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Mountain View picks developer to turn safe parking site into dense affordable housingOn Tuesday evening, the Mountain View City Council selected Affirmed Housing, an affordable housing developer, to convert...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, 1 hour ago | 3 comments | 3673 Views
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Gavin Newsom signs law boosting minimum wage for fast-food workers. Is $20 enough?More than half a million fast food workers, mostly minorities and women, will earn higher minimum wage because Gov. Gavin...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, 1 hour ago | 3 comments | 1725 Views
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Local leaders share statements on the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's 'trailblazing' leadershipU.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman senator in the country's history and the first woman to be San Francisco's...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2023There are no comments yet. 1293 Views
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Life in a rented sleeping podCulinary student Karthik Manjappa arrived in the Bay Area with two suitcases and $1,000 in his bank account -- not nearly...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2023Last comment by sarahdox, on Sep 27, 2023 at 7:49 pm | 1 comment | 1435 Views
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Canine casting call: TheatreWorks is picking a pup for a role in its next productionTheatreWorks Silicon Valley is currently considering canine candidates for the role of mystery author Agatha Christie’s...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2023Last comment by Otilia Martinez, on Sep 24, 2023 at 1:24 pm | 1 comment | 3912 Views
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New studies aim to speed up Palo Alto's redesign of rail crossingsEager to take advantage of recently acquired federal and state grants, Palo Alto is preparing to speed up its tortuous, decade-long...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2023Last comment by VictorBishop, on Sep 22, 2023 at 4:10 pm | 2 comments | 2182 Views
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Parts of Santa Clara County under quarantine due to invasive oriental fruit fliesParts of Santa Clara County have been placed under quarantine after invasive oriental fruit flies were detected in cities...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2023Last comment by Mike Jessup, on Sep 12, 2023 at 2:54 pm | 6 comments | 4208 Views
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El Camino Health faces new questions over employing doctor accused of molesting teenager decades ago while a Catholic priestFormer Mountain View Mayor Sally Lieber is asking the El Camino Healthcare District to terminate a psychiatrist's contract...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by Ron, on Sep 11, 2023 at 2:37 pm | 7 comments | 6819 Views
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Librarian files discrimination lawsuit against Mountain View after it dropped remote work accommodationsA librarian of 20 years is suing the city of Mountain View for discrimination and retaliation, according to a civil lawsuit...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2023Last comment by Dave Smith, on Sep 7, 2023 at 4:37 pm | 3 comments | 8128 Views
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Kitchen fire sets off sprinklers in apartment building in Mountain View, causing $150,000 in damageA kitchen fire activated a sprinkler system in a multifamily, four-story residence on Thursday, causing significant water...
Original post made on Sep. 1, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Sep 6, 2023 at 3:04 pm | 2 comments | 3094 Views
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California boards want to keep pandemic rules for public meetings. Critics call it bad for democracyFor a July meeting, the Little Hoover Commission -- an independent state oversight agency -- posted notice that the public...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 28, 2023 at 10:24 am | 1 comment | 2669 Views
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Mixed-use housing development proposed to replace prominent Chase Bank site in Mountain ViewA key gateway to downtown Mountain View is poised to undergo major changes, with a proposal to redevelop the Chase Bank at...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 24, 2023 at 3:58 pm | 13 comments | 9992 Views
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Man fatally shot in Mountain View, suspect arrested on suspicion of murderEmergency dispatchers received calls just after 9 a.m. reporting gunshots heard on the 2000 block of Reinert Road. When police...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2023Last comment by Steve, on Aug 21, 2023 at 9:23 am | 2 comments | 10462 Views
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Environmental Planning Commission recommends prohibiting firearm and ammunition sales in homesMountain View's Environmental Planning Commission voted 6-1 on Wednesday to recommend an ordinance that adds firearms and...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2023Last comment by ivg, on Aug 18, 2023 at 12:43 pm | 5 comments | 3573 Views
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California Fire Foundation issues call for funds for Maui fire victimsThe California Fire Foundation announced Sunday, Aug. 13, that it set up a disaster relief fund to support the people and...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2023Last comment by AlV, on Aug 14, 2023 at 10:03 pm | 1 comment | 1831 Views
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Professor Truffles the pig seeking a 'forever' homeIf there's room in your heart and room in your yard, Professor Truffles might be the perfect pet. The 9-year-old male pot-bellied...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2023Last comment by KJLN, on Aug 12, 2023 at 4:32 pm | 1 comment | 2281 Views
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Lawmakers express 'strong' concern over proposed toll hikes on Bay Area bridgesAt least seven California representatives have expressed "strong" concern over proposed state legislation that would raise...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2023Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Aug 12, 2023 at 3:50 pm | 5 comments | 3100 Views
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Santa Clara County leaders get pay raises amid budget cutsAlthough Santa Clara County made cuts to close a budget deficit, it didn't prevent two top administrators from receiving...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2023Last comment by MR, on Aug 9, 2023 at 11:39 pm | 1 comment | 2691 Views
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Ticks are on the rise in the Bay Area after an unusually moist winterTicks are always something to watch out for in the Bay Area, but this year warrants some extra vigilance. Recent sweeps in...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2023Last comment by Vladimir G. Ivanovic, on Aug 9, 2023 at 2:25 pm | 2 comments | 3747 Views
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Are major changes coming to your electric bill? 5 things you should knowCalifornia's three largest electric utilities, including PG&E, have proposed a plan to charge customers not just for how...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2023Last comment by Sheryl , on Jul 30, 2023 at 7:16 pm | 8 comments | 6942 Views
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