AROUND TOWN
Asbestos nightmare at Americana
What was supposed to be a routine roof replacement at a 30-unit apartment building on Continental Circle has turned into a two-fold nightmare of rain damage and panic over asb... |
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on Oct 25, 2007 at 4:42 pm by OutragedObserver, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
'No Farm' signs resurface in front yard
A Mountain View High parent says at least a dozen of the stolen anti-farm signs showed up on her front lawn last week in what looked like a prom weekend prank.
Read the ful... |
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on Jun 8, 2007 at 12:11 pm by eric, a resident of another community |
GOOGLE WATCH
One million Gmail phone calls in 24 hours
Google's introduction of free phone calls within Gmail has proved popular, with Google announcing on Twitter that 1 million calls had been made in its first 24 hours.
The ... |
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on Aug 27, 2010 at 4:20 pm by Googlewatch, News on Mountain View's largest employer |
OTHER ISSUES
Locals take chloramine fight to EPA
In an effort to help dozens of Peninsula residents, including 30 from Mountain View, who say their sensitivity to chloramine has caused skin rashes and respiratory problems, C... |
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on Oct 19, 2007 at 5:41 pm by Jan Frederiksen, a resident of another community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Girls in gangs
For Los Altos High School senior "Paula," exposure to gangs started early, in middle school.
Read the full story here Web Link |
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on Jun 13, 2007 at 6:03 pm by Post Highschool, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
EXTRA!CREDIT
Willy Wonka Jr., spring musical at Graham opens March 22
Graham Middle School's spring musical, Willy Wonka Jr., will open Thursday, March 22 and run through Saturday, March 24.
Tickets are available at the door, starting at 7 p.... |
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on Mar 21, 2012 at 4:36 pm by Nick V, Mountain View Voice Staff Writer |
GOOGLE WATCH
'Instant' delivers results as queries are typed
The blogosphere erupted yesterday in a jubilee of speculation as to just what that |
googlewatch |
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on Sep 8, 2010 at 12:40 pm by googlewatch, News on Mountain View's largest employer |
HEY TECH!
Google Location Awareness Update
I'm at GigaOM's Mobilize conference listening to Steve Lee a project manager from Google talking about mobile phone maps and searches.
If you have Google Maps on your mob... |
Angela Hey |
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on Sep 18, 2008 at 9:53 am by Angela Hey, Mountain View Voice Blogger |
OTHER ISSUES
Manager of Senior Complex forget Seniors have rights
Having recently moved into an apartment house for persons at least 62 of age or disabled We are having to do quite a bit of adjusting. This complex is not an assisted living f... |
Pdudley |
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on Jun 13, 2007 at 2:09 pm by Daniel DeBolt, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
MOVIES
Raging Grannies rock Cinequest film festival
The Raging Grannies hit the silver screen this weekend as Mountain View filmmaker Pam Walton premieres her documentary on the activist group at the Cinequest film festival in ... |
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on Mar 8, 2009 at 11:42 pm by eric, a resident of another community |
GOOGLE WATCH
Google "Wave" re-invents online communication
Google unveiled one of its most ambitious products ever at its I/O conference this week in San Francisco. Google Wave appears to re-invent email in a unique assemblage of com... |
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on May 29, 2009 at 11:55 am by googlewatch, News on Mountain View's largest employer |
GOOGLE WATCH
Google gets roasted on the Daily Show
Prominently featured in the Daily Show's segment on net-neutrality last night was Google headquarters in Mountain View and some notable local characters called the Raging Gran... |
Googlewatch |
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on Aug 18, 2010 at 12:25 pm by Googlewatch, News on Mountain View's largest employer |
AROUND TOWN
Guest opinion: No magic tricks to pay for farm property
I have read with great interest the additional coverage and discussions regarding my clients' property on Grant Road.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Jun 5, 2007 at 1:39 pm by cindy, a resident of another community |
TRIP TALK
Taking the leap: a solo trip to Asia
My name is Anna and I work for the Mountain View Voice selling advertising. I've taken a leave of absence to travel in Asia for 3 months and am documenting my adventures with ... |
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on Mar 18, 2011 at 2:22 pm by AnnaMirsky, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
The Voice of Mountain View Echoes in Sri Lanka
I hear you voice ring out in this our global commons, as I read your town square here in South Asia. I wish you well and hope the Bell you toll for the community rings loud an... |
Ivan John |
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on May 16, 2007 at 5:16 pm by Ivan John, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
HEY TECH!
Find Mountain View companies using Google Squared
Google Squared makes tables of information. Check it out at http://www.google.com/squared/.
I made a table of local software companies b... |
Angela Hey |
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on Jun 3, 2009 at 6:23 pm by Angela Hey, Mountain View Voice Blogger |
AROUND TOWN
MV Rotary Club Annual Crab Feed and Silent Auction
The Mountain View Rotary Crab Feed & Silent Auction is here!
The online auction will run from January 18, 2008 to February 1, 2008, with the live event taking place on Fe... |
Alicia Crank |
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on Jan 21, 2009 at 6:23 pm by Alicia Crank, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
affordable favorites?
What are your favorite good, inexpensive local places to eat, that are not noisy and not fast food?
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thrifty |
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on Jul 3, 2008 at 2:28 pm by MVbuyer, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
BOOKS
Diplomat still leads dramatic life
When former President Bill Clinton traveled to North Korea last month to negotiate the release of two American journalists, the advisor at his side was Mountain View resident ... |
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on Sep 3, 2009 at 9:04 pm by John Stephens, a resident of another community |
OTHER ISSUES
Congratulations For Providing This to the Community
Dear Mr. Frances and Staff,
Thank you for providing a forum to our community.
My wish is that whatever gets posted is done so with civility and respect.
Respectfully,... |
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on May 14, 2007 at 5:26 pm by Thomas E. Holmes, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood |
SPORTS
A place to catch some air
After five years of delay, the city is quickly rolling towards putting in a bike park at Shoreline that could become a destination for BMX bicyclists and mountain bikers from ... |
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on Dec 27, 2007 at 2:36 am by Steve Dodge, a resident of the Jackson Park neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
Deedee's, KFC rejected by zoning
A proposed KFC with a drive-through at El Camino Real and Mariposa Street was rejected by zoning administrator Peter Gilli last week, a decision welcomed by neighbors who oppo... |
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on Jan 21, 2008 at 10:25 pm by Annabelle, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Housing market through the roof
While the housing market seems to have slowed elsewhere, homes have been selling faster than ever in Mountain View, with prices continuing their dramatic rise.
Read the full ... |
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 10:39 pm by eric, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
Who planned this (bars and ice cream shops)
Have you ever strolled down Castro St. in the evening? Right next to the ice cream (gelato) shop, what do you find? Two bars. Does this strike anyone as strange? Just wher... |
Bernie Brightman |
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on Jan 22, 2009 at 4:50 pm by Carly, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
ELECTIONS
Our position on Props. 5 to 8
Last week the Voice offered recommendations on the first four propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot. This week we continue our analysis with Propositions 5 to 8, and wi... |
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on Nov 10, 2008 at 8:19 am by Rita, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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