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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Facing criticism, Bullis Charter School dumps controversial 'hills' preference in enrollment lottery
An enrollment preference that would have given some families in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills higher priority when applying to enter Bullis Charter School has now been permanently removed.
Thursday, 1:30 PM | 9 commentsLandlord group vows to drop its rent control initiative if Measure D passes
A landlord group's ballot measure that would curtail Mountain View's existing rent control law could lose the support of its biggest backer, but only if voters pass a separate, city-sponsored measure to alter rent control this March.
Thursday, 10:24 AM | 18 commentsSanta Clara County Superior Court puts out call for volunteer watchdogs
The Santa Clara County Superior Court is looking for volunteers to serve on the 2020-2021 civil grand jury panel, a group that takes a critical look at how local governments can better serve the public.
Thursday, 8:39 AM | No comments yetWednesday, January 22, 2020
Recycled water, community engagement and clean energy: State Senate candidates weigh in on ideas to tackle climate crisis
Five of the seven candidates running for state Senate in District 13 vied to win over Peninsula voters by showing their passion and knowledge on a range of environmental topics at a panel held Jan. 15 at Menlo-Atherton High School.
Wednesday, 12:25 PM | No comments yetOakland man facing life in prison for rape, strangulation; trial set for May
A man is accused of raping and strangling a woman in her car in Mountain View in 2018 will finally go to trial in May, according to court documents.
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A man is accused of raping and strangling a woman in her car in Mountain View in 2018 will finally go to trial in May, according to court documents.
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Stanford student found dead at fraternity house was LAHS grad
The Stanford University sophomore who was found dead at a the Theta Delta Chi fraternity house last Friday was Eitan Michael Weiner, son of a university professor and Stanford associate vice president, the university announced Monday.
Wednesday, 11:31 AM | 2 commentsState Senate candidate's mom puts $460K toward son's campaign
A candidate seeking to represent South San Francisco to Sunnyvale in the state Senate received a major boost when his mother created a $460,000 independent expenditure committee to aid his campaign.
Wednesday, 9:25 AM | 1 commentState Senate candidates weigh in on ideas to tackle climate crisis
Five of the seven candidates running for state Senate in District 13 vied to win over Peninsula voters by showing their passion and knowledge on a range of environmental topics at a panel held last week at Menlo-Atherton High School.
Wednesday, 9:16 AM | No comments yetTuesday, January 21, 2020
Coroner IDs man shot near Mountain View/Palo Alto border
A San Jose man who was shot in the stomach at a south Palo Alto parking lot early Tuesday morning has died, police said. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information related to the shooting.
Tuesday, 4:11 PM | No comments yet'They gave us our child back.' How nonpublic schools serve the education system's neediest students
When local public school districts fail to educate special-needs students, 20 nonpublic schools in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties step in, providing environments tailored to help kids thrive.
Tuesday, 1:26 PM | No comments yetMan in intensive care after shooting near Mountain View border
A man was shot in the stomach while at a south Palo Alto parking lot early Tuesday morning, police said.
Tuesday, 10:06 AM | 4 commentsMonday, January 20, 2020
Newsom's big move on homelessness may be just in political time, new poll suggests
Gov. Gavin Newsom kicked off 2020 by pledging to plow an extra $1.4 billion into homeless services and proposing a state constitutional amendment to make it easier to sue cities that fail to shelter their unhoused populations.
Monday, 3:02 PM | 19 commentsLocal music school faces civil suit over sexual abuse of student
School of Rock, a private music school in Midtown Palo Alto, is facing a civil lawsuit stemming from incidents of sexual abuse against a 15-year-old student by one of its instructors in 2017.
Monday, 10:23 AM | 3 commentsSunday, January 19, 2020
Mountain View Chamber of Commerce picks new CEO
The Mountain View Chamber of Commerce has selected former tech executive Peter Katz as its new CEO. Katz replaces Bruce Humphrey, who announced his departure in September.
Sunday, 8:48 AM | 1 commentSaturday, January 18, 2020
Judge may order PG&E to hire more tree trimmers, removers
A federal judge announced in San Francisco Thursday that he is considering ordering PG&E to hire and train enough workers to trim or remove all trees that could fall on power lines and spark wildfires.
Saturday, 7:41 AM | 1 commentFriday, January 17, 2020
Serial bank robber who took $69K across Northern California sentenced
An Oakland man convicted of committing bank robberies in Palo Alto, Mountain View and others in Northern California -- taking a total $69,002 -- was sentenced in federal court in San Francisco on Wednesday.
Friday, 6:04 PM | No comments yetBeating the odds
With retail stores on the ropes across the country, why is Mountain View's hobby emporium Game Kastle doing so well? Owner Shaw Mead says he's found the formula for success, creating a loyal community around old-fashioned board games.
Friday, 1:41 PM | 5 commentsMore delays, higher costs as flood protection projects near finish
Construction projects aimed at providing flood protection to thousands of Mountain View properties is over budget and more than a year behind schedule.
Friday, 1:09 PM | 3 commentsLASD's new Mountain View school won't open until 2025
Los Altos School District's new Mountain View school won't open until 2025, following lengthy delays and an ever-evolving plan to build a campus in the fast-growing neighborhood.
Friday, 10:12 AM | 25 commentsThursday, January 16, 2020
Two Mountain View auto burglary suspects nabbed while making a getaway
Two Mountain View residents were arrested Tuesday after they were allegedly seen burglarizing vehicles and stealing a package from a home before attempting to make a getaway on Highway 85.
Thursday, 1:42 PM | 3 commentsState bill faces uphill battle to add peer support to mental health care
New state legislation proposed last week could broaden the roster of mental health workers throughout California, but it may face an uphill battle after back-to-back vetoes by two governors.
Thursday, 8:31 AM | 1 commentWednesday, January 15, 2020
New Planned Parenthood clinic opens in Mountain View after months of delays
Mountain View's Planned Parenthood clinic, which shuttered last year for a redevelopment project, reopened on Monday at a new site that will provide reproductive health and specialty services through a deal with the county.
Wednesday, 3:55 PM | 3 commentsMountain View voters will decide city's RV parking ban
The final decision on whether to prohibit oversized vehicles like RVs from parking on most city streets will be up to Mountain View voters this November.
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The final decision on whether to prohibit oversized vehicles like RVs from parking on most city streets will be up to Mountain View voters this November.
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Letters to the editor: Headcount tax, San Antonio school, tall projects
Recent letters to the editor on Mountain View's headcount tax, the proposed new school at San Antonio shopping center and tall new developments.
Wednesday, 9:17 AM | 1 commentTuesday, January 14, 2020
'There's more work to be done': County pushes to find safe parking for people living in cars
With programs for vehicle dwellers to park overnight rolling out throughout Santa Clara County, the Board of Supervisors agreed on Tuesday to help cities find new sites for those without permanent homes.
Tuesday, 5:08 PM | 5 commentsBernie Sanders leads polling for California presidential primary
Three Democratic presidential hopefuls are leading the California primary race, according to survey results released Monday, Jan. 13, by the San Francisco-based Public Policy Institute of California.
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Three Democratic presidential hopefuls are leading the California primary race, according to survey results released Monday, Jan. 13, by the San Francisco-based Public Policy Institute of California.
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After threatening strike, Santa Clara County nurses agree on new contract
Santa Clara County's unionized nurses have officially voted to approve a new contract with the county, the union said Monday.
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Santa Clara County's unionized nurses have officially voted to approve a new contract with the county, the union said Monday.
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Guest opinion: Time to collect rent control fees from delinquent landlords
In a guest opinion in the Jan. 3 edition, Mountain View resident Keating Rhoads writes about the importance of collecting landlord rent control fee delinquencies.
Tuesday, 9:03 AM | 8 commentsMonday, January 13, 2020
More math hasn't fixed the achievement gap at Mountain View, Los Altos high schools
Six years ago, Los Altos High School staff was convinced they had the silver bullet for preparing students for college. But after a big push, Latino students are still lagging behind.
Monday, 10:36 AM | 5 commentsSunday, January 12, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom to propose that California manufacture its own generic drugs, lowering prescription costs
In a bold strategy to drive down prescription drug prices, Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing that California become the first state in the nation to establish its own generic drug label.
Sunday, 8:56 AM | 3 comments
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