Scammers on the prowl.

More than 40 residents in Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills have been hit by scammers masquerading as PG&E bill collectors in 2024 alone. Want to avoid the scam? Knowing the signs is half the battle. The Town Crier has more.

Cut your carbon footprint – and your tax bill

As a homeowner, you can save money, make your home more energy efficient, and even add value to your property by taking advantage of financial assistance programs offered by state and federal agencies:

• Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL)

• California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)

• Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA)

• Medical Baseline Allowance

• Energy Savings Assistance (ESA)

• Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM)

• Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

• Equipment Tax Credits for Primary Residences