AROUND TOWN
District needs to root out bad behavior, moms say
Dirty dancing, drugs and foul language -- three mothers with teens enrolled in Mountain View High School are concerned that the school district is not consistently enforcing i... |
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on Jan 24, 2013 at 2:14 pm by Sean, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
OTHER ISSUES
No home yet for Berlin Wall sections
On Tuesday the City Council was set to decide where to display two large sections of the Berlin Wall donated to the city last year, but could not come to an agreement.
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on Jan 24, 2013 at 1:52 pm by Council recall, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Mountain View man convicted of black tar heroin
He faces a minimum of 10 years in prison. Story in today's Mercury-News: Web Link... |
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on Jan 24, 2013 at 10:34 am by Mike Gama, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Moffett-Middlefield intersection closed Thursday night
Anyone know what was going on? Lots of emergency vehicles around. |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 10:12 pm by Rob , a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Gift baskets raise funds for nonprofit
The Kaiser Permanente Medical office on Castro Street donated over $4,500 to the Mountain View Community Health Awareness Council through a raffle of gift baskets made by the ... |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 7:15 pm by Marti, a resident of the Martens-Carmelita neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Imposter posing as CSMA fundraiser
The Community School of Music and Arts is warning locals to be aware that an imposter, falsely identifying himself (or herself) as a CSMA fundraiser, has been calling and aski... |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 5:38 pm by Donna, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Tesla's Elon Musk speaks at Computer History Museum tonight
Tesla Motors CEO and PayPal co-founder Elon Musk will speak at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View tonight about his life, from his South African roots to his succes... |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 10:44 am by PeaceLove, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Woman dies in fiery Mountain View crash
A woman was killed early Sunday morning when her car struck a tree in Mountain View, police said.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Jan 23, 2013 at 12:51 am by Cena, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Judge: Bullis must reveal info on donors, enrollment
A judge has ruled that Bullis Charter School must provide records on its enrollment and fundraising practices, despite arguments from the charter school's legal team that ther... |
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on Jan 22, 2013 at 8:05 pm by Lynn Kopf Reed, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Council narrowly approves pedestrian plan
The City Council approved Mountain View's first Pedestrian Master Plan on Tuesday.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursda... |
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on Jan 22, 2013 at 3:28 pm by Steve, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
OTHER ISSUES
Another Spare the Air alert issued for Thursday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued its fifth Winter Spare the Air alert for Thursday, Jan. 17, prohibiting the use of wood-burning devices.
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on Jan 22, 2013 at 1:58 pm by kman, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Tempers tested at school board meeting
Newly elected school district trustee Steve Nelson is sticking to his campaign promise that he would not serve as a "rubber stamp" for the district administration. Whether he ... |
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on Jan 22, 2013 at 1:37 pm by kman, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Fewer students are riding bus
While ridership has been reduced by almost half over the past four years, fees for bus fares may be going up in the Mountain View Whisman School District, according to a recen... |
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on Jan 22, 2013 at 10:38 am by Ian, a resident of the Cuernavaca neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Middle Schools Facilities Plan Tour, 23rd 3:15 PM
Start at Graham Auditorium,
finish at Crittenden Middle school (4:30?)
As a new MVWSD Trustee, who is especially interested in the Facilities Plan and Public Input, I'd l... |
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on Jan 22, 2013 at 9:16 am by Steven Nelson, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Board opts to pay off RDA debt quickly
A board representing local schools and government agencies voted unanimously on Monday to quickly pay off the $7.7 million debt owed by Mountain View's defunct downtown revita... |
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on Jan 21, 2013 at 9:17 am by Andrew, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
OTHER ISSUES
Surprise lawsuit over flood project
A lawsuit has been filed against the Santa Clara Valley Water District over its Permanente Creek Flood protection project, even after district officials apparently tried to av... |
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on Jan 19, 2013 at 5:47 pm by John, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Hospital mulling Measure M response
El Camino Hospital officials have been tight-lipped in the wake of the passage of the salary capping initiative, Measure M — even after a union steward and employee at t... |
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on Jan 19, 2013 at 2:06 pm by front line worker, a resident of another community |
RESTAURANTS
Neptune's treasures revealed
Attention to detail defines excellence. The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse is all about details: handsome decor, attentive service and everything in between. Unlike the Alexand... |
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on Jan 19, 2013 at 12:44 pm by Max Hauser, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Big discussion due on pedestrian plan
A plan that could take the city's walkability up a notch is going in front of the City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 15, but those who have studied it closely say it lacks specific... |
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on Jan 19, 2013 at 5:16 am by Luigi, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
District needs to root out bad behavior, moms say
Dirty dancing, drugs and foul language — three mothers with teens enrolled in Mountain View High School are concerned that the school district is not consistently enforc... |
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on Jan 19, 2013 at 12:18 am by Tabitha, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Council narrowly approves pedestrian plan
The City Council approved Mountain View's first Pedestrian Master Plan on Tuesday.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, Jan... |
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on Jan 18, 2013 at 5:21 pm by William Symons, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood |
OTHER ISSUES
Pumar sticks with not guilty plea
Matthew Pumar, the driver accused of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence for allegedly hitting and killing local man William Ware last summer, maintained his not guil... |
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on Jan 18, 2013 at 3:20 pm by Mountain View Mom, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
OTHER ISSUES
No home yet for Berlin Wall sections
On Tuesday the City Council was set to decide where to display two large sections of the Berlin Wall donated to the city last year, but could not come to an agreement.
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on Jan 18, 2013 at 10:29 am by Jim Neal, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
OTHER ISSUES
Mavericks returns to Half Moon Bay this weekend
Surf's up this weekend off the coast of Half Moon Bay, as officials have declared Sunday game day for the Mavericks Invitational, a world-renowned big-wave surf contest.
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on Jan 17, 2013 at 7:58 pm by Mr Advice, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
MOVIES
Spare-the-Air day on Wednesday prohibits burning
While chilly temperatures are expected to continue Wednesday, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is issuing the season's fourth Winter Spare the Air Alert, prohibiti... |
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on Jan 16, 2013 at 2:33 pm by Viejo, a resident of the Rex Manor neighborhood |
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