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National "rolling fast" for immigration reform starts in MV
The first in a series of such actions nationwide, advocates for immigrant rights in Mountain View made their point this month by going without food and speaking to church cong... |
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Council approves new plan for McKelvey Park flood basin
In a major turning point following years of discussion, the City Council approved a redesign for McKelvey Park Tuesday to allow it be used as a flood basin for Permanente Cree... |
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on May 18, 2013 at 11:57 am by Rich, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
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Assemblyman seeking summer interns
State Assemblyman Richard Gordon is accepting applications from high school and college students for part-time summer internships.
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on May 15, 2013 at 4:20 pm by @TomWoolyS, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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iPad Mini stolen in burglary
An iPad Mini was stolen when a home on the 700 block of Emily Street was burglarized on May 10, police said.
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on May 15, 2013 at 8:46 am by Seriously?, a resident of another community |
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Legal action forces toxic clean up in Permanente Creek
After being sued by the Sierra Club for dumping toxics from its mining operations into the upper reaches of Permanante Creek, Lehigh Cement Company has agreed to pay for a tox... |
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on May 14, 2013 at 11:36 am by Why stop there, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
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Council OKs plastic bag ban
The days of plastic grocery bags in Mountain View are numbered. City Council members voted on Tuesday to ban the distribution of most plastic bags in Mountain View starting on... |
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on May 14, 2013 at 12:41 am by paper bags, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
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Immigration march draws 600
Over 600 people called for immigration reform during a march and rally on Wednesday evening, one of the city's largest demonstrations in recent memory.
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on May 13, 2013 at 2:17 pm by CopperC, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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Amid complaints, Google promises WiFi upgrades
While Google says it is committed to improving its network of light-pole mounted WiFi nodes in Mountain View, some users say they are tired of how unreliable the free service ... |
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on May 13, 2013 at 1:49 pm by Merry Benezra, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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Plastic bag ban starts Monday
Shoppers take note: Mountain View's ban on plastic grocery bags begins on Earth Day, Monday, April 22.
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on May 13, 2013 at 7:17 am by PA Resident, a resident of another community |
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Mercado Merlen grocery store robbed at gunpoint
Two men -- one of them armed with a silver handgun -- robbed the Mercado Merlen on Wednesday night, according to Mountain View police.
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on May 10, 2013 at 7:54 pm by chuck mangione, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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Over 600 march for immigration reform in Mountain View
Over 600 people called for immigration reform during a march and rally on Wednesday evening, one of the largest demonstrations in recent memory.
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on May 5, 2013 at 1:14 pm by Wo\\\'O Ideafarm, a resident of another community |
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Solar Impulse takes off Friday
The world's first solar-powered aircraft capable of flying overnight begins its cross-country journey Friday, taking off from Moffett Field shortly after dawn.
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on May 5, 2013 at 8:56 am by DC, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
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Goodbye recession, city's budget back in the black
After making it through the recession with a hiring freeze and over 30 vacant job positions cut from the city budget, officials are now looking to start hiring at city hall.
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on May 3, 2013 at 7:13 pm by Garrett, a resident of another community |
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200 apartments proposed for Castro and El Camino
In a long-sought redevelopment, a four-story apartment building with retail on the ground floor may soon go up at the corner of Castro Street and El Camino Real, replacing a d... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 6:53 pm by Speculator Critic, a resident of another community |
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Historic Pearson house demolished
After years of abandonment and several attempts to save it, the 130-year-old home of early Mountain View businessman Charles Pearson has been turned into rubble in order to ma... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 12:58 am by wendyleela, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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May Day march for immigration reform
As supporters of immigration reform prepared to march from Rengstorff Park to Mountain View City Hall on May 1 -- a day that has become synonymous with immigrants-rights ralli... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 7:36 pm by Wo\\\'O Ideafarm, a resident of another community |
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Record temperatures expected in Bay Area this week
Record-breaking temperatures are expected to roast the Bay Area this week, a National Weather Service spokesman said.
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on Apr 30, 2013 at 7:08 pm by tommygee54, a resident of the Rex Manor neighborhood |
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Road rage ends in arrest
A fit of road rage ended in police arresting a Redwood City man for allegedly smashing a car window and sending glass flying into a Mountain View man's face last Wednesday.
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on Apr 30, 2013 at 3:15 pm by Bill, a resident of another community |
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Escaped suspect captured in Mountain View
A domestic violence suspect who escaped from a patrol car in North Fair Oaks on Thursday night was captured Saturday evening in Mountain View, according to the San Mateo C... |
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 7:39 pm by Missing \"W\" (no, not him), a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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No biz opposition to plastic bag ban plan
If businesses oppose the proposal to ban plastic bags in Mountain View, it's not been obvious or apparent.
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 2:38 pm by Anonymous, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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'Electronic Nose' developed at NASA Ames
If you've ever been curious to know what toxics are in the air you breathe, NASA Ames is developing an app for you.
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 8:57 pm by MIchael, a resident of another community |
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LASD eyes former mayor's property
As Target proposes to rebuild its Showers Drive store, Los Altos School District officials are apparently eyeing the land owned by former mayor Matt Pear opened up by the pro... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 8:56 pm by tommygee54, a resident of the Rex Manor neighborhood |
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Council asks Congress for pod-car funds
The City Council decided Tuesday to push for federal money to help get "automated transit network" technology -- also known as pod cars -- off the ground, possibly in Mountain... |
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 8:41 pm by Political Insider, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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TCE vapor test results not verified
Residents of a condo complex at 175 Evandale Avenue say recent tests of their homes for toxic vapors produced erroneous results.
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on Apr 26, 2013 at 3:14 am by Mr. Big, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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Council members praise Intuit project
In a study session Tuesday, City Council members praised the first major North Bayshore office development proposal under the city's new 2030 general plan.
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on Apr 25, 2013 at 6:18 pm by shani Kleinahus, a resident of another community |