AROUND TOWN
Goodbye recession — city's budget back in the black
After making it through the recession with a hiring freeze and cutting over 30 vacant job positions from the city budget, officials are now looking to start hiring at city ha... |
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on May 7, 2013 at 1:01 pm by Observer, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on May 7, 2013 at 12:55 am by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online |
AROUND TOWN
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 improv... |
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on May 6, 2013 at 9:15 pm by Graham Parent, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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... |
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on May 6, 2013 at 9:05 pm by concerned parking, a resident of the Willowgate neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Plastic bag ban starts Monday
Shoppers take note: Mountain View's ban on plastic grocery bags begins on Earth Day, Monday, April 22.
Read the full story here Web Link=... |
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on May 6, 2013 at 7:38 pm by Anonymous, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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.
Read the full story here Web Link ... |
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on May 6, 2013 at 4:11 pm by huxley, a resident of the Cuernavaca neighborhood |
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... |
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on May 6, 2013 at 9:51 am by csma, a resident of another community |
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.
Read the full story here ht... |
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on May 5, 2013 at 1:14 pm by Wo\\\'O Ideafarm, a resident of another community |
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.
Read the full ... |
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on May 5, 2013 at 8:56 am by DC, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
William Ware's death spurs call for California Street revamp
The death of William Ware -- hit by a speeding car while waiting at a California Street bus stop on June 21 -- caused shock in a neighborhood where some are now calling for ma... |
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on May 5, 2013 at 8:45 am by DC, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
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... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 7:42 pm by Dave Cool, a resident of another community |
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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on May 3, 2013 at 7:13 pm by Garrett, a resident of another community |
OTHER ISSUES
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 |
PANTHER PEN
Love is Love
Hello! This writing came out of an assignment for students to write about something that they feel passionately about. The perspective below is a reflection on love and treati... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 5:24 pm by Charlene Viera, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm by The Horn of Gondor, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm by OMV Resident, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Weekend, May 4 & 5
[Web Link Event: A la Carte & Art]
A la Carte & Art, the lively annual street fair, takes over downtown Mountain View this weekend, May 4-... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 11:15 am by randy albin, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Friday, May 3
[Web Link Art: 'Art of Protest']
A new exhibit documenting the history of the protest movement in the 1960s and '70s at Stanford ope... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 11:11 am by randy albin, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 8:42 am by Waldorf School of the Peninsula, a resident of another community |
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... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 12:58 am by wendyleela, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
OTHER ISSUES
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 |
AROUND TOWN
What was Mountain View like in the '70s
I am new to the area and am curious what life was like in Mountain View in the 1970s, 1980s and even earlier. I would love to hear some interesting facts from native Mt. View... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 6:57 pm by Karen, a resident of another community |
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.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 4:28 pm by aragon, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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 ... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 9:53 am by csma, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MVHS launches first-ever 'STEM Day'
Taking cues from Los Altos High School, which annually holds a Science and Technology Week, Mountain View High School has announced its first ever STEM Day, scheduled for Apri... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 8:50 am by Trent, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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