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Caltrain deaths prompt push for suicide prevention awareness
In the wake of two Caltrain fatalities within 24 hours this week, public health organizations, school administrators and others are urging the public to be aware of the warnin... |
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on May 11, 2009 at 9:13 am by USA, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Stevens Creek Trail extension open today
The Stevens Creek Trail extension south of El Camino Real is now open, including a bridge over the creek at Sleeper Avenue.
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on May 10, 2009 at 2:07 pm by jb, a resident of another community |
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Top space geeks flock to Mountain View
The world's next generation of leaders in space exploration will assemble at NASA Ames this summer for, among other things, discussions about whether humans should settle in c... |
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on May 9, 2009 at 7:12 pm by Steve, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
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City promotes downtown vision
The city's downtown could look dramatically different in the years ahead if backers can be found to fulfill its vision, put forth Tuesday to brokers and developers during a pr... |
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on May 9, 2009 at 10:42 am by Addy, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Call for sustainability in school upgrades
Parents of local elementary school children want greener, more energy-efficient schools, prettier campuses and more space for their children to eat and learn, they said during... |
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on May 9, 2009 at 10:08 am by Todd, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood |
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Video sheds light on origins of Silicon Valley
Mountain View's Computer History Museum has posted a 15-minute documentary on YouTube illustrating how a dispute in a Mountain View lab 51 years ago helped give birth to Silic... |
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on May 8, 2009 at 8:30 pm by H. K. Woodward, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood |
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Peninsula Youth Theatre Presents "Sleeping Beauty"
Peninsula Youth Theatre will present Kate Hawley's "Sleeping Beauty," a twist on this classic tale, May 9 - 17 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
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on May 8, 2009 at 11:07 am by mike, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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State complicates city's budget woes
As the City Council struggled to resolve a $6 million general fund deficit Tuesday night, more bad budget news broke in the middle of the meeting: The state may grab $2 millio... |
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on May 7, 2009 at 10:39 pm by Crazy, a resident of another community |
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Council tackles 'ghetto' concerns
Hoping to put to rest worries that an affordable housing development would lower property values downtown, a majority of the City Council on Tuesday voted in support of having... |
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on May 7, 2009 at 9:48 pm by local techie, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Palo Alto sees second train fatality in two days
Another possible suicide -- the second in two days -- stopped trains in Palo Alto at about 8:30 a.m. today after a northbound commute train hit a person on the tracks near Eas... |
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on May 7, 2009 at 9:13 pm by PME, a resident of another community |
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Mountain View Whisman Choral Students Perform at Shoreline on May 11
Mountain View Whisman School District presents the 8th Annual Choral Fest on Monday, May 11 at Shoreline Amphitheatre. The event, featuring choral students from all schools in... |
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on May 7, 2009 at 7:46 pm by CSMA, a resident of another community |
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Council tackles 'ghetto' concerns
Hoping to put to rest worries that an affordable housing development would lower property values downtown, a majority of the City Council on Tuesday voted in support of having... |
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on May 7, 2009 at 5:01 pm by Fedup, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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District considers major bond measure
It could cost the Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District $191.7 million over the next 10 years to renovate its campuses, according to a local architectural firm, and... |
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on May 7, 2009 at 11:18 am by Teacher, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
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Cuesta tennis courts up for grabs again
Cuesta Park's tennis courts will have a new operator since the city decided to replace hometown favorite Tim Foley over a number of alleged breeches of contract.
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on May 5, 2009 at 12:26 pm by Mike Rodgers, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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Districts find funding for ESL class
Administrators in both Mountain View school districts say they have found funding and space for an English language class for Spanish-speaking parents, and the program will co... |
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on May 4, 2009 at 7:43 pm by Miss Shame, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Battle of the burgers
There were other Mountain View drive-ins that people remember, such as Spiveys, which had the Cadillac burger, and Johnny Macs, which had the Big Mac before McDonalds did.
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on May 2, 2009 at 3:45 pm by Rat Burgers, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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COMING UP: Citywide garage sale
Front yards and driveways will be turned into bargain-hunting grounds this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the annual citywide garage sale.
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on May 1, 2009 at 11:30 am by candy, a resident of another community |
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Shooter, victim were old friends, police say
A man shot to death in Whisman Park early Sunday morning was the "life-long friend" of his shooter, Mountain View police said.
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on May 1, 2009 at 8:59 am by MR SHARKSTERO DE SSP WSSJ 13, a resident of another community |
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NASA Ames offers buyouts to hundreds of employees
A source at NASA Ames has emailed the Voice a list of over 400 employees who have been offered buyouts worth up to $25,000 in exchange for leaving their jobs.
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on May 1, 2009 at 8:13 am by Ron, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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DA takes on gangs with ad campaign
District Attorney Dolores Carr announced an ad campaign Thursday that will put stark messages about gang life on billboards, buses and TV commercials.
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on Apr 30, 2009 at 11:18 pm by Johnny Robots, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Another big step for Stevens Creek Trail
Workers put the final touches on the Stevens Creek Trail extension to Sleeper Avenue late last week, opening the door for local residents south of El Camino Real to the joys o... |
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on Apr 30, 2009 at 11:08 pm by Anonymous, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood |
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Council approves Shoreline ticket policy
The City Council unanimously approved a new policy on Tuesday for distributing the 300 free concert tickets the city receives as part of its lease income from Shoreline Amphit... |
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on Apr 30, 2009 at 5:36 pm by Concerned Sierra Club Member, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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Four Winds, American Indian Dance at CSMA May 3
Bring the whole family to the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) on Sunday, May 3 to see this wonderful performance. Specializing in the dance and culture of the United... |
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on Apr 29, 2009 at 2:58 pm by csma, a resident of another community |
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Police launch red light enforcement campaign
Santa Clara County law enforcement officials are conducting a red light traffic enforcement campaign through May 17 in an effort to reduce collision-related deaths and injurie... |
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on Apr 28, 2009 at 11:02 pm by neighbor, a resident of another community |
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Locals to school board: Adult School cuts will hurt the most vulnerable
Dozens of community members came to the high school district board meeting Monday night to let trustees know how they felt about deep cuts to the Adult School's funding.
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on Apr 28, 2009 at 9:14 pm by Aj, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
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