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The generational feud behind the housing crisisIn his new book, author Randy Shaw makes the case that the Bay Area's housing crisis is primarily a story of boomers refusing...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2019Last comment by ResidentSince1982, on Jan 21, 2019 at 2:02 pm | 4 comments | 8184 Views
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Pear kicks off season with 'Northanger Abbey'There were some carping critics in the lobby at The Pear Theatre following the nearly three-hour performance of "Northanger...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2018Last comment by Mariya, on Sep 9, 2018 at 8:55 am | 1 comment | 3412 Views
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Trump officials to visit StanfordTwo high-ranking members of President Donald Trump’s administration, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Secretary of...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2018Last comment by Jim Neal, on Jul 25, 2018 at 12:07 pm | 7 comments | 4787 Views
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Council approves 623-unit Greystar projectA site off of San Antonio Road that appeared destined for a new school campus will instead be rebuilt as a massive commercial...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2018Last comment by mvresident2003, on Jul 13, 2018 at 7:32 pm | 44 comments | 15394 Views
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Library reopens after major remodelAfter six months of construction, the Mountain View Library has finished a dramatic remodel of its children's wing and other...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2018Last comment by Doug Pearson, on Jun 18, 2018 at 8:53 pm | 1 comment | 6382 Views
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Bay Area forecast: Beach hazards, cooler temps, windy weatherHazards at Bay Area beaches, below-normal temperatures and breezy conditions have prompted the National Weather Service...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2017There are no comments yet. 3760 Views
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Opera review: Don't mess with Norma -- but do go to hear her singHow can a Druid high priestess possibly be expected to react when her Roman lover leaves her for younger woman? If her name...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2017There are no comments yet. 3710 Views
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Downed power lines lead to apartment fireMountain View firefighters extinguished a one-alarm fire at a two-story apartment building in the 400 block of Escuela Avenue...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2017There are no comments yet. 5224 Views
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Actor John Heard died of natural causesActor John Heard, whose body was found in a Palo Alto hotel room in July, died of natural causes, the Santa Clara County...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2017There are no comments yet. 4664 Views
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Award-winning Stanford math professor diesStanford mathematics professor Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the Fields Medal, mathematics' leading award, has...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2017Last comment by Farhad, on Jul 16, 2017 at 10:47 pm | 1 comment | 4218 Views
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District attorney endorses judge facing recallSanta Clara County Judge Aaron Persky, the embattled judge whose controversial sentencing of former Stanford University student...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2017Last comment by psr, on Apr 11, 2017 at 8:27 pm | 4 comments | 5067 Views
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Stopping the flight of the bumblebeeLandscape designer Juanita Salisbury is determined to start a movement in Palo Alto that would help bring back bee-friendly...
Original post made on Dec. 25, 2016There are no comments yet. 4283 Views
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Huge housing development raises hopes and fearsAt face value, it's a proposal packed with exactly what Mountain View leaders want -- a colossal new apartment complex that...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2016Last comment by Social Justice , on Nov 22, 2016 at 2:20 pm | 31 comments | 10972 Views
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Castro parents go back to schoolAt Castro Elementary, students aren't the only ones taking classes. Each week, dozens of parents take time out of their Saturday...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2016Last comment by Bertha Gonzalez , on Oct 18, 2016 at 2:52 pm | 2 comments | 3200 Views
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Portrait of a nationNext Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Cantor Arts Center unveils many of Robert Frank's iconic images, alongside some of his never-before-seen...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2016There are no comments yet. 7760 Views
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A turbulent trip for LAHS singersIt's been an exciting April for Los Altos High School's singing talent, but the month got off to a rough start, thanks to...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2016Last comment by , on Sep 24, 2016 at 12:59 am | 1 comment | 5570 Views
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A family affairI'm not sure I could tell a pirozhki from perestroika, but there's a fabulous place in Redwood City where you can learn the...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2016There are no comments yet. 5591 Views
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Blue skies and bombersIt's like the History Channel come to life at Moffett Field this week. The Wings of Freedom tour landed in Mountain View...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2016There are no comments yet. 7098 Views
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Neighborhood profile: Springer MeadowsOn a typical Wednesday night in the Springer Meadows neighborhood, children may be playing basketball with their neighbors...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2016There are no comments yet. 5438 Views
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'Bat Boy: The Musical'The tabloid-inspired story of a half-bat, half-human creature trying to fit in with civilized life (set to a beat-driven...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2016Last comment by umam, on Sep 23, 2016 at 10:27 pm | 2 comments | 4679 Views
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