from the Mountain View Voice news staff
Alleged burglar has no luck hiding near police station
A man was unlucky enough to have a plain clothes detective and over a dozen patrol officers ready to respond when the Monte Carlo nightclub reported to police that he allegedly stole some liquor Tuesday afternoon. (Thursday, 4:50 PM)
Fireworks show returns to Shoreline
All over the Peninsula, cities will be celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks, parades and other events though the most spectacular show is probably the one in Mountain View's back yard. (Thursday, 3:36 PM)
Caltrain raises parking fees, reduces service
The board of directors for Caltrain Thursday unanimously approved several changes, including service reductions and parking fee increases, intended to eliminate the agency's $2.6 million deficit.
(Thursday, 5:16 PM)
Grant Road project pits MV against LA
After years of controversy and grief over the loss of the city's beloved pumpkin patch, the City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved 53 new homes on the site of the former Grant Road farm. It would have been a relatively calm vote, too, if not for a last-minute blitz from Los Altos over perceived traffic impacts. (Wednesday, 1:43 PM)
City may sue Navy over Hangar One
The Mountain View City Council unanimously decided Tuesday night that the city should pursue a range of serious actions to save the iconic Hangar One at Moffett Field, even if it means a lawsuit against the Navy. (Wednesday, 3:00 PM)
Advancing the ball at soccer camp
Hundreds of local youth returned this summer to play soccer, learn leadership skills and hang out with local cops at "Kick, Lead and Dream," a camp for at-risk teenagers. (Thursday, 10:44 AM)
Outdoor movie nights, concerts start this month
Friday night outdoor movie showings for local youths will come to Cuesta Park, Eagle Park and Rengstorff starting July 10; also, the "Thursday Night Live" concert series begins July 9. (Thursday, 10:42 AM)
Renewed outrage over Americana roof work
Residents of the Americana apartment complex say they have been asked to spend the Fourth of July weekend moving out of their apartments to prevent asbestos dust from raining on their belongings during roof work. (Monday, 5:44 PM)
Jaws of Life used after driver crashes on 101
Firefighters from Palo Alto and Mountain View used the Jaws of Life to rescue a 30-year-old man Wednesday night after his SUV rolled over twice on Highway 101 and landed upside down on East Bayshore Road. (Thursday, 10:50 AM)
Train Depot set to become a wine bar
It took seven years, but the City Council has finally found a use for downtown's replica 1888 Train Depot after picking a Peninsula-based company to operate a wine bar there. (Monday, 1:03 PM)
• The tenure dilemma (Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 10:02 AM)
• Caltrain gets $9 million from feds (Thursday, 2:41 PM)
• Council rejects Evandale idea (Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 12:53 PM)
• School budgets reflect state crisis (Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 3:31 PM)
• Fire Department has new battalion chief (Wednesday, 10:38 AM)
• Police arrest alleged peeping tom on Shoreline (Tuesday, 1:15 PM)
• Kanter off to D.C. — and taking trustee with her (Monday, 12:38 PM)
• Police: Homeowner attacked HOA board member (Friday, 12:20 PM)
• End of the road for summer school meal deal (Thursday, June 25, 2009, 5:08 PM)
• Castro, minus PACT, faces new challenges (Thursday, June 25, 2009, 11:18 AM)
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