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Safer stoplights OK'd
Two busy intersections should soon be much safer after the City Council unanimously voted to replace a pair of aging stoplights on Middlefield Road and California Street Tuesd... |
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7 hours ago by Garrett, a resident of another community |
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MV driver witnesses deadly overpass fall
In an incident a local eyewitness described as "horrific," a person was fatally injured after falling or jumping off the Rengstorff Avenue overpass onto Highway 101 around 11 ... |
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8 hours ago by Nick V, Mountain View Voice Staff Writer |
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China Cafe robbed at gunpoint
An employee of the China Cafe restaurant located near the Safeway on Miramonte Avenue was robbed at gunpoint as she prepared to close the store on May 11, according to police.... |
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9 hours ago by cartman, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
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Google has work to do on free WiFi
After hearing more and more complaints about the poor quality of its WiFi system in Mountain View, it appears that Google finally is ready to redesign and upgrade its free ser... |
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9 hours ago by W H, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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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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9 hours ago by Donna H, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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Country Gourmet closing after 30 years
After 30 years in business, Mountain View's Country Gourmet restaurant is set to close on Sunday, May 19.
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on May 16, 2013 at 5:09 pm by Judy, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood |
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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 16, 2013 at 4:31 pm by Old Steve, a resident of the Rex Manor neighborhood |
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LAHS tennis courts to get facelift
Now that the project to build new classrooms at Los Altos High School is nearly finished, officials with the district are looking ahead to the next project at the school -- re... |
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on May 16, 2013 at 2:25 pm by Jo Masterson, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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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... |
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on May 16, 2013 at 9:20 am by Martin, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Suicide stuns engineering community
Frank Bauregger had a Ph.D. from Stanford, owned a Ford Mustang that could cover the quarter mile in 11 seconds, and was regarded by his engineering colleagues as "technically... |
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on May 15, 2013 at 7:23 pm by Kenneth Richardson, a resident of another community |
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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... |
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on May 15, 2013 at 4:58 pm by Kman, a resident of the Monta Loma 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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City Council wants survey for major bond measure
In a study session Tuesday, City Council members supported a survey to determine voter support for a bond measure to fund several large facilities the city needs, including a ... |
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on May 15, 2013 at 10:25 am by 20-year resident, a resident of the Waverly 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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Toolbox, tools stolen from storage unit
A toolbox and various tools were stolen from a storage unit in a Mountain View apartment complex sometime between Friday and Saturday.
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on May 14, 2013 at 9:23 pm by Wo\\\'O Ideafarm, a resident of another community |
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Two bikes, TV stolen from open garage
A man living on the 2700 block of Diericx Drive woke up Sunday to find two bicycles and a TV had been taken from his open garage overnight.
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on May 14, 2013 at 2:49 pm by apeman, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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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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LAHS earns award for civics work
Los Altos High School is being recognized for its efforts to educate through engagement in social issues both near and far.
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on May 13, 2013 at 8:52 pm by Wo\\\'O Ideafarm, a resident of another community |
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A green light for Permanente Creek Trail improvements
The creekside trail that runs through Google headquarters will soon have better crossings at Charleston Road and Amphitheatre Parkway.
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on May 13, 2013 at 4:58 pm by Scott Lamb, a resident of the Monta Loma 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 3:27 pm by WT, a resident of the Cuesta Park 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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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... |
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on May 13, 2013 at 12:35 pm by Vic, a resident of another community |
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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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