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Stanford nurses set to take strike vote on ThursdayThe nurses union for the Stanford and Lucile Packard Children's hospitals has called for a strike vote on Thursday after...
Original post made on May. 4, 2022There are no comments yet. 1794 Views
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What people get wrong about first-generation college studentsThe CalMatters College Journalism Network spoke with first-generation college students across the state about the challenges...
Original post made on May. 4, 2022There are no comments yet. 1699 Views
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State, Bay Area politicians react to reports of possible Roe v. Wade reversalA report published on Monday by Politico regarding abortion rights has sent shockwaves through the Bay Area and California....
Original post made on May. 3, 2022Last comment by Johnny Yuma, on May 3, 2022 at 7:14 pm | 1 comment | 1057 Views
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Mountain View Whisman brings back its mask mandate as COVID-19 spreads on campusA month after lifting its indoor mask mandate, the Mountain View Whisman School District reinstated it, citing rising numbers...
Original post made on May. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 2832 Views
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As Palo Alto debates rail crossings, Mountain View lines up for federal fundsWhen the Metropolitan Transportation Commission board of directors met last month to approve a list of rail projects to endorse...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2022Last comment by Another MV Resident, on May 2, 2022 at 3:00 pm | 2 comments | 6446 Views
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Stanford nurses overwhelmingly ratify agreement with hospitals, ending weeklong strikeNurses at Stanford and Lucile Packard Children's hospitals have overwhelmingly voted to end a weeklong strike, their union,...
Original post made on May. 2, 2022Last comment by , on May 2, 2022 at 2:40 pm | 1 comment | 1525 Views
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Neighbors Abroad steps up to raise money for Ukrainian refugeesFor Jeannet Kiessling, the crisis in Ukraine feels personal. Kiessling, who has been assisting Ukrainian orphans for more...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2022There are no comments yet. 1275 Views
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Santa Clara County appoints first woman fire chiefSanta Clara County Fire Department is celebrating the hiring of its first woman fire chief this month. Suwanna Kerdkaew,...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2022Last comment by , on Apr 28, 2022 at 4:43 pm | 1 comment | 1586 Views
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This home may have the most expensive asking price in Menlo Park historyA home in the West Menlo neighborhood may have broken a new record in the city with its asking price: $26.5 million. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2022Last comment by MG, on Apr 28, 2022 at 3:56 pm | 1 comment | 1521 Views
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Mountain View adopts new policy for police use of military equipmentPolice departments that own and use military equipment are now under more scrutiny, following a new state law mandating greater...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2022Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Apr 28, 2022 at 11:15 am | 2 comments | 2020 Views
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Mountain View police negotiating with suspect barricaded inside CSAThe Mountain View Police Department's crisis negotiators are working to resolve an incident at Community Services Agency...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2022Last comment by Mark, on Apr 28, 2022 at 5:33 am | 2 comments | 6637 Views
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Woman robbed inside Nordstrom at Stanford Shopping CenterA woman who was shopping at Nordstrom at Stanford Shopping Center was robbed of $2,500 in purchases while inside the store...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2022Last comment by RobinS, on Apr 27, 2022 at 2:34 pm | 1 comment | 2029 Views
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Decision delayed on controversial downtown Mountain View office projectThe Mountain View City Council will decide next month whether to approve a four-story office project next door to City Hall,...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2022Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Apr 27, 2022 at 12:45 pm | 22 comments | 4354 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district considers tax measure that city fears could jeopardize housing growthPlans for housing growth have local education leaders searching for ways to fund new schools. However, the city is warning...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2022Last comment by LongResident, on Apr 27, 2022 at 3:05 am | 4 comments | 3368 Views
ELECTIONS
Opinion: I reported my harassment in the California Legislature. Then state investigators went after meA woman filed a workplace discrimination complaint that alleged harassment while working for Assembly member Marc Berman's...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2022Last comment by Concerned, on Apr 26, 2022 at 9:00 pm | 4 comments | 1850 Views
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New state task force sets out to combat declining student enrollment ratesA task force that will help combat declining student enrollment rates throughout California was announced Thursday by Tony...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2022Last comment by , on Apr 25, 2022 at 3:36 pm | 1 comment | 1392 Views
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A defense against drought: District eyes water-purification plant as key to recycling increasingly scarce waterIt's a well-known meteorological principle that when barometric pressure drops, rainstorms typically follow. But along the...
Original post made on Apr. 23, 2022Last comment by Neighbor, on Apr 24, 2022 at 8:57 pm | 3 comments | 2353 Views
ELECTIONS
Berman curses during heated hearing on 'unprofessional conduct' billAssembly member Marc Berman apologized Tuesday after cursing out loud at public speakers who were complaining about a proposed...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2022Last comment by SRB, on Apr 22, 2022 at 5:42 pm | 2 comments | 1191 Views
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'Turbocharging' our worst impulses: Obama speaks at Stanford about dangers the internet poses to democracyThe former president urged tech leaders to use Silicon Valley's spirit of innovation to tackle the serious threats facing...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2022Last comment by Johnny Yuma, on Apr 22, 2022 at 3:07 pm | 4 comments | 1795 Views
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Mountain View's RV parking enforcement postponed again, set to begin in JulyMountain View's controversial RV parking ban won't be enforced through July 4, following an agreement between the city and...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2022Last comment by Polomom, on Apr 21, 2022 at 9:19 am | 20 comments | 3672 Views
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