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Man killed on Caltrain tracks identifiedA man who was struck and killed by a Caltrain in downtown Mountain View this week has been identified as 30-year-old Jordan...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2019Last comment by Gale, on Jul 26, 2019 at 6:38 pm | 1 comment | 4848 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Peninsula Youth Theatre will downsize to stay in Mountain View after rent hikePeninsula Youth Theatre will keep its longtime home on Old Middlefield Way after all, by giving up one of its studios in...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2019Last comment by Mike, on Jul 26, 2019 at 2:23 pm | 3 comments | 1950 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Quake retrofit program could create more housing in Mountain ViewMountain View's mandatory retrofit program may seem like a burden on property owners, but it could be a prime opportunity...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2019Last comment by dc, on Jul 25, 2019 at 7:39 pm | 4 comments | 3847 Views
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Mountain View offers new perks to carpoolersIn a new pitch to entice commuters to ditch their cars, Mountain View's Transportation Management Association (MTMA) is now...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2019Last comment by Darin, on Jul 25, 2019 at 3:42 pm | 3 comments | 3134 Views
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Facebook to pay record-breaking $5B penalty over violating users' privacyThe Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday announced a $5 billion settlement with Menlo Park-based Facebook Inc., the largest-ever...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2019Last comment by resident, on Jul 25, 2019 at 2:21 pm | 2 comments | 1155 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Letters to the editor: Debating climate change, Caltrain bike cars and solar powerLetters to the editor in the July 19 edition include letters on climate change, solar power and Caltrain's proposed new bike...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2019Last comment by home rooftop solar, on Jul 25, 2019 at 1:57 pm | 2 comments | 1485 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Rep. Anna Eshoo tackles impeachment, health care at Mountain View town hall meetingTalks of impeachment and health care dominated Monday's town hall meeting hosted by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto,...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2019Last comment by POTUS supports Putin over NATO?, on Jul 25, 2019 at 12:38 pm | 6 comments | 3284 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Smooth sailing ahead for high school district budgetThe Mountain View-Los Altos High School District is projecting a long and prosperous financial future, approving a rosy budget...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jul 24, 2019 at 9:26 am | 2 comments | 2647 Views
ELECTIONS
Google hires Australian developer to spearhead housing plansGoogle has picked Lendlease, an Australian development firm, to shepherd the company's ambitious plans to construct thousands...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by The Business Man, on Jul 24, 2019 at 9:02 am | 4 comments | 3729 Views
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No bystanders injured after SUV plows into Mountain View jewelry storeThe driver of a Honda SUV crashed into the Jared jewelry store on San Antonio Road Saturday morning, ending up inside the...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by I always say, on Jul 24, 2019 at 8:54 am | 13 comments | 5864 Views
OTHER ISSUES
'The Red Book Hours' explores Carl Jung's creative processIntrigued by psychoanalyst Carl Jung's artistic works, Palo Alto author Jill Mellick decided to explore his creative process....
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2019Last comment by thomas, on Jul 23, 2019 at 10:14 pm | 1 comment | 3417 Views
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Caltrain's new vision calls for tripling ridership by 2040Caltrain's plan to expand and modernize its train system will hit a critical juncture next month, when the agency's board...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2019Last comment by Great, on Jul 23, 2019 at 6:41 pm | 5 comments | 2145 Views
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Up to 15M Californians eligible for restitution in Equifax data breachAs many as 15 million Californians may be eligible for restitution in a nationwide settlement of lawsuits over a massive...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by Robyn, on Jul 23, 2019 at 5:33 pm | 6 comments | 1961 Views
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Man hit and killed by Caltrain at Castro StreetA man was hit and killed by a Caltrain heading southbound at the Castro Street crossing in Mountain View Monday evening,...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2019There are no comments yet. 5544 Views
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Woman attacked in park; transient man arrestedA transient man was arrested by Mountain View police for attempted rape, attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and prowling...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by not safe alone at night around here, on Jul 22, 2019 at 3:56 pm | 5 comments | 3009 Views
ELECTIONS
Editorial: Let's all be lights for libertyNo matter your views on immigration, we should all be horrified by the mistreatment of immigrants perpetrated by ICE and...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by World Upside Down, on Jul 19, 2019 at 2:37 pm | 4 comments | 1694 Views
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Police grapple with huge rise in auto burglariesLast year, the city of Mountain View reported the highest number of thefts from vehicles in at least a decade. This year...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2019Last comment by Interesting, on Jul 19, 2019 at 2:26 pm | 9 comments | 4976 Views
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Caltrain proposes fare increases starting in 2020People can weigh in on potential Caltrain fare changes at a series of public meetings the agency will hold this month. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by Frank, on Jul 19, 2019 at 12:02 pm | 4 comments | 1427 Views
ELECTIONS
Rep. Eshoo to hold town hall meeting in Mountain ViewU.S. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo is set to hold a community town hall meeting on Monday, July 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2019Last comment by home front, on Jul 19, 2019 at 11:43 am | 3 comments | 2151 Views
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Letters to the editor: RV dwellers, Google's $1B pledge, superintendent payThe June 28 edition of letters to the editor includes letters on RV dwellers, Google's $1 billion pledge for housing growth,...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2019Last comment by History student, on Jul 18, 2019 at 8:56 pm | 9 comments | 2303 Views
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