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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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He's our guy!
For his work covering the Virginia Tech shooting last year, former Mountain View High School student Jose Vargas has won the Pulitzer Prize.
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on Apr 12, 2008 at 9:53 am by Judie Block, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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Outrage at Almond
Parents at Almond Elementary School say interim Principal Joe McCreary's kindness and leadership were just what the school needed.
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on Apr 12, 2008 at 7:57 am by Un-intimated Parent, a resident of another community |
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College district ready to build
After a two-year legal battle over Measure C, the Foothill-De Anza Community College District can finally move ahead to sell bonds that will fund renovation and construction o... |
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on Apr 10, 2008 at 7:45 am by Alan, a resident of another community |
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Bike Shop Closing
Does anyone know why BIKE SPRING on Castro Street closed all of sudden last September? |
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on Apr 8, 2008 at 12:34 pm by Daniel DeBolt, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Google buys Pear Avenue Theatre
In what may be a competition with Microsoft over real estate in the North Bayshore area, Google recently purchased the building that houses a small local theater group at 1220... |
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on Apr 6, 2008 at 12:50 pm by Darin, a resident of another community |
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Letters to the Editor
Setting record straight on walkability article
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, April 4, 2008, 12:00 AM |
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on Apr 4, 2008 at 4:24 am by ccz, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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History walks, talks at Bubb
Clad in a Union general's uniform, complete with sword and sash, Gen. John White Geary told local elementary students last week that he fought the Civil War in the name of fre... |
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on Apr 1, 2008 at 4:29 pm by M.H., a resident of the Martens-Carmelita neighborhood |
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Nob Hill Shopping Center
Now that the Nob Hill Shopping Center has been undergoing a major makeover, does anyone have any idea what stores are going to be moving into the vacant buildings there? I li... |
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on Apr 1, 2008 at 5:35 am by Ago, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Day worker center eyes new location
At long last, the Day Worker Center of Mountain View has its eye on a permanent home: an abandoned cinderblock building near the train tracks at 117 Escuela Ave.
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on Mar 30, 2008 at 3:40 am by Lookmanohands, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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2nd Women's Safety Training Symposium
I'm happy to announce that, due to the response from the first Women's Safely Training class, we're putting on a second one!
The event will be sponsored by the Mountain V... |
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on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:16 am by GSB, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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Google buys Pear Avenue Theatre
In what may be a competition with Microsoft over real estate in the North Bayshore area, Google recently purchased the building that houses a small local theater group at 1220... |
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on Mar 27, 2008 at 5:19 pm by DG, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Foothill reconsiders site for new center
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District's new community center may come to Mountain View after all, as trustees search for a new location after deciding the Cubberley ... |
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on Mar 26, 2008 at 11:37 am by Matt, a resident of the The Crossings neighborhood |
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Council concern: gang violence
After a series of murders and assaults involving youth in recent months, the issue of youth activities and gang prevention seemed to be on everyone's mind at Tuesday's City Co... |
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on Mar 25, 2008 at 7:11 pm by MV Immigrant, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Charges filed in Johnson murder
Nathan Talarico has been charged with homicide in the shooting death of 20-year-old Mountain View resident Jeffrey Johnson, and local police are still pursuing a case against ... |
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on Mar 24, 2008 at 7:28 pm by me, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood |
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Peace vigil set for Wednesday evening
Marking the fifth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq, members of Mountain View Voices for Peace will gather at the intersection of Castro Street and El Camino Real to... |
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on Mar 20, 2008 at 1:26 pm by xoxoxoxox, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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Run for the orphans returns
The news out of Zimbabwe lately has not been good — perhaps underscoring the ongoing need for Ellen Clark's fundraising efforts.
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on Mar 16, 2008 at 10:47 am by Nyasha, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Library reopens with spiffy upgrades
A renovated lobby and new automated check-in system greeted Mountain View residents on Monday morning when the library reopened its doors after a month of construction.
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on Mar 13, 2008 at 11:53 am by 4l4n, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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Home Depot officially excluded
After making it apparent in December that Home Depot would not be allowed at San Antonio Center, the City Council made it official on Tuesday with a 5-1 vote.
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on Mar 12, 2008 at 12:35 pm by Robin, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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Noise at night keeps stores' neighbors awake.
Noisy parking lot sweepers and leaf blowers at some of the shopping malls and large stores are keeping nearby residential neighbors awake at night. Can anything be done about ... |
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on Mar 5, 2008 at 6:49 pm by dusty, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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Calling all leap year babies
In celebration of the leap day this Friday, the Voice is writing a story about Mountain View residents with Feb. 29th birthdays. I am looking for people who want to talk to th... |
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on Mar 3, 2008 at 2:08 pm by Dolly, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
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Dwell house a fine fit in neighborhood
I just read your article about the Dwell house at 515 Mountain View Ave. and am very disappointed that it only presents one point of view on the home and did not ask any other... |
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on Feb 29, 2008 at 8:18 am by Ana Lucia Gonzalez, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
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Protesters clash at recruitment center
Dozens of people flocked to Mountain View's U.S. Army Career Center on Friday to stage a protest -- some to protest the presence of military recruiters in Mountain View, other... |
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on Feb 29, 2008 at 3:14 am by Anonymous, a resident of another community |