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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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NASA, Google hatch deal
A 42-acre Google campus is now set for Moffett Field thanks to a 40 year lease agreement the Internet giant signed with NASA Ames on Wednesday.
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on Aug 24, 2011 at 9:40 am by GSB, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: My hometown hero, Jose Vargas
It's here. It's finally here, I thought to myself. Wall posts bombarded the Facebook profile with "thank yous" for his bravery and inspiration. My heart skipped a beat as I sc... |
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on Jul 9, 2011 at 1:22 pm by Anonymous, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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How green is my coffee
From Atari to Zilog, Silicon Valley companies have changed the face of technology. Duh. But what are the enduring innovations that affect just about all of us, every day? I vo... |
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on Apr 10, 2012 at 6:03 am by Tim Baber, a resident of another community |
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Condo project fails, leaving eyesore behind
Apparently unable to get a bank loan, the owner of an aging apartment building at 291 Evandale Ave. has given up on a plan to demolish the structure and build 144 condos. Inst... |
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on Dec 2, 2008 at 11:22 pm by Another neighbor, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Student Art Show at City Hall
"A Delicate Balance," an exhibition of student & faculty artwork from the Arts in Action program at the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) will be on display in the Mou... |
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on Feb 27, 2008 at 10:00 am by csma, a resident of another community |
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Traffic mess on Shoreline - why no police?
Today there was a single traffic light out on Shoreline, and it triggered a traffic nightmare. This could have been easily rectified if police had directed traffic. Why don'... |
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on Oct 22, 2009 at 10:10 am by Jeral P, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Car museum plans unveiled
John Mozart is a wealthy man who loves old cars.
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on Feb 6, 2012 at 3:32 pm by Eric Doner, a resident of another community |
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Workers go on strike at BMW dealership
Mechanics and service writers at BMW of Mountain View went on strike this week, saying their reputation for doing high-quality work at "the last honest BMW dealer in the Bay A... |
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on Jun 19, 2008 at 12:48 pm by Just a question, a resident of another community |
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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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Chick-Fil-A appeal set for City Council vote
The approval of a Chick-Fil-A restaurant with a drive-through in Mountain View could be reversed on Oct. 16 if the City Council agrees with appeals filed against the administr... |
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on Oct 18, 2012 at 7:01 am by Old Ben, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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Apparent suicide on Diericx Drive
A Mountain View man apparently shot and killed himself after police surrounded his home in the 2600 block of Diericx Drive on Saturday, Dec. 4, a police spokeswoman said.
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on Dec 8, 2010 at 9:14 pm by jwbus, a resident of another community |
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'Wolf dog' stalks Old Mountain View
Residents of the Old Mountain View neighborhood are up in arms over a large, aggressive dog that roams the area unleashed and is known to attack other animals — includin... |
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on Sep 19, 2008 at 9:03 am by Nuge, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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Mixed-Media Collage Exhibition at CSMA's Mohr Gallery
Visit the Mohr Gallery at the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center from June 6 through July 24 to see Impromptu, An Exhibition of Mixed-Media Collage, feat... |
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on Jun 3, 2008 at 10:27 am by csma, a resident of another community |
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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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Thursday Night Live on Castro Street
What do people think of this event? There have been 2 so far, in June and July, with 2 more scheduled in the first week of August and September.
Last week it looked like a ... |
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on Jul 7, 2008 at 8:31 pm by GSB, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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Traffic Circle Barriers
Has anyone seen the ugly rubber traffic circle at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Fordham Way in Mountain View? It is so ugly. It looks like a track for remote controlled... |
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on Feb 15, 2008 at 3:22 pm by The Dude, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
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Report: Google buses reflect region in need of traffic, housing solutions
Google buses rolling up and down U.S. Highway 101 symbolize the new Silicon Valley -- and are potent reminders that regional solutions are needed if the Bay Area is to stay ec... |
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on Feb 13, 2013 at 5:49 pm by Bob, a resident of the Slater neighborhood |
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Family plans public memorial for MV man killed in accident
The death of a Mountain View man who was well known around town could have been easily prevented, according to relatives. A public memorial service is set for Thursday, June ... |
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on Sep 16, 2012 at 10:39 pm by Sam, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Town Square Posts
What was Mountain View like in the old days?
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on May 11, 2008 at 5:25 pm by Garrett, a resident of another community |
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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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Big field lines up for council race
Mountain View voters will have an opportunity to elect a new majority of the City Council when they go the polls Nov. 4. And they will have plenty of candidates to choose from... |
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on Nov 2, 2008 at 8:44 pm by tim, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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Strikers at BMW returning to the table
After three weeks of striking at BMW of Mountain View, service writers and mechanics were scheduled to go back to the bargaining table Thursday, hoping to settle disputes over... |
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on Jun 26, 2008 at 8:17 am by bmw walker, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Tensions rise between NASA, Army
As NASA continues to develop plans for its research park at Moffett Field, the agency faces a possible land use conflict with the U.S. Army, the next-largest user of the site.... |
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on Oct 2, 2008 at 11:08 pm by Tyler, a resident of the Monta Loma 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 |