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No easy fix for Rancho San Antonio's crowded parking lotsRancho San Antonio is the Peninsula's most popular open space reserve, drawing 700,000 visitors each year to its winding...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2019Last comment by Old Steve, on Aug 1, 2019 at 11:34 am | 8 comments | 867 Views
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Hyatt Centric leads race to open new hotels in Mountain ViewMountain View has long lacked sufficient hotel space, but that could soon be changing. Eight new hotels are in the process...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2019Last comment by $600 per night, on Aug 1, 2019 at 10:56 am | 6 comments | 5991 Views
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Crime brief: Police arrest masked suspect in Cuernavaca home burglaryMountain View police arrested a Milpitas man Friday morning after he allegedly broke into a home in the Cuernavaca neighborhood...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2019Last comment by Billy Bob, on Jul 28, 2019 at 10:43 pm | 2 comments | 2382 Views
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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 | 3840 Views
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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 | 1484 Views
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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 | 3283 Views
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'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 | 3401 Views
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Mandy Harvey to perform at fundraiser to benefit hearing impaired patientsMandy Harvey, an "America's Got Talent" Golden Buzzer winner a couple of seasons ago, brings her inspirational talent to...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2019Last comment by Bruce England, on Jul 18, 2019 at 3:22 pm | 1 comment | 1470 Views
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Supreme Court blocks 2020 census citizen question, for nowThe U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked for now a plan by the administration of President Donald Trump to include...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2019Last comment by Jim Neal, on Jul 18, 2019 at 12:34 am | 8 comments | 1448 Views
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Tech Showcase returns TuesdayTech companies both big and small will be putting their latest gadgets on display for all to see at Mountain View's annual...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2019There are no comments yet. 2667 Views
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Mountain View vigil Friday to protest immigration campsResidents of Mountain View and other Bay Area cities on Friday are planning to take part in Lights for Liberty vigils, as...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2019Last comment by Randolph S., on Jul 14, 2019 at 2:49 pm | 23 comments | 3726 Views
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Nurses picket Mountain View campus over contract stalemate with El Camino HospitalDozens of nurses hit the pavement with colorful signs early Tuesday morning, kicking off an all-day demonstration outside...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2019Last comment by ECH Nurse, on Jul 14, 2019 at 2:30 am | 17 comments | 6030 Views
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Grand jury report blasts VTA for inefficiencies, poor oversightVTA, the taxpayer-funded agency in charge of offering transit solutions to Santa Clara County's traffic jams, is currently...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Jul 13, 2019 at 12:54 pm | 22 comments | 3320 Views
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Hot temperatures in store for Bay Area this weekendAfter a cool few weeks in the Bay Area, residents should anticipate a serious warm-up this weekend with some places expected...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2019Last comment by Seriously, on Jul 12, 2019 at 2:22 pm | 4 comments | 1594 Views
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'Historic discussion' as Manzanita Talks on regional traffic problems move forwardEfforts to bring together public and private sector leaders to talk about regional transportation problems moved forward...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2019Last comment by sherber, on Jul 9, 2019 at 12:31 am | 2 comments | 1593 Views
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New City Council subcommittee to propose rent control changesAt its June 25 meeting, the Mountain View City Council appointed a new subcommittee to study an unspecified package of changes...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2019Last comment by The Business Man, on Jun 30, 2019 at 5:25 pm | 16 comments | 2190 Views
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City on track to approve East Whisman precise planThe Mountain View City Council is finally nearing the finish line on plans to overhaul the East Whisman area with housing...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2019Last comment by The Business Man, on Jun 30, 2019 at 9:27 am | 15 comments | 2538 Views
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Crime briefs: Father's Day fight, copper theft, unpaid pizza billRecent reports from the Mountain View Police Department include copper wire theft from the Stevens Creek Trail underpass,...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2019Last comment by Billy Bob, on Jun 25, 2019 at 1:10 pm | 1 comment | 1802 Views
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Skyline murder suspect named; victim was a tow truck driverAuthorities have identified the suspect arrested early Wednesday morning for allegedly killing a man found Tuesday night...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2019Last comment by Jaudi , on Jun 22, 2019 at 9:25 pm | 2 comments | 3184 Views
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VTA union rejects offer, may go on strikeA transit workers union voted overwhelmingly Wednesday night against a labor contract offer by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2019Last comment by PA Resident, on Jun 21, 2019 at 9:10 am | 6 comments | 1693 Views
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