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Community rallies behind Carbajal family
Dozens of friends and family members filled a Palo Alto courtroom last week for Pedro Carbajal's scheduled plea bargain, comforting his wife and exchanging laughs and tears as... |
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on Mar 20, 2009 at 4:15 pm by Community Member, a resident of another community |
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Officials unveil plans for billion-dollar research hub
In what was billed as a "defining moment" for Silicon Valley, leaders from NASA Ames, local colleges and U.S. Congress trumpeted plans for a sustainable community at Moffett F... |
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on Mar 18, 2009 at 4:08 pm by Ralph Otte, a resident of another community |
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Google execs' new toy: a fighter jet?
According to Federal Aviation Administration records, Google executives have purchased a small fighter jet. Some witnesses say they have seen the jet at Moffett Field.
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on Mar 17, 2009 at 5:46 pm by Good Shepherd, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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Owners seek shelter from CS zone
Likening the Commercial Service zone along Old Middlefield Way to a dying coral reef, property owners of offices, repair shops and commercial supply houses appealed to the Cit... |
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on Mar 16, 2009 at 3:53 pm by Bernie Brightman, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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City backs study of new rail stop
The City Council showed renewed interest in high speed rail Tuesday, voting 5-2 in favor of studying a station in downtown Mountain View despite effectively killing off the id... |
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on Mar 16, 2009 at 10:39 am by Don Frances, Mountain View Voice Editor |
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Owners seek shelter from 'CS' regulations
Likening the Commercial Service zone along Old Middlefield Way to a dying coral reef, property owners of offices, repair shops and commercial supply houses appealed to the Cit... |
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on Mar 14, 2009 at 4:29 pm by BULL DOZER, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
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Mayor Abe-Koga named 'woman of the year'
Mayor Margaret Abe-Koga was paid a surprise visit last week by state Assembly member Paul Fong, who honored her as "woman of the year" of the 22nd state assembly district.
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on Mar 13, 2009 at 10:16 am by USA, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Last chance to see 'Pick Up Ax' at The Pear
Before it's too late, check out Anthony Clarvoe's "Pick Up Ax" at Mountain View's intimate Pear Avenue Theatre. The play's final week begins tonight and ends on Sunday, March ... |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 11:25 pm by USA, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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$20,000 in equipment stolen from TheatreWorks
Approximately $20,000 of sound equipment was stolen from TheatreWorks in early February, but police say it will be hard to investigate the case since employees waited nearly a... |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 6:48 pm by Randall Flagg, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Presence of TCE worries homebuyers
The level of toxics in the groundwater under a new Shea Homes development is low, by northeastern Mountain View standards. But at least one local couple has backed out of a pu... |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 5:42 pm by Realist, a resident of another community |
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Low income, high potential
Imagine you're one of the 28 million Americans who lack access to traditional financial services. For financial transactions, your family relies on payday loans, check-cashing... |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 8:50 am by Marvin Brook, a resident of another community |
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LASD to lay off 60 staffers
The Los Altos School District plans to send out 60 pink slips this March in an effort to reduce expenses as it faces nearly $3 million in state budget cuts.
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 8:08 am by Frank, a resident of another community |
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Rail-stop idea before council next week
Residents may have their last big chance to weigh in on a high speed rail stop for Mountain View next Tuesday, as the issue will appear on the City Council's consent calendar.... |
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on Mar 11, 2009 at 11:45 am by Andrew, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Soccer coach appears in court today
Pedro Carbajal, the Mountain View soccer coach and community leader arrested on molestation charges, will be transported to the Palo Alto court today for an arraignment.
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on Mar 11, 2009 at 12:32 am by Voice Reader, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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City plans yearly shredding event
Mountain View residents once again will get a chance to safely dispose of old tax returns, bank statements and medical records during a free city shredding event this month.
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on Mar 10, 2009 at 6:37 pm by Marty, a resident of the Jackson Park neighborhood |
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Mayor Abe-Koga named 'woman of the year'
Mayor Margaret Abe-Koga was paid a surprise visit last week by state Assembly member Paul Fong, who honored her as "woman of the year" of the 22nd state assembly district.
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on Mar 10, 2009 at 6:28 pm by Eric, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Soccer coach's bail set at $2 million
A Palo Alto judge set bail at $2 million for Pedro Carbajal, the Mountain View community leader and soccer coach who was arrested last week on charges of molesting three girls... |
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on Mar 10, 2009 at 4:07 pm by Recommendation, a resident of another community |
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Council members point to $37M in reserves
After a presentation from the city manager last month about the seriousness of the city's budget problems, some council members say they're concerned that residents might have... |
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on Mar 10, 2009 at 12:22 pm by An involved non resident of Mountain View, a resident of another community |
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Tomorrow's events (March 10)
Nature walk: Daylight Savings celebration at [Web Link Shoreline]
Shoreline at Mountain View will host a "Daylight Savings T... |
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on Mar 9, 2009 at 4:49 pm by Ricia, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
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The scariest house in America
The award-winning "DC Cemetery" on Bush Street that draws big crowds every year isn't just a seasonal hobby for its creators -- it's a year-round love affair.
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on Mar 8, 2009 at 2:42 pm by cole, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
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Commission shelves fee for single-use bags
Before county residents are asked to spend a quarter for every paper or plastic shopping bag, the Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission has recommended t... |
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on Mar 4, 2009 at 5:32 pm by USA, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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'Skimming' scam at ATMs hits local resident
Nick Elvitsky was shocked when $500 was deducted from his account on Jan. 26: "I did not take that money out. I have been a victim of a crime."
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on Mar 4, 2009 at 1:12 pm by Mike, a resident of another community |
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Council balks at looking into HSR stop downtown
Hopes for a downtown high speed rail stop may have come and gone in a flash Tuesday after City Council members deadlocked over whether to ask the California High Speed Rail Au... |
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on Mar 3, 2009 at 4:19 pm by James Hoosac, a resident of another community |
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Solar car wows local techies
Google employees are fairly technology-minded, but even they were amazed by the strange car that appeared at the company's Mountain View headquarters Feb. 20, swarming around ... |
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on Mar 3, 2009 at 12:04 pm by Don Frances, Mountain View Voice Editor |
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Petitioners oppose hospital purchase
By buying the Community Hospital of Los Gatos, El Camino Hospital will put a strain on services and finances at its Mountain View facility, says a group of district taxpayers ... |
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on Mar 2, 2009 at 8:34 pm by Confused, a resident of another community |
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