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Endorsements roll in for Mountain View racesWith less than two months to go before Election Day, several local and regional groups are weighing in with endorsements for Mountain View's races, including some divergent recommendations for the City Council.
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To save affordable housing, Mountain View looks to buy aging apartmentsCity officials are working on an unusually direct approach: buy up housing at risk of being bulldozed.
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Alleged serial killer lands in hospital before trialA man charged with killing two young women in the 1970s on Stanford University property has been hospitalized right before his trial was set to begin in San Mateo County.
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Communities seek to cement partnershipAfter banding over shared concerns about Stanford University's growth plan, city and county officials in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties are preparing to sign a "Land Use Compact."
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Want to get to know your local candidates? Here's a list of election debates, forumsWe've compiled a list of local election debates and forums taking place virtually for Midpeninsula voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Photo essay: Life under the coronavirusThrough images, we show how Midpeninsula residents and workers are coping with the COVID-19 threat that has disrupted our lives.
To save affordable housing, Mountain View looks to buy aging apartments
In an effort to stave off gentrification and preserve the remaining affordable housing in Mountain View, city officials are... Last comment 3 hours ago | 23 comments
Election roundup: Endorsements roll in for Mountain View City Council and local school boards
With less than two months to go before Election Day, several local and regional groups are weighing in with endorsements... Last comment 6 hours ago | 21 comments
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Mountain View awarded $12.4M to build homeless housing by the end of the year
Mountain View's ambitious plan to build transitional housing for homeless seniors and families is moving forward, after state officials awarded the city $12.4 million this week to fund the project. Friday, 1:44 PM | 4 comments
Santa Clara County acts with $5M to relieve strain on tenants, landlords
Struggling tenants and landlords impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for a financial lifeline, as the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, approved an additional $5 million to help residents stay in their homes. Thursday, 5:52 PM | 3 comments
Heat, risk of fires, rip current pose danger in Bay Area this weekend
Weather will pose a danger to Bay Area residents starting Friday with a higher risk for rip currents at beaches and increased wildfire risk starting Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday, 4:23 PM
Spanish-language resources help parents deal with challenges of distance learning
While California school districts and counties confront the learning challenges of the pandemic, education organizations like Khan Academy are developing new guides for Spanish-speaking parents to help them navigate distance learning. Friday, 1:49 PM | 1 comments
To save affordable housing, Mountain View looks to buy aging apartments
In an effort to stave off gentrification and preserve the remaining affordable housing in Mountain View, city officials are working on an unusually direct approach: Buy up housing at risk of being bulldozed. Wednesday, 4:17 PM | 23 comments
Coronavirus central: San Mateo County expands testing through mobile sites
On Thursday, Santa Clara County reported a total of 20,756 cases, 304 deaths and 101 people hospitalized; San Mateo County had a total of 9,785 cases, 150 deaths and 40 people hospitalized. Friday, 1:54 PM
Newsom orders ban of new gas-powered cars by 2035
In a dramatic move to tackle climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered state officials to ban new gasoline-powered cars beginning in 15 years. Wednesday, 6:18 PM | 3 comments
Obituaries: Patrick McCullough
This week in obituaries, read about the life of Patrick McCullough, 83, a Mountain View resident. Wednesday, 5:12 PM
CZU Fires now 100% contained
The CZU August Lightning Complex Fires have been fully contained, as of a 9 p.m. announcement from Cal Fire on Sept. 22. Wednesday, 1:33 PM
Santa Clara County first in state to make Juneteenth a paid holiday
Santa Clara County is the first county in the state to make Juneteenth a paid county holiday after a unanimous vote from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
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COVID testing of teachers, staff hotly debated as California schools reopen
As schools throughout California tiptoe toward reopening, decisions about whether to routinely test teachers, staff and even students for the COVID-19 virus are proving controversial -- and potentially costly. Wednesday, 10:45 AM
Downtown Mountain View hosts three full days of free COVID-19 testing
New statewide eviction moratorium upends local rules, leading to more eviction notices
Santa Clara County opens new safe parking site in Mountain View
Alleged serial killer lands in hospital before trial
New program would give extra aid for COVID-19 quarantines in county
State stops accepting unemployment claims for 2 weeks to address backlog
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Benefiting local non-profits
The 36th annual Moonlight Run and Walk is Friday evening, October 2, wherever you are! Proceeds go to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, benefiting local non-profits that serve families and children in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Join us under the light of the full Harvest Moon on a 5K walk, 5K run, 10K run or half marathon.
