AROUND TOWN Irene Sharp Concert at CSMA on June 25 (NOT June 22)! The concert with Irene Sharp (Cello) and Steven Lightburn (piano) is on Thursday, June 25 at 7 pm at the Community School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain V... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by csma, a resident of another community, on Jun 16, 2009 at 10:44 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Grim school-funding outlook will get grimmer Grim and grimmer: That's the outlook for California public school funding at least until 2012, state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, told a room packed with school superintend... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 15, 2009 at 2:40 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 16, 2009 at 11:48 am.
AROUND TOWN Summer Camps, Art Classes for All Ages at CSMA Summer session is underway at the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View!
There's still some room in the Creative Art & Music Camps for kids entering grades K... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by csma, a resident of another community, on Jun 15, 2009 at 12:11 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Controversial teacher reassigned to Graham A former fourth-grade teacher at Huff, who left the school last spring after some parents complained that she was "verbally abusive" to her students, will be returning to the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 15, 2009 at 12:07 pm There have been 80 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 20, 2009 at 8:40 pm.
OTHER ISSUES They've got game at Girls Middle School The girls at Girls Middle School had a super secret tool on hand during their recent week of outside-the-classroom learning: "Super Secret," an online role playing and social ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 14, 2009 at 7:05 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 15, 2009 at 11:29 am.
AROUND TOWN Armed robbers storm apartment on San Veron Police are looking for two men who they say robbed four people in their San Veron Avenue apartment by charging in with a shotgun and an automatic weapon.
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OTHER ISSUES ICE gang crackdown nets arrests of 17 foreign nationals in county An operation by federal and local law enforcement agents in Santa Clara County last Thursday has resulted in the arrest of 17 foreign nationals with alleged ties to violent st... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 13, 2009 at 3:04 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 19, 2009 at 9:31 am.
AROUND TOWN COMING UP: Stevens Creek Trail celebration This Saturday, a crowd of trail-lovers will gather to celebrate two milestones in the expansion of Stevens Creek Trail: the sleek blue bridge over Moffett Boulevard, and the n... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 12, 2009 at 2:16 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 16, 2009 at 8:35 am.
AROUND TOWN Council approves loans for city employees As an incentive for city employees to live in Mountain View, the City Council approved a program Tuesday making low interest home loans available to "first responders" -- whic... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 12, 2009 at 12:06 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 15, 2009 at 2:44 pm.
AROUND TOWN Whisman residents feeling cut off A General Plan hearing on the Whisman neighborhood was surprisingly heated Monday night, as its residents expressed frustration at being cut off from the rest of Mountain View... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 11, 2009 at 4:21 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 16, 2009 at 10:01 pm.
ELECTIONS Council approves utility rate increases To compensate for increased water, garbage and sewer costs imposed on the city, the City Council raised utility rates Tuesday.
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AROUND TOWN Commission OKs new hotel for Palo Alto Bowl An ambitious proposal to replace Palo Alto Bowl with a four-story hotel and 26 new houses received tentative support from Palo Alto residents and planning commissioners Wednes... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 11, 2009 at 1:25 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 14, 2009 at 8:13 pm.
AROUND TOWN Join HSR group? City lets it blow by Mountain View will not be joining a coalition of Peninsula cities that aims to advocate for the region when it comes to running high speed trains through the Caltrain corridor... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 10, 2009 at 3:57 pm There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 12, 2009 at 11:41 am.
AROUND TOWN Three-alarm fire destroys Gladys Ave. homes A three-alarm fire Tuesday morning on the first block of Gladys Avenue destroyed two units of a fourplex and at least one vehicle, fire officials said.
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OTHER ISSUES TONIGHT: Council takes up HSR, Cuesta tennis The City Council has a packed agenda tonight, including a study session on high speed rail, proposed utility rate increases, home loans for city employees and the selection of... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 9, 2009 at 2:38 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 10, 2009 at 8:25 pm.
AROUND TOWN All hands on deck for next Shoreline concert It was supposed to be a calm classic rock show at Shoreline Amphitheatre on May 31, but instead the concert was plagued with fights, including ongoing brawls and six stabbings... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 9, 2009 at 1:36 pm There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 11, 2009 at 2:56 pm.
OTHER ISSUES CHASE on the Plaza: Free Concert on June 14th CHASE (Community Hope and Sober Events)
Our 3rd annual CHASE on the PLAZA is coming to Community Plaza in Los Altos on June 14. From 4:00 - 8:00PM, everyone is invited to g... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Alicia Crank, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood, on Jun 9, 2009 at 1:26 pm
EDITOR'S DESK All is revealed SOME READERS wondered about a cryptic message I put at the end of my column in the May 29 print edition: "Amazing Racers: Head for City Hall!" ("What the heck is that?" [http:... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Don Frances, Mountain View Voice Editor, on Jun 9, 2009 at 12:34 pm
SCHOOLS & KIDS Confidence in change marks Class of 2009 In separate ceremonies at Los Altos and Mountain View high schools last Friday, seniors wrapped up four exciting and history-laden years with speeches, tears and an acknowledg... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 8, 2009 at 2:24 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 8, 2009 at 4:09 pm.
HEY TECH! Catch Katie on Ustream What does an Army officer think about while serving in Iraq? John Ham wondered how he could send live videos to his friends and family back home.
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AROUND TOWN Council decides on 'less painful' cuts With some adjustments, the Mountain View City Council supported most of the general fund budget as recommended by the city manager Tuesday night.
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AROUND TOWN Council noses into MVHS parking dispute City Council members said Tuesday that they fear there is no immediate solution to the 40-year-old parking dispute between Mountain View High School and the surrounding neighb... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 6, 2009 at 9:35 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 8, 2009 at 10:59 am.
OTHER ISSUES Hangar One talks falling apart? Preservationists are concerned that negotiations between the Navy and NASA to re-skin the historic Hangar One are slowing to a halt. The issue is expected to take center stage... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 6, 2009 at 7:11 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 6, 2009 at 6:13 pm.
AROUND TOWN Heavyweights discuss Bayshore's future A city-run General Plan meeting Tuesday drew some high-profile participants -- including Google, Microsoft and NASA Ames -- with the goal of bringing Silicon Valley ingenuity ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jun 5, 2009 at 6:27 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 9, 2009 at 2:28 pm.
AROUND TOWN COMING UP: 3rd annual Soap Box Derby On Saturday, the Silicon Valley Soap Box Derby will hold its third annual race on the Dana Street freeway overpass in front of Landels Elementary School.
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