Altos at a glance
| Population | 30,736 |
|---|---|
| Median age | 46 |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Median home value | $2,000,001 |
| Median rent | $3,501 |
| Homeownership | 81% |
| College-educated | 87.2% |
| Average commute | 23 min |
| Work from home | 35.2% |
About Los Altos, California
Los Altos is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States, in the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 31,625 according to the 2020 census. Wikipedia → The median age is 46 and the median household income $250,001. About 87.2% of residents hold a college degree. 35.2% of workers work from home, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The MailerDot Los Altos newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Los Altos today.
Common questions
Is there a free newsletter for Los Altos, CA?
Yes. MailerDot publishes a free daily newsletter for Los Altos, CA covering local news, weather, and events. It has sent 28 editions since September 29, 2026, every morning, with no paywall and no spam.
What's the latest news in Los Altos?
The most recent Los Altos edition, on October 27, 2026, led with “Downtown Farmers Market Wraps Its Season This Thursday”. Before that: “A Neighborhood Candy Counter Built to Last” (October 26) and “Orange Pumpkins Pop Up Across Downtown Windows” (October 25). Every past edition is in the archive on this page.
What events are happening in Los Altos this week?
Coming up in Los Altos: Dracula (October 8), Toddler Storytime (October 28) and Baby Storytime and Play (October 28). The full calendar is on the Events tab, and the daily digest's "What's On Around Town" section carries today, tomorrow, and the day after every morning.
What's in the Los Altos daily digest?
Each edition has five sections: The Lead (the day's main local story, with context), Local Pulse (top headlines), Today's Outlook (weather with context), What's On Around Town (events, shows, and markets), and Spotlight & Story (hidden gems and local figures). It's a 5-minute read.
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Who writes the Los Altos newsletter?
An AI language model writes it. Each morning's edition is written automatically from current public local sources — news, weather, and event listings — and no person edits it before it is sent. A city's commercial rights can be leased by one local operator, who places sponsorships but never writes or edits the content. It's free for readers, funded by clearly labelled local sponsorships.
What's in the Los Altos daily digest
- The Lead — the day's main local story, with what happened and why it matters.
- Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
- Today's Outlook — the Los Altos forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
- What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows for today, tomorrow, and the day after.
- Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.
Recent Los Altos editions
- October 27, 2026 — Downtown Farmers Market Wraps Its Season This Thursday
- October 26, 2026 — A Neighborhood Candy Counter Built to Last
- October 25, 2026 — Orange Pumpkins Pop Up Across Downtown Windows
- October 24, 2026 — Spooky Beats and Float Building Launch Homecoming Week
- October 23, 2026 — Wine Strolls and Makers Markets Fill the Weekend
- October 22, 2026 — Fresh Chapter Begins for the Neighborhood Weekly on Main Street
- October 20, 2026 — Bullis Middle School Scores Top-Ten Statewide Ranking
- October 19, 2026 — Long-Range Plan Maps Walkable Hubs and Green Corridors
- October 18, 2026 — Behind the Glass Walls of the New Library Courtyard
- October 17, 2026 — Downtown Farmers Market Adds Two Extra Weeks
- October 16, 2026 — Dozens of Local Nonprofits Head Downtown Tomorrow
- October 15, 2026 — Teachers and First Responders Gain Local Housing Priority
- October 14, 2026 — 172 New Rental Homes Arrive on El Camino Real
- October 13, 2026 — Historic 1776 Trail Marked With Simple Wooden Signs
- October 12, 2026 — Fire Crews Start Crucial Brush Clearing on Magdalena Today
- October 11, 2026 — Over 160 Community Service Projects Wrap Up Today
- October 10, 2026 — Downtown Farmers Market Extends Season Through Late October
- October 9, 2026 — Author Talks, Farm Trails, and Big Brass This Weekend
- October 8, 2026 — Outdoor Reading Courtyard Takes Shape by the Heritage Orchard
- October 7, 2026 — Downtown Striping Brings Wider Bike Lanes and Safer Crosswalks
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