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Becker bill would restore public access to police radio communicationsPolice departments throughout California would be required to make their radio communications accessible to the press and...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2022Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Mar 18, 2022 at 4:26 pm | 2 comments | 1731 Views
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Mountain View banks on commercial redevelopment in order to meet state housing goalsState housing requirements are forcing the city of Mountain View to dig deep to find ways to spur residential growth over...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2022Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Mar 18, 2022 at 1:48 pm | 11 comments | 3159 Views
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Trial of Theranos executive Sunny Balwani delayed by COVID scare, jury selection problemsOpening statements in the criminal trial of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani for his role in the now-defunct blood-testing company...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2022Last comment by Johnny Yuma, on Mar 16, 2022 at 5:48 pm | 1 comment | 1278 Views
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Californians used more water as state braces for another dry yearNew data from urban areas suggests that people are ignoring the governor's pleas for voluntary conservation during the drought....
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2022Last comment by Bruce Karney, on Mar 16, 2022 at 3:17 pm | 1 comment | 1355 Views
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Police seek help finding two men who robbed Mountain View CVS PharmacyMountain View police are asking for the public's help in finding two men who robbed a CVS Pharmacy in Mountain View last...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2022Last comment by redhawk524, on Mar 15, 2022 at 2:51 pm | 1 comment | 3065 Views
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Major injury car crash closes part of Central Expressway on SundayPolice shut down Central Expressway in Mountain View between Shoreline Boulevard and Farley Street after a solo car crash...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Mar 15, 2022 at 11:12 am | 2 comments | 5547 Views
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MV Whisman will keep requiring masks indoors, though outdoor mandate will dropThe Mountain View Whisman School District announced at a board meeting on Thursday night, March 10, that it plans to continue...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Mar 15, 2022 at 11:04 am | 1 comment | 2895 Views
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Mountain View Fire Department offers helping hand after resident was struck by a carRecovering from serious injuries after a car accident can be hard enough, but for Mountain View resident Kevin Perez Ramos,...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2022Last comment by smorr, on Mar 11, 2022 at 9:45 pm | 1 comment | 1992 Views
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New county-run health clinic, pharmacy opens in Mountain ViewNorth Santa Clara County residents will have greater access to county health care services starting Wednesday now that a...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2022Last comment by MyOpinion, on Mar 11, 2022 at 7:02 am | 3 comments | 4207 Views
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Palo Alto defies grand jury recommendations for more 'area plans' to boost affordable housingPalo Alto is taking a defiant stance toward a recommendation from the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury that it pursue...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2022Last comment by Randy Guelph, on Mar 10, 2022 at 1:56 pm | 20 comments | 2732 Views
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Accountant for Palo Alto tech firm killed in Ukraine with her two childrenThe chief accountant for a Palo Alto technology company and her two children were killed in Ukraine while trying to escape...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2022Last comment by bkengland, on Mar 9, 2022 at 4:15 pm | 1 comment | 3291 Views
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Mountain View's Downtown Committee mulls how to support its retailersWalking down Castro Street on a recent Monday afternoon between the lunch and dinner crowds, it was easy to see why Mountain...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2022Last comment by Bean, on Mar 4, 2022 at 1:47 pm | 12 comments | 5683 Views
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Mountain View looks to extend relocation assistance to mobile home rentersFor years, families renting mobile homes in Mountain View have missed out on protections afforded to those living in apartments...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Mar 4, 2022 at 10:35 am | 1 comment | 4319 Views
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New retail and office building approved in downtown Mountain ViewPlans to build a new commercial building at 756 California St. in Mountain View moved forward when the Mountain View City...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2022Last comment by Longtime Resident, on Mar 3, 2022 at 10:01 pm | 2 comments | 5044 Views
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Smoking restriction at multi-family unitsAs you know, as of January 1 it became illegal to smoke in or near a building in multi-family units in Mountain View. I'm...
Original post made by Bernie Brightman on Mar. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 288 Views
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Guest opinion: California must not undermine the advance of clean energyCalifornia state Sen. Josh Becker touts the big advancements in solar power across California, but raises concerns that changes...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2022Last comment by chris aoki, on Mar 1, 2022 at 1:45 pm | 4 comments | 3474 Views
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Community Briefs: City unveils new logo, presidential scholar candidates and a video contestIn this week's community briefs, the city of Mountain View has rolled out a new logo, over a dozen local students are candidates...
Original post made on Feb. 28, 2022Last comment by LA, on Feb 28, 2022 at 5:41 pm | 2 comments | 2589 Views
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New Laura's Law program provides court-ordered treatment to severely mentally ill residentsSanta Clara County has kicked off a new program that allows families of severely mentally ill residents to petition the court...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Feb 26, 2022 at 8:53 am | 1 comment | 1859 Views
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Mountain View passes new rules mandating safe gun storageGun owners in Mountain View will soon be required to safely lock away their firearms under a new citywide ordinance following...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2022Last comment by Mike, on Feb 25, 2022 at 8:47 am | 7 comments | 4642 Views
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County to provide $9.75 million loan for affordable housing project in downtown Mountain ViewA proposal to develop a city parking lot at 444 Bryant St. into affordable housing took a big step forward when the Santa...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2022Last comment by People Need Water, on Feb 24, 2022 at 9:26 am | 6 comments | 4702 Views
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