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Mountain View plans to add 21-foot-wide crosswalks to downtown intersections
Five years after Mountain View closed off three blocks of downtown Castro Street to vehicle traffic, the city is looking to add large, central crosswalks at two main intersections to create a continuous route for pedestrians walking down the center of the closed off street.
Community Briefs: German Holiday Market, a festive bike ride and a city ‘dark sky’ survey
This week in Community Briefs, the German Holiday Market is set to return to downtown Mountain View, local cyclists are invited to join a festive holiday-themed ride, and the city of Mountain View is seeking community feedback on a planned dark sky ordinance.
Obituaries: Local residents who died recently
Local residents who died recently include David Gilman Lounge and Nan Ray Engler.
Local News. Lasting Impact.
Embarcadero Media Founder Bill Johnson reflects on the importance of community support for local journalism.

Santa Clara County sues over federal housing grant changes
Santa Clara County and a coalition of 10 other local governments and nonprofits are filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration for upending federal grants for permanent housing.

Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra brings the funk — and the Brahms
The youth orchestra’s holiday concert on Dec. 7 includes jazz, soul and video game tunes, with special guest Grammy Award-winning jazz violinist Mads Tolling.
What’s up this weekend: Holiday Lego show, edible art and more
This weekend, visit Lego wonderlands, sample the artful contents of an edible Zen garden, join a longtime local band for a very musical fundraiser and more.

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