AROUND TOWN
Teachers 're-energize' in the real world
Next year, when Marisa DaSilva's students ask her, in exasperation, how they will ever use the things she is teaching them in the real world, she'll have an answer. The ... |
Editor |
886 |
1 |
on Jul 31, 2010 at 12:03 pm by Tom, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Mixed bag on county residents' health
Santa Clara County residents are improving their health in some areas and losing ground in others. A recent report on public health in the county reveals that low-income and m... |
Editor |
879 |
1 |
on Jul 30, 2010 at 5:27 pm by le dude, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
City unveils vision for the future
The residents who filled the City Council chambers Saturday morning for the most part did not oppose plans for taller buildings, better transit and a more "walkable" city as p... |
Editor |
923 |
1 |
on Jul 30, 2010 at 12:13 pm by Martin LIttler, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
The funny physicist
It's not every day that you find a physicist who likes to do stand-up comedy about science. Somehow Mountain View resident Norm Goldblatt makes it work.
Read the full story h... |
Editor |
914 |
1 |
on Jul 30, 2010 at 11:10 am by Mike Zelinski, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Making money for Moffett
When it comes to finding the $7 million a year it needs to operate the airfield at Moffett Field, NASA Ames is between a rock and a president.
Read the full story here http:/... |
Editor |
955 |
1 |
on Jul 28, 2010 at 11:24 pm by Myra Orta, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Foundation awards $1.3 million in local grants
Sixty-five community-based organizations in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties will receive $1.3 million in modest grants from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the Mou... |
Editor |
952 |
1 |
on Jul 19, 2010 at 1:37 pm by John the Man, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Not-so-good vibrations
Gus Malek-Madani has always been a problem solver. As a child in Iran, he would take things apart and try to put them back together -- though not always successfully. Now, as ... |
Editor |
785 |
1 |
on Jul 14, 2010 at 12:21 am by Storage Architect, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
City's property values plummet
Santa Clara County's assessed property values fared better during much of the Great Depression than they did last year, tax assessor Larry Stone announced July 1.
Read the f... |
Editor |
905 |
1 |
on Jul 11, 2010 at 8:23 am by Martin Littler, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Council balances city budget with cuts and fees
The City Council approved a balanced $87 million general fund budget Tuesday with a few last minute tweaks.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
749 |
1 |
on Jun 24, 2010 at 10:56 pm by Concerned Citizen, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Bobcat Ridge to re-open Saturday
Tule, one of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo's two bobcats, watches ducks and a goose from her favorite spot in her new habitat. The grand opening of the newly constructed... |
Editor |
759 |
1 |
on Jun 18, 2010 at 12:39 pm by The Dad, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Motion to adjourn: City Clerk Angee Salvador retires
After 21 years working in Mountain View's city clerk's office, City Clerk Angee Salvador is calling it good on June 18.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
837 |
1 |
on Jun 17, 2010 at 5:53 pm by Dave, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
McKelvey, Cuesta flood basins the topic of June 17 meeting
Controversial flood basins proposed for the Cuesta Annex and McKelvey Park will be discussed this Thursday at City Hall as Valley Water certifies an environmental impact repor... |
Editor |
909 |
1 |
on Jun 17, 2010 at 2:10 pm by Hip Waders, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Medi-pot regulations are no slam dunk
Disagreements on the City Council Tuesday appeared to threaten the passage of an ordinance allowing regulated marijuana dispensaries in Mountain View.
Read the full story he... |
Editor |
837 |
1 |
on Jun 10, 2010 at 11:43 pm by Tina, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
sonic boom?
Did anyone else hear a loud boom at about 10:30pm last night (Wed. 6/9)? I was half asleep and was awakened by the sound - then heard an aircraft overhead. Wondering what it... |
minerva |
988 |
1 |
on Jun 10, 2010 at 1:29 pm by Daniel DeBolt, Mountain View Voice Staff Writer |
AROUND TOWN
Free Concert this Friday: Downtown Los Altos
Hosted by Community Hope and Sober Events (CHASE).
Our 4th annual "CHASE on the Plaza" is coming to Community Plaza in Los Altos on Friday, June 11. Concert time is from 2... |
Alicia Crank |
1144 |
1 |
on Jun 8, 2010 at 12:20 pm by le dude, a resident of the Rex Manor neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Want to sound off about the city? There's an app for that.
Mountain View residents can voice their questions and concerns about the city at any time and from anywhere, now that the city has introduced the Ask Mountain View iPhone app... |
Editor |
926 |
1 |
on Jun 7, 2010 at 11:15 am by USA, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Kids conquer Alcatraz swim
On the morning of April 10, eight-year-old Malena Nguyen and her 10-year-old brother Jordan woke up early. They didn't have a special breakfast, "unless a bagel is special," J... |
Editor |
919 |
1 |
on Jun 4, 2010 at 1:08 am by ZO, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Local veteran honored for helping injured vets
Dom Garofano, a 40-year Mountain View resident, was honored this week by the Paralyzed Veterans of America for his "longstanding commitment and dedication to the health and we... |
Editor |
893 |
1 |
on May 29, 2010 at 6:10 pm by Old Soldier, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Evandale complex invigorated
The large, run-down apartment complex at 291 Evandale Ave. may no longer be a headache for neighbors thanks to a City Council-approved plan.
Read the full story here http://w... |
Editor |
902 |
1 |
on May 27, 2010 at 8:20 pm by Mr. DePortum, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Mayor disputes housing editorial
I was surprised to read your May 7 editorial regarding the City Council's approval of the Prometheus project on Evelyn Avenue. You characterized the council as "ready to do an... |
Editor |
857 |
1 |
on May 21, 2010 at 12:16 pm by Democratic Process, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Report: NASA Ames boosts Bay Area's economy
The United States economy gets a hefty return on every tax dollar spent by NASA Ames, which generates $877 million a year for the Bay Area's economy alone, according to a new ... |
Editor |
823 |
1 |
on May 13, 2010 at 10:28 pm by Skeptic, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Armed robbers back out of stick-up
Two men unsuccessfully tried to rob a Mountain View grocery store late Thursday night, April 29, before fleeing the scene less than a minute later, police say.
Read the full ... |
Editor |
797 |
1 |
on May 6, 2010 at 12:37 pm by The Eye, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Citywide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 1
Don't forget the citywide Garage Sale at participating homes this Saturday, May 1, from 8am to 2pm! Maps to homes are soon to be available online at Web Link... |
mvresident4567 |
798 |
1 |
on May 3, 2010 at 6:17 pm by Sparto, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Posh Bagel owners arrested for alleged insurance fraud
The owner and founder of several Bay Area bakeries has been arrested on suspicion of failing to report employee injuries and accurate hours worked, according to the California... |
Editor |
841 |
1 |
on May 3, 2010 at 9:23 am by George Olson, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
The long goodbye
I'M HEADED to the hospital — and everything's fine.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, April 30, 2010, 1... |
Editor |
871 |
1 |
on Apr 30, 2010 at 7:40 am by Andrew L. Freedman, a resident of another community |
View in an RSS Reader
