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Caltrain ridership skyrockets
After years of seeking emergency funding to keep from drastically slashing services, Caltrain is on track to balance its budget in fiscal year 2014 after high ridership number... |
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on May 15, 2013 at 4:58 pm by Kman, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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City Council wants survey for major bond measure
In a study session Tuesday, City Council members supported a survey to determine voter support for a bond measure to fund several large facilities the city needs, including a ... |
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on May 15, 2013 at 10:25 am by 20-year resident, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood |
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Toolbox, tools stolen from storage unit
A toolbox and various tools were stolen from a storage unit in a Mountain View apartment complex sometime between Friday and Saturday.
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on May 14, 2013 at 9:23 pm by Wo\\\'O Ideafarm, a resident of another community |
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Two bikes, TV stolen from open garage
A man living on the 2700 block of Diericx Drive woke up Sunday to find two bicycles and a TV had been taken from his open garage overnight.
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on May 14, 2013 at 2:49 pm by apeman, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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LAHS earns award for civics work
Los Altos High School is being recognized for its efforts to educate through engagement in social issues both near and far.
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on May 13, 2013 at 8:52 pm by Wo\\\'O Ideafarm, a resident of another community |
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A green light for Permanente Creek Trail improvements
The creekside trail that runs through Google headquarters will soon have better crossings at Charleston Road and Amphitheatre Parkway.
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on May 13, 2013 at 4:58 pm by Scott Lamb, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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Amid complaints, Google promises WiFi upgrades
While Google says it is committed to improving its network of light-pole mounted WiFi nodes in Mountain View, some users say they are tired of how unreliable the free service ... |
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on May 13, 2013 at 3:27 pm by WT, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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Future park? Council buys lush 1-acre property
The City Council approved the purchase of a 1.2 acre property Tuesday night, offered by its longtime resident, who wants to see the wooded property turned into a park.
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on May 12, 2013 at 11:55 pm by Rebecca Shapley, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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Future park? Council buys lush 1-acre property
The City Council approved the purchase of a 1.2 acre property Tuesday night, offered by its longtime resident, who wants to see the wooded property turned into a park.
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on May 11, 2013 at 9:15 am by R.Kohn, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Caltrain hits car in Mountain View
A Caltrain hit a car at the railroad crossing at Rengstorff Avenue and Central Expressway around 5:30 p.m. this evening, May 3.
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on May 10, 2013 at 8:45 pm by Wo\\\'O Ideafarm, a resident of another community |
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Art you can read
As electronic reading devices and tablet computers become more ubiquitous, it is not uncommon to hear book lovers proclaim their preference for the genuine article -- words pr... |
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on May 10, 2013 at 5:22 pm by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online |
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Council split over union wages for housing projects
After deliberations that highlighted differing values among its members, the City Council voted on Tuesday to study a "prevailing wage" for workers on the city's affordable ho... |
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on May 10, 2013 at 11:22 am by Otto Maddox, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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Council to vote on $3 million land deal
A 1.2 acre park near the intersection of Rengstorff Avenue and Old Middlefield Way could be in the works soon if the City Council approves a $3 million land purchase Tuesday n... |
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on May 9, 2013 at 9:46 pm by Political Insider, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Not your grandfather's space program
With the promise of more affordable space flight on the horizon, "citizen scientists" are eying the possibility of conducting inexpensive research experiments in space.
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on May 9, 2013 at 5:52 pm by Citizen on Earth, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Police seek suspects in lottery scam theft
Mountain View police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man and woman in connection with a lottery scam theft. A man and a woman reportedly stole cash and jewelry ... |
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on May 9, 2013 at 11:45 am by Barry Sonnenfeld, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
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Owner watches as man makes off with her bike
A Mountain View woman living on Tulane Drive watched as a man walked up her driveway, into her open garage and rode away with her mountain bike on May 3, police said.
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on May 8, 2013 at 8:56 pm by Wo\\\'O Ideafarm, a resident of another community |
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New leadership named at Castro
Castro Elementary School found its new principal and is adding an assistant principal to its head office.
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on May 7, 2013 at 4:04 pm by Fed Up, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Goodbye recession — city's budget back in the black
After making it through the recession with a hiring freeze and cutting over 30 vacant job positions from the city budget, officials are now looking to start hiring at city ha... |
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on May 7, 2013 at 1:01 pm by Observer, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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NASA imaging tech makes for better wildfire battles
Thanks to NASA Ames Research Center, the U.S. Forest service will have a new weapon to battle wildfires with this summer.
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on May 7, 2013 at 12:55 am by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online |
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Graham wins Distinguished School award
Graham Middle School has been named a California Distinguished School -- an honorary title given by state education officials to schools that have displayed significant improv... |
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on May 6, 2013 at 9:15 pm by Graham Parent, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Moffett, Shoreline traffic choking Jackson Park
I have lived in the Jackson Park neighborhood for nearly 25 years. The traffic backup on Moffett Boulevard to go downtown has been an issue since I first moved here; there are... |
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on May 6, 2013 at 9:05 pm by concerned parking, a resident of the Willowgate neighborhood |
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Plastic bag ban starts Monday
Shoppers take note: Mountain View's ban on plastic grocery bags begins on Earth Day, Monday, April 22.
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on May 6, 2013 at 7:38 pm by Anonymous, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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William Ware's death spurs call for California Street revamp
The death of William Ware -- hit by a speeding car while waiting at a California Street bus stop on June 21 -- caused shock in a neighborhood where some are now calling for ma... |
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on May 5, 2013 at 8:45 am by DC, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
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Toxic vapors found in NASA Ames buildings
The Department of Defense has found toxic vapors in several buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, buildings that are in use by the public, the military and NASA employees.
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on May 3, 2013 at 7:42 pm by Dave Cool, a resident of another community |
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Bay Area drove state population growth in 2012
The Bay Area led the charge in California's massive population increase last year, particularly Santa Clara County, which ended up being state's fastest growing county, accord... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm by OMV Resident, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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