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Businesses: developer using fence to force land sale
The owners of several small businesses say a cyclone fence went up behind their properties the evening of May 10 with no real purpose other than to cut off access to their sho...
Last comment from Sabrina, a resident of the The Crossings neighborhood, on May 17, 2012 at 3:54 pm (Comments: 10)

Voters Guide: School district seeks approval of $198 million bond
Officials with the local elementary and middle school district are asking voters to approve a $198 million bond measure to modernize and improve school facilities and safety i...
Last comment from John, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood, 2 hours ago (Comments: 64)

Smoking ban takes effect Tuesday
A new ban on smoking near publicly accessible buildings and outdoor dining areas goes into effect Tuesday, May 15, which means a $50 citation for those caught violating the ne...
Last comment from Rob G, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood, on May 17, 2012 at 6:36 pm (Comments: 17)

Wednesday: commission to look at plans for San Antonio center
Planning Commissioners are expected to look at plans tonight for a 150-room hotel and 741,000 square feet of office space proposed for San Antonio Shopping Center near the cor...
Last comment from Hardin, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood, on May 17, 2012 at 1:00 pm (Comments: 24)


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"Fall color on Gretel Lane"
Several decades ago, someone decided to plant all of these trees on one street. On this day, with the afternoon sun's help, they gave us one beautiful fall color, not only in the trees, but through the snow-like leaves dusting over lawns and sidewalks, and into the street.

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Secret Garden, Spring Version (Auditions)
Waarts plays Sibelius Symphony Concert (Live Music)
U8 Boys Soccer Tryouts (Sports)
Grab Bag Theater presents: Anything Goes (On Stage)

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What's next for Moffett Field?
There's a way to maintain Moffett as a lightly used airfield, and NASA should have pursued it before engaging the GSA, says the man who ran Moffett Field before the Navy left in 1994.

Tuesday: Council may OK dedication of post office to fallen soldier
The Mountain View City Council will decide Tuesday whether to dedicate the Hope Street post office in memory of fallen U.S. Army Lt. Ken Ballard.

District hires new Huff principal
Huff Elementary School has a new principal. Heidi Smith will take over the position beginning with the 2012-13 school year, according to officials with the Mountain View Whisman School District.

Businesses: developer using fence to force land sale
The owners of several small businesses say a cyclone fence went up behind their properties the evening of May 10 with no real purpose other than to cut off access to their shops and force the sale of their properties.

Hangar One supporters prepare for Obama visit
The next time President Barack Obama lands Air Force One at Moffett Field he'll be greeted by a group working to save the towering 1930s airship hangar standing in the background.

Unarmed man robs Rotten Robbie station
An unarmed man made off with a handful of cash Wednesday evening after robbing a local gas station, police said.

Moon to eclipse sun on Sunday
Foothill College Astronomy Chair Andrew Fraknoi has some advice for what not to do during the solar eclipse on Sunday, May 20: Don't look at the sun with unprotected eyes.

Hospital to pick new board members
Next week, El Camino Hospital District's board of directors will choose the new members of the soon-to-be-expanded El Camino Hospital board, an official with the Mountain View-based health care organization said.

Neighbors strike deal over disputed roof-top patio
It took three weeks of discussion, but downtown residents announced Monday, May 14, that they finally settled a dispute over a four-story roof-top patio on the Madera apartment building under construction at the former Minton's Lumber yard site.

Mountain View resident accused of running 'pill mill'
A Mountain View woman was arrested Friday and charged with allegedly prescribing large quantities of highly-addictive, opiate-based painkillers to patients without conducting proper examinations or checking medical records, authorities with the county said.

Seven injured in crash near Palo Alto-Mountain View border
A traffic collision involving an Airport shuttle van and three other vehicles in Palo Alto late Wednesday night sent seven people to the hospital, one with serious injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol and the Palo Alto Fire Department.

College district refinances bond
The local community college district is refinancing, ensuring those who own property within the district will pay lower rates on one of the district's bonds.

Wednesday: commission to look at plans for San Antonio center
Agents target heroin-trafficking ring
Hospital District board member steps down
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Community blasts NASA chief's proposal to dispose of Moffett
Smoking ban takes effect Tuesday
Making a splash at the Olympics
NASA wants GSA to dispose of Hangar One, Moffett airfield

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