AROUND TOWN NASA imaging tech makes for better wildfire battles Thanks to NASA Ames Research Center, the U.S. Forest service will have a new weapon to battle wildfires with this summer.
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AROUND TOWN Moffett, Shoreline traffic choking Jackson Park I have lived in the Jackson Park neighborhood for nearly 25 years. The traffic backup on Moffett Boulevard to go downtown has been an issue since I first moved here; there are... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 6, 2013 at 9:05 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 6, 2013 at 9:05 pm.
AROUND TOWN Bullis, LASD battle 'escalating' The ongoing battle between Bullis Charter School and the Los Altos School District appears to be escalating -- with officials from both organizations accusing the other of bre... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 6, 2013 at 4:21 pm There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 18, 2013 at 12:26 pm.
AROUND TOWN Caltrain ridership skyrockets After years of seeking emergency funding to keep from drastically slashing services, Caltrain is on track to balance its budget in fiscal year 2014 after high ridership number... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 6, 2013 at 10:29 am There have been 38 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 15, 2013 at 4:58 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS 12th Annual MVWSD Choral Fest TONIGHT, May 6, at Shoreline Amphitheatre Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View, Mountain View Educational Foundation, Los Altos-Mountain PTA Council, and CSMA will present the 12th Annual Mountain View Whisman Scho... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by csma, a resident of another community, on May 6, 2013 at 9:47 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 6, 2013 at 9:51 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Bike to school to win a new bicycle By the beginning of June, at least eight lucky Mountain View students will have brand new bikes.
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AROUND TOWN Toxic vapors found in NASA Ames buildings The Department of Defense has found toxic vapors in several buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, buildings that are in use by the public, the military and NASA employees.
R... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 3, 2013 at 7:42 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 3, 2013 at 7:42 pm.
AROUND TOWN Caltrain hits car in Mountain View A Caltrain hit a car at the railroad crossing at Rengstorff Avenue and Central Expressway around 5:30 p.m. this evening, May 3.
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AROUND TOWN Weekend, May 4 & 5 [Web LinkEvent: A la Carte & Art]
A la Carte & Art, the lively annual street fair, takes over downtown Mountain View this weekend, May 4-... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 3, 2013 at 11:15 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 3, 2013 at 11:15 am.
AROUND TOWN Friday, May 3 [Web LinkArt: 'Art of Protest']
A new exhibit documenting the history of the protest movement in the 1960s and '70s at Stanford ope... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 3, 2013 at 11:11 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 3, 2013 at 11:11 am.
BOOKS May the Fourth be with you at MV library Star Wars fans will have plenty to celebrate about on Saturday, May 4. The Mountain View Public Library will be hosting "May the Fourth Be With You Star Wars Day" from noon t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 3, 2013 at 10:25 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Young Children's Spring Faire - Saturday Come celebrate spring and experience Waldorf education for the young child (nursery and kindergarten ages).
Featuring:
Crafts
Petting Zoo
Games, circle & singing
May P... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Waldorf School of the Peninsula, a resident of another community, on May 3, 2013 at 8:42 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Bullis, LASD battle 'escalating' The ongoing battle between Bullis Charter School and the Los Altos School District appears to be escalating — with the heads of both organizations accusing the other of breaki... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 3, 2013 at 6:43 am There have been 74 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2013 at 11:49 pm.
OTHER ISSUES 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... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 3, 2013 at 12:58 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 3, 2013 at 12:58 am.
OTHER ISSUES 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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AROUND TOWN Bay Area drove state population growth in 2012 The Bay Area led the charge in California's massive population increase last year, particularly Santa Clara County, which ended up being state's fastest growing county, accord... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 2, 2013 at 4:05 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm.
OTHER ISSUES 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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SCHOOLS & KIDS Former arts chair seeks $300K in damages Former arts committee chair Chris Parkinson is seeking $300,000 from the city for its response to a series of controversial comments made online, according to a claim filed wi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 2, 2013 at 1:52 pm There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 8, 2013 at 6:57 pm.
AROUND TOWN Free Concert Thu, May 2 - Mark Russo and The Classy Cats Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) presents Mark Russo and the Classy Cats - Swing, Latin & Brazilian Stylings TONIGHT, May 2, at 7 pm in Tateuchi Hall. The concert is ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by csma, a resident of another community, on May 2, 2013 at 9:53 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Graham wins Distinguished School award Graham Middle School has been named a California Distinguished School — an honorary title given by state education officials to schools that have displayed significant i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 1, 2013 at 5:02 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 1, 2013 at 5:02 pm.
AROUND TOWN Woman robbed at Shoreline A woman was robbed at a country music concert at Mountain View's Shoreline Amphitheatre on April 26, according to police.
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PANTHER PEN Celebrities, Gossip, and Us This week's piece was a final writing assignment for the young adult novel The Gospel According to Larry by Janet Tashjian. It is written in the style of the main character's ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ms. Jenson, a resident of the Rex Manor neighborhood, on May 1, 2013 at 2:37 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 8, 2013 at 8:45 pm.
OTHER ISSUES 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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AROUND TOWN Poppy project seeks to bring native blooms to hills The many species of non-native European weeds, which cover the California's hills, keep its native flora at bay and increase the flora's chances of extinction.
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AROUND TOWN Wednesday, May 1 [Web LinkPoetry: Anne Carson]
Visiting poet Anne Carson, who is on campus at Stanford University this spring, will give a free publ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on May 1, 2013 at 11:03 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 1, 2013 at 11:03 am.