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Rising COVID-19 cases force halt on indoor dining, return to 'red tier' restrictions in Santa Clara CountySanta Clara County officials once again ordered the closure of indoor dining and will add other yet-to-be determined restrictions...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 20, 2020 at 1:16 pm | 18 comments | 8228 Views
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Red Rock Coffee purchased by new owner, saving the struggling businessRed Rock Coffee, Mountain View's popular downtown coffee shop and hangout spot, will survive the coronavirus pandemic after...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2020Last comment by fixiegirl, on Nov 18, 2020 at 7:38 pm | 2 comments | 8040 Views
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Sheriff's office refusal to allow access to records may call for subpoenaWith Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith refusing to sign an agreement allowing a civilian law enforcement watchdog access...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2020Last comment by Greg, on Nov 18, 2020 at 2:45 am | 3 comments | 2896 Views
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County reminds residents, businesses of COVID guidelinesSanta Clara County officials reminded residents and businesses Wednesday of the importance of complying with local health...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 12, 2020 at 7:08 pm | 1 comment | 2632 Views
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Early results show Measure C heavily favored by votersThe first round of election results Tuesday show an early but comfortable lead for Measure C, Mountain View's prohibition...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 9, 2020 at 12:52 am | 42 comments | 13207 Views
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Mountain View Police Chief Max Bosel announces retirement next monthAfter 25 years serving in the Mountain View Police Department, Police Chief Max Bosel announced Friday that he will be retiring...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 6, 2020 at 4:26 pm | 3 comments | 4278 Views
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New state laws force Mountain View to loosen rules on in-law unitsThe Mountain View City Council took a cleaver to its regulations on accessory dwelling units last week, after a new state...
Original post made on Nov. 3, 2020Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Nov 4, 2020 at 12:06 pm | 6 comments | 7852 Views
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How can educated people can be so misinformedThe other day, someone sent an email that ended with this question: how can educated people can be so misinformed? My response...
Original post made by Truth Matters on Nov. 1, 2020There are no comments yet. 226 Views
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Measure C: An inflection point in Mountain View's approach to homelessnessThis November, Mountain View voters will be faced with a traffic safety measure that has almost nothing to do with traffic...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2020Last comment by Isaiah Dolce, on Oct 30, 2020 at 8:04 pm | 24 comments | 12832 Views
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Election Guide 2020We've compiled an election guide so local voters can educate themselves about the candidates and measures on the Nov. 3 ballot. Read...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2020Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Oct 30, 2020 at 6:34 am | 3 comments | 10174 Views
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NASA scientists discover new sources of water on the moon's surfaceA new study led by NASA scientists has discovered water present on the moon's surface in places previously thought to be...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2020Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Oct 30, 2020 at 5:13 am | 2 comments | 4227 Views
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To save affordable housing, Mountain View looks to buy aging apartmentsIn an effort to stave off gentrification and preserve the remaining affordable housing in Mountain View, city officials are...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Oct 29, 2020 at 5:11 pm | 38 comments | 10386 Views
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With local high schools closed, therapists turn to virtual mental health care for studentsMore than 1 in 5 students in the Mountain View-Los Altos High School District rely on mental health counseling available...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2020Last comment by Cierra, on Oct 29, 2020 at 11:14 am | 4 comments | 6422 Views
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Here's what the state recommends for reopening colleges and universitiesThe California Department of Public Health has released its reopening guidance for higher education institutions, which detail...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2020Last comment by RalphJStinson, on Oct 28, 2020 at 12:35 am | 2 comments | 4277 Views
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Plans underway to restore iconic Hangar One starting next yearA massive effort by Google to restore one of Mountain View's iconic dirigible hangars is expected to begin next year, aimed...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2020Last comment by That MV guy, on Oct 27, 2020 at 4:35 pm | 4 comments | 22121 Views
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Museum's reopening exhibition invites visitors into a 'Cabinet of Curiosities'The Museum of American Heritage in Palo Alto reopened to the public recently with its first in-person, indoor exhibition...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2020Last comment by Chris Lunt, on Oct 26, 2020 at 8:43 am | 1 comment | 1976 Views
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Bay Area's new growth plan eyes massive housing influx in Silicon ValleyMountain View would be required to plan for more than 11,000 new housing units under a proposal by the Association of Bay...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2020Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Oct 23, 2020 at 11:21 am | 4 comments | 5159 Views
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Meet the 4 candidates for the Foothill-De Anza Community College District board of trusteesFour candidates are in the race for three open seats on the Foothill-De Anza Community College board. Read the full story...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2020Last comment by JamesSweeney, on Oct 22, 2020 at 12:56 pm | 6 comments | 17023 Views
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Editorial: Our election recommendationsLearn about the Mountain View Voice's recommendations on regional and statewide candidates and measures, in addition to California...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Oct 19, 2020 at 2:58 pm | 4 comments | 8467 Views
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Santa Clara County restaurants, congregations can resume indoor service as COVID-19 cases dropRestaurants and congregations in Santa Clara County will be able to reopen for indoor service on Wednesday under a revised...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Oct 16, 2020 at 2:06 pm | 9 comments | 10195 Views

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