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VTA meets to discuss service cuts
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will hold a meeting at City Hall Wednesday, Aug. 12 to gather input on proposed service cuts, including the complete eliminatio... |
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on Aug 13, 2009 at 12:42 pm by Mike Zelinski, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Coroner IDs woman killed at San Antonio station
The woman killed by a passenger train Monday evening has been identified as Leila Ruth Dewitt, 42, of Mountain View, according to a spokesperson for the Santa Clara County med... |
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on Aug 13, 2009 at 9:42 am by tommygee, a resident of the Rex Manor neighborhood |
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City sued over child endangerment arrest
A mother who was cleared of child endangerment charges in 2007 after leaving her toddler locked in her car outside of Costco is now suing the city for false arrest.
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on Aug 12, 2009 at 4:19 pm by Rob, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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VTA to buy 70 hybrid buses with stimulus funds
The board of directors of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority voted unanimously last week to authorize the purchase of 70 environmentally friendly hybrid buses usi... |
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on Aug 11, 2009 at 12:11 pm by southbay reader, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
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Caltrain promises to reduce horn volume
Following an outcry from people who live near the tracks, Caltrain plans to reduce the volume of its locomotives' horns back to a level residents are accustomed to, a Caltrain... |
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on Aug 11, 2009 at 10:32 am by New to the area, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Armed carjacker robs three at Krispy Kreme
Mountain View police are looking for a man who robbed three young people at gunpoint Sunday night, taking their cell phones and wallets before driving off in their car.
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on Aug 10, 2009 at 7:28 pm by Neighbor, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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Mountain View man gives the ultimate gift
Vivek Kumar knew nothing about the patient, except that she was a 38-year-old woman dying of leukemia, when he decided to save her life the first time.
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on Aug 8, 2009 at 12:59 pm by Bradleigh, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Outdoor movie nights, concerts start this month
Friday night outdoor movie showings for local youths will come to Cuesta Park, Eagle Park and Rengstorff starting July 10; also, the "Thursday Night Live" concert series begin... |
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on Aug 8, 2009 at 10:34 am by barbara, a resident of another community |
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Seeking DECURTONI relatives
I saw Charlie Welch's December 2, 2008, post about Betty Jane deCurtoni Todd. Betty's grandmother, Martha "Mattie" MacDonald deCurtoni, is my great-great aunt. Please see
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on Aug 7, 2009 at 12:00 pm by Sara MacDonald, a resident of another community |
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Hangar One may house new airship
NASA Ames deputy director Lew Braxton told a crowd last Thursday that the agency was hard at work on a plan to restore Hangar One within the next 18 months in order to return ... |
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on Aug 6, 2009 at 5:27 pm by Chuck Estes, a resident of another community |
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Leadership Mountain View celebrates 20 years
Each year Leadership Mountain View, a nonprofit run by the Chamber of Commerce, brings together several dozen people who live or work in the city to help them learn about what... |
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on Aug 6, 2009 at 2:59 pm by Susan Hamilton, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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Most Likely, Sculptures by Brian Wasson at CSMA's Mohr Gallery
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) presents an exhibition of sculptures by artist Brian Wasson in Mohr Gallery from August 14-September 21, 2009. Join us on Friday, Au... |
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on Aug 6, 2009 at 2:40 pm by csma, a resident of another community |
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Despite budget hit, city better off than expected
Now that California has an official budget — signed today by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger — city staffers say cuts to Mountain View are not as bad as originally expe... |
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on Aug 6, 2009 at 9:48 am by sleep-deprived, a resident of the The Crossings neighborhood |
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'The Lance Armstrong of Mountain View'
Earlier this summer, a cancer survivor cycled past the competition and finished high on the podium. No, not Lance Armstrong. This cyclist was Mountain View resident David Trou... |
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on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:51 pm by John, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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Will cars drive off into the sunset?
As Mountain View continues to reevaluate its development options for the next 20 years as part of its General Plan update, one Bay Area environmental group believes it has som... |
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on Aug 4, 2009 at 6:58 pm by Thank you, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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Teens step up call for youth center
At a meeting Saturday, local youth and community members said their three-year campaign for a new teen center in Mountain View should be close to an end now that the city has ... |
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on Aug 4, 2009 at 6:55 pm by Really?, a resident of the Rex Manor neighborhood |
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Homeless count's numbers are mixed, mostly bad
A recent homelessness survey commissioned by Santa Clara County presented homeless advocates with some slightly good news, some very bad news, and a mystery.
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on Aug 4, 2009 at 6:21 pm by Still Here, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Homeless count's numbers mixed, mostly bad
A recent homelessness survey commissioned by Santa Clara County presented homeless advocates with some slightly good news, some very bad news, and a mystery.
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on Aug 3, 2009 at 11:48 am by Mia, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
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EDITORIAL: Grand jury report on school salaries misses forest for the trees
A Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury's recent broadside attack on the high salaries and benefits received by local school officials was full of facts and figures, but failed ... |
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on Jul 29, 2009 at 6:56 pm by Disgusted, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Another great year for the Obon Festival
The Mountain View Buddhist Temple celebrated its 57th Obon Festival and Bazaar over the weekend, with great food, colorful dancing and good times.
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on Jul 28, 2009 at 11:46 am by NW Resident, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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High-speed-rail official pushes back
Rod Diridon, a leading proponent of high-speed rail in California, last week urged Peninsula communities to be patient and said no decision has been made to elevate the tracks... |
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on Jul 27, 2009 at 2:10 am by What A Boondoggle, a resident of another community |
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City leaders furious over state money-grab
Sacramento's proposal to take $4.4 billion in local tax revenue from city governments is "irresponsible," "outrageous" and "unconstitutional," city manager Kevin Duggan said W... |
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on Jul 26, 2009 at 9:20 pm by young college student, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Best cakes in town?
Hello. I would like to hear everyone's favorite place for ordering special occasion cakes. I like Icing on the Cake in Los Gatos but that is too far away, especially on a hot... |
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on Jul 25, 2009 at 7:43 pm by Zoe, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
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Coffee shop helps in a job 'Well Done'
After Josh To saw the desperate need for clean drinking water among Ghana's rural villagers, he launched a project dedicated to digging new wells there. Downtown's Red Rock ha... |
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on Jul 24, 2009 at 8:09 pm by Martha, a resident of the Jackson Park neighborhood |
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Locals renew call for teen center on Escuela
Mountain View teens will discuss their struggles with gangs and violence during a press conference on Saturday afternoon in an effort to rally support for a new state-of-the-a... |
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on Jul 24, 2009 at 12:51 pm by Katherine, a resident of the Jackson Park neighborhood |
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