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OTHER ISSUES
Blockbuster housing bills headed for passageLast week marked the end of California's legislative session, and lawmakers approved some landmark housing bills that are...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2017Last comment by Bob, 2 minutes ago | 3 comments | 595 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Survey: Less homework, less stress for MVLA studentsThousands of teens at Mountain View and Los Altos high schools say they have benefited from a new homework policy aimed at...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2017Last comment by Palo Alto Parent, 10 minutes ago | 14 comments | 4077 Views
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Police target RVs on Crisanto AvenueCrisanto Avenue, home to the city's largest makeshift encampment of people living out of their cars, was a tense scene on...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2017Last comment by LOL, 49 minutes ago | 29 comments | 5519 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Council backs plan for pot shops in Mountain ViewCalling it a sensible approach to a drug that's legal and widely accepted in the Bay Area, Mountain View City Council members...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2017Last comment by rainbow38, 1 hour ago | 27 comments | 2633 Views
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City prepares ambitious affordable-housing packageMountain View's City Council signaled support for a new aggressive campaign to promote housing growth that would require...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2017Last comment by rainbow38, 1 hour ago | 15 comments | 1205 Views
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A friend in deedPublic accolades and private turmoil have marked the past 18 months for community activist Elena Pacheco. The tireless volunteer...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2015Last comment by Mark Shephard , 2 hours ago | 6 comments | 6335 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial endorsement: Yes on Measure GGShore up funding for local schools and help warm up frosty relations between the Los Altos School District and Bullis Charter...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2016Last comment by ScottVex, 7 hours ago | 5 comments | 3012 Views
MOVIES
Health advisers help ease Medicare confusionDec. 7 marks the end of Medicare's annual fall election period and the only time most seniors can make changes to their health...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2017Last comment by DavidGof, 10 hours ago | 1 comment | 2290 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Google's student privacy policies called into questionIn the heart of Silicon Valley, it's no surprise that Mountain View schools are moving full steam ahead adopting new technology...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2016Last comment by Michaelloast, 11 hours ago | 4 comments | 8295 Views
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Graham parents complain about daily traffic jamBack in 2012, a trio of students hit by vehicles near Graham Middle School spurred parents and school officials to push the...
Original post made on Sep. 1, 2017Last comment by StopMtnView, 12 hours ago | 15 comments | 572 Views
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Local teens pitch in for Hurricane Harvey reliefMost of the floodwater has receded from Houston after Hurricane Harvey made landfall late last month, dumping close to 50...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2017Last comment by Impressive, 15 hours ago | 2 comments | 723 Views
OTHER ISSUES
School board wary of big parcel tax increaseThe Mountain View Whisman School District has had a pretty good track record at the ballot box in recent years, blowing by...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2017Last comment by DavidGof, 17 hours ago | 5 comments | 1439 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Supervisor to discuss his time in 'Trump's America'Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian will discuss the observations he made and perspectives he gained in his visits...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2017Last comment by @Randy, 21 hours ago | 29 comments | 1709 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Teen organizes wellness conferenceA Los Altos High School senior is organizing a free wellness conference this month to bring together teenagers to discuss...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2017Last comment by Nadia, on Sep 20, 2017 at 12:37 pm | 2 comments | 1060 Views
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More than hot air: Leaf blowers present health risksBlasting air at up to 185 mph, leaf blowers can whip up hazardous particles and contaminants from the ground at speeds greater...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2015Last comment by A. Noid, on Sep 20, 2017 at 10:47 am | 34 comments | 8764 Views
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Woman arrested for alleged attack on concert securityA San Jose woman was arrested Saturday after she allegedly punched a security officer during the Florida Georgia Line concert...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2017Last comment by Be Sensible, on Sep 20, 2017 at 9:17 am | 7 comments | 1608 Views
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City OKs study on innovative transit lineAfter kicking the tires for a few years, Mountain View city leaders are now laying down money for what some might call a...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2017Last comment by Mountain New, on Sep 20, 2017 at 5:59 am | 52 comments | 8769 Views
OTHER ISSUES
El Camino Hospital unveils price calculatorEl Camino Hospital has launched an online price estimator tool aimed at improving quality and cost transparency for its patients,...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2017Last comment by Better than before, on Sep 18, 2017 at 8:12 pm | 3 comments | 1180 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Vigil planned in wake of DACA repealBay Area politicians and immigrant advocacy groups sharply condemned a decision by President Donald Trump's administration...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2017Last comment by Randy Guelph, on Sep 18, 2017 at 7:48 pm | 69 comments | 4693 Views
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Autumn-like weather expected this weekBefore summer officially becomes fall on Friday, autumn-like weather will make its way this week to the San Francisco and...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2017Last comment by Maher, on Sep 18, 2017 at 3:26 pm | 3 comments | 1098 Views
QBB opens in Mountain View
By Elena Kadvany | 12 comments | 4,200 views
Attraction to a Person Outside Your Relationship
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 481 views
Top restaurants to check out
Mountain View Voice readers have officially decided. See which local restaurants and businesses can now claim the title — Best Of Mountain View 2017.
