Judy Ousterhout had been pondering her future as a healthy older adult: Where would she retire? How could she generate extra income? She decided that building a home in her backyard was the answer.

The Mountain View City Council brought the city’s housing element draft one step closer to completion on Jan. 24 by approving a few key zoning amendments, including allowing for future residential development at shopping centers.

Nearly 200 Meta content moderators who used to work at the tech company’s Mountain View office and now work in Fremont had their contracts terminated this month, workers included in the cut told the Voice.

Following a surge in last-minute applications, a total of 10 residents are now vying for a spot on the Mountain View City Council as the city looks to appoint a replacement for Council member Sally Lieber later this month.

Santa Clara County experienced a triple health threat this winter -- flu, a respiratory virus and COVID-19 -- but county officials and medical experts said overall infections remain low and are subsiding.

We've compiled a list of who can currently get vaccinated in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, plus answers to common questions and links to resources.