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In last-minute surge of applications, 10 people seek a spot on the Mountain View City Council
Following a surge in last-minute applications, a total of 10 residents are now vying for a spot on the Mountain View City... Last comment on Jan 26, 2023 at 9:05 pm | 26 comments

Mountain View City Council approves zoning changes to add residential and mixed-uses to city's shopping centers
The Mountain View City Council brought the city’s housing element draft one step closer to completion on Jan. 24 by approving... Last comment 14 minutes ago | 7 comments

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Police seek public help to identify man suspected of groping woman on California Street in Mountain View
Mountain View are asking for help in identifying a man accused of groping a woman in the 1900 block of California Street on Jan. 20. Monday, 4:25 PM

Bay Area bridge toll increases finally approved at end of long litigation
A pot of $545 million destined for new projects in the Bay Area may soon be released from escrow after litigation over a 2018 ballot measure on bridge toll increases finally comes to an end. Monday, 4:03 PM

Four vying for Mountain View City Council talk rent control, stance on housing growth at community forum
Four people vying for the Mountain View City Council's vacant seat gave stances on everything from housing and rent control to transportation and livability at a forum held by community groups on Jan. 27. A fifth applicant dropped out. Monday, 1:51 PM | 2 comments

Mountain View's first Lunar New Year event draws crowds to welcome the Year of the Rabbit
Spirits were high at the Mountain View Community Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, as crowds of people came together to celebrate the city's first Lunar New Year event. Monday, 1:52 PM

Armed robbers shoot at witness after Mountain View jewelry store heist
Mountain View police closed down the Rengstorff Avenue entrance to Highway 101 and are searching for three armed men following a jewelry store robbery on Friday, Jan. 27. The men fired at a witness who attempted to follow them. Monday, 1:32 PM

Expert tips: Grow veggies like the ones at Filoli estate
You don't need a luxurious historic estate with acres of land to grow an abundance of colorful vegetables: Just follow these tips from horticulturists at the Filoli estate and you'll have a bountiful backyard harvest year-round. Sunday, 8:59 AM

Schwab Learning Center opens new dyslexic-friendly 'innovation lab'
With its new home at Children's Health Council in Palo Alto, the Schwab Learning Center's reach is now expanding beyond Stanford to the wider community. Saturday, 9:41 AM | 2 comments

Coastal farmworkers eke out a living amid hardship
Shootings, wildfires, the pandemic and other challenges have tested the Coastside's isolated communities, but many of its farmers aren't going anywhere. Thursday, 2:53 PM

The Crestview project leaders offer updates on timeline, parking, security
The Crestview, a housing project in Mountain View that will convert a hotel into 48 affordable units for extremely low income individuals and families, will begin construction this spring and is slated to be completed by winter. Friday, 12:55 PM | 2 comments

MVLA adds ethnic studies to graduation requirements starting next fall
The Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District's board has paved the way to add an ethnic studies class for all incoming ninth graders this fall by updating its graduation requirements to include the course. Friday, 1:48 PM

Here's how you can support the Half Moon Bay community right now (and take care of yourself)
Here's a list of organizations raising funds for the Jan. 23 mass shooting victims, plus memorial events and mental health resources. Friday, 12:19 PM | 3 comments

Mountain View City Council approves zoning changes to add residential and mixed-uses to city's shopping centers
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. Thursday, 1:02 PM | 7 comments

Department of Justice brings major antitrust suit against Google's ad business, seeks divestiture
In the lawsuit filed Tuesday, the DOJ alleges that Google "has corrupted legitimate competition in the ad tech industry" through anticompetitive practices. Thursday, 11:40 AM | 3 comments

Community briefs: City boards and committees, New Americans Fellowship and a new pedestrian undercrossing at Bernardo Avenue
This week in community briefs, Mountain View opens applications for city boards and committees, Santa Clara County seeks applicants for the New Americans Fellowship and local cities consider a new undercrossing at Bernardo Avenue. Thursday, 10:49 AM

No bail for Half Moon Bay accused shooter, DA considers death penalty
The 66-year-old man accused of gunning down seven people and critically injuring one other at two mushroom farms earlier this week made his initial court appearance Wednesday. Wednesday, 5:14 PM

City Council narrows down pool of applicants for vacant seat to five finalists

Terminated Meta content moderators worry about fake news flourishing in their absence

Five men, two women die in Half Moon Bay mass shooting

Seven dead in two Half Moon Bay shootings, 67-year-old man in custody

Suspect in Half Moon Bay shootings was employee of farm where 5 where shot

Weather, inflation impact high school construction, but progress continues

Residential fire on San Ramon Avenue injures one, causes $100,000 in damages

Elizabeth Holmes' lawyers rebut prosecution claims that she is a flight risk

Get to know the Mountain View residents applying for a seat on City Council at community groups' forum Friday

Santa Clara County reports low rates of COVID, flu