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Residents already giving input on general plan
Those who give their input during the coming general plan update could have major impact on how the city looks in 2030, city officials say. And the race to gather that input h... |
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on Jun 2, 2008 at 7:47 am by DG, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Why we protest at recruitment centers
The Raging Grannies have asked me to write a few words to clarify our position about the military and military recruitment. We have made several quite peaceful visits to date ... |
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on Jun 1, 2008 at 3:01 pm by Grannies Rock, a resident of another community |
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Advocates call for more affordable housing
Mountain View has experienced a net loss of affordable housing over the past 20 years, according to resident Roy Hayter of Advocates for Affordable housing.
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on Jun 1, 2008 at 9:04 am by AJ, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
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How would Mountain View fare in an earthquake
Looking at fault maps, it seems that Mountain View lies between the San Andreas and the Hayward fault. Are we far enough away from these faults to avert a major catastrophe? ... |
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on May 27, 2008 at 2:08 pm by Resident, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
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Bike to Work Day a hit, organizers say
The 14th Annual Bike to Work Day resulted in an "amazing turnout," organizers said, including more than 600 bikers at the downtown Mountain View station.
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on May 23, 2008 at 6:27 am by jeff, a resident of another community |
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New owner to renovate Castro building
After standing vacant for years, the historic downtown building at 124-126 Castro Street, known by city historians as the "Weilheimer store," is now set for renovation under a... |
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on May 21, 2008 at 10:43 pm by Nick Perry, a resident of another community |
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One family's sacrifice: two siblings serve in Iraq
Few Mountain View families have been affected by the war in Iraq as much as the Barrios household. In 2004 their youngest son, Michael, returned from a seven-month tour in Fal... |
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on May 20, 2008 at 1:15 am by Jon Wiener, a resident of another community |
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NASA Ames ready for liftoff
A NASA Ames official came to City Hall last week to elaborate on the agency's plans for a huge research park at Moffett Field which will provide homes and office space for NAS... |
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on May 19, 2008 at 7:05 pm by Rich, a resident of another community |
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Cyclist, train collide near downtown station
Caltrain service was briefly halted Tuesday afternoon after a northbound train and a bicyclist collided near the downtown station.
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on May 14, 2008 at 8:09 pm by DG, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Town Square Posts
What was Mountain View like in the old days?
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 9, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on May 11, 2008 at 5:25 pm by Garrett, a resident of another community |
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Prefab diner's assembly underway
A year ago, local auto shop owner Tom Mertl announced his plan to truck a 1930s prefab diner to Mountain View from Massachusetts. The diner has arrived, and a long restoration... |
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on May 9, 2008 at 1:51 pm by eric, a resident of another community |
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Police: Mobile home death not murder
Although the exact cause is still unknown, the sudden death of a 42-year-old man at a Mountain View mobile home park has been reclassified as involuntary manslaughter, Mountai... |
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on May 2, 2008 at 1:57 pm by Tom Clark, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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MOUNTAIN VIEW GOES GREEN
What is the single most important thing Mountain View can do to be more sustainable?
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The Mountain View Environmental Sustainability Task Force
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on May 1, 2008 at 7:04 pm by aileen La Bouff, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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Free Community Arts Day at CSMA
Sunday, June 29, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Families with young children will enjoy this annual free event at the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center, 230 San ... |
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on May 1, 2008 at 11:15 am by csma, a resident of another community |
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Immigration forum seeks to allay fears
As the nation continues to debate its immigration laws, a handful of Spanish-speaking Mountain View residents came to St. Joseph church last weekend to learn more about the is... |
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on Apr 28, 2008 at 11:25 pm by Maxwell, a resident of the Cuernavaca neighborhood |
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Yew Chung school mourns loss of teacher
When Piet Van Allen died in a motorcycle accident last week in San Jose, it left a gaping hole among the students and faculty at Yew Chung International School, where he had b... |
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on Apr 28, 2008 at 4:56 pm by Rick, im 34, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Builders bowing out
Market conditions and tight money are causing some builders to shut down large housing projects here, despite relatively firm prices and brisk sales of completed homes.
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on Apr 28, 2008 at 1:15 am by Ago, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Hetch Hetchy housing standoff
Next Tuesday the City Council will finally decide on a development that has been the source of contentious debate over the last year: a proposal to build 64 homes on the Hetch... |
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on Apr 23, 2008 at 3:34 pm by eric, a resident of another community |
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Outside the box
The majority of houses in Old Mountain View are decades-old country homes, complete with bay windows, front porches and other western features. It is in this setting that one ... |
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on Apr 23, 2008 at 2:55 pm by Fed Up, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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Local Students' Art on Display in Los Altos
Visit the Main Street Café and Books in Los Altos from May 1-30 to see children’s art from the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center. The Kids Art on Main S... |
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on Apr 23, 2008 at 11:17 am by csma, a resident of another community |
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Hetch Hetchy housing standoff
Next Tuesday the City Council will finally decide on a development that has been the source of contentious debate over the last year: a proposal to build 64 homes on the Hetch... |
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on Apr 19, 2008 at 6:45 pm by Lisa Burns, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Tunnel's done, time to celebrate
For nearly a year, workers burrowed their way beneath El Camino Real in order to extend Stevens Creek Trail past the busy thoroughfare. Now their work is all but complete, and... |
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on Apr 16, 2008 at 2:07 pm by SUE, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
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Steve Attinger pioneers new role as environmental coordinator
Earlier this month, Mountain View resident Steve Attinger began his new job working for the city of Mountain View. In fact, the position -- environmental sustainability coordi... |
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on Apr 14, 2008 at 11:50 pm by Mike Kahn, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Unfair shake in housing report
Last April saw the grand opening of San Antonio Place, a handsome 118-unit building of "efficiency studios" designed to provide affordable housing for those most in need of it... |
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on Apr 14, 2008 at 10:27 am by sherry, a resident of another community |
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Some familiar names throw hats in ring
With four seats on the City Council up for grabs this November, a few candidates are lining up early.
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on Apr 12, 2008 at 1:58 pm by mvguy, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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