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To help teachers, don't change Measure VAs a long-term resident of Mountain View and a teacher for 45 years, I have grave concerns about the current housing/rental...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2018Last comment by The Business Man, 5 hours ago | 9 comments | 205 Views
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'Miscalculations' blamed for school district's massive budget errorsMountain View Whisman School District officials in March warned that the district was heading into deficit spending over...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2018Last comment by Nora S., on Jun 18, 2018 at 1:26 am | 16 comments | 440 Views
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Council opts to replace apartments with rowhousesAn older cluster of apartments in Mountain View's North Whisman neighborhood will be torn down to build an equivalent number...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2018Last comment by The Business Man, on Jun 16, 2018 at 6:03 am | 2 comments | 116 Views
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Letters to the editor: June 8, 2018This week, letters to the editor about Measure V. Read the full story here https://www.mv-voice.com/news/2018/06/13/letters-to-the-editor-june-8-2018...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2018Last comment by Fraudulent landlord petition, on Jun 15, 2018 at 12:40 am | 1 comment | 938 Views
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Mountain View voters lean left in primaryMountain View voters showed their progressive colors in the June 5 primary election, showing greater support for Democratic...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2018Last comment by Jim Neal, on Jun 14, 2018 at 10:48 am | 22 comments | 3072 Views
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Smith and Hirokawa to face-off in sheriff's race in NovemberSanta Clara County voters set the stage Tuesday for a November showdown before Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith and...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2018Last comment by Did Smith answer questions?, on Jun 12, 2018 at 11:29 am | 8 comments | 1541 Views
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Bridge-toll hike cruises to victoryBay Area voters approved on Tuesday night a regional measure that would raise tolls at seven state bridges by $3 to fund...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2018Last comment by Bill, on Jun 10, 2018 at 7:33 pm | 6 comments | 1736 Views
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Measure E school bond wins bigThe Mountain View-Los Altos High School District's Measure E bond passed easily in Tuesday's election, kicking off plans...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2018Last comment by LOL, on Jun 9, 2018 at 8:29 pm | 7 comments | 3827 Views
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Letters to the editor<B>Rent control working as-is Read the full story here https://www.mv-voice.com/print/story/2018/06/08/letters-to-the-editor...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2018Last comment by Tom, on Jun 8, 2018 at 1:57 am | 1 comment | 162 Views
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Early results show sizeable support for recall of judgeJudge Aaron Persky, whose June 2016 verdict in the Brock Turner case sparked a national debate about sexual violence, campus...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2018Last comment by fyuvdwrnj, on Jun 6, 2018 at 3:20 pm | 22 comments | 2014 Views
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Still time to vote NO on the recallAfter the ballots have been counted, and if, sadly, Judge Persky is recalled, that day will be remembered as being the result...
Original post made by guinnessthedog on Jun. 4, 2018Last comment by Yes voted No but So, on Jun 5, 2018 at 5:56 pm | 3 comments | 164 Views
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Guest opinion: Why I fight for Emily Doe and against the recallIn a guest opinion, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen writes about why he is opposed to the recall of Judge...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2018Last comment by Old Steve, on Jun 5, 2018 at 11:23 am | 11 comments | 1809 Views
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Letters to the editor: June 1, 2018This week, letters to the editor about rent control, Measure E and the ballot initiative to recall Judge Persky. Read the...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2018Last comment by Guinnessthedog, on Jun 5, 2018 at 1:10 am | 5 comments | 1257 Views
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Editorial: Hirokawa for sheriffBetween Laurie Smith, 66, who is asking for a sixth, four-year term, and John Hirokawa -- who like Smith went up through...
Original post made on May. 31, 2018Last comment by law enforcement, on Jun 3, 2018 at 3:58 pm | 2 comments | 1218 Views
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School bond aims to bring relief to cramped schoolsMountain View is on a fast track for housing growth, with dozens of major developments in the pipeline and ambitious plans...
Original post made on May. 22, 2018Last comment by Ummmmm, on Jun 3, 2018 at 3:55 pm | 14 comments | 1663 Views
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Letters to the editor<B>Support strong local high schools Read the full story here https://www.mv-voice.com/print/story/2018/06/01/letters-to-the-editor...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2018Last comment by guinnessthedog, on Jun 3, 2018 at 1:43 pm | 7 comments | 383 Views
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Editorial: Yes on Measure ECounselors working out of closets. Cramped and outdated classrooms, libraries and cafeterias. Portables, some damaged and...
Original post made on May. 23, 2018Last comment by Clark, on May 31, 2018 at 6:32 pm | 8 comments | 1929 Views
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Editorial: Hendrickson for judgeCindy Hendrickson's extensive experience in the criminal court system and her management experience make her the easy choice...
Original post made on May. 30, 2018Last comment by PeterCaoCorn, on May 31, 2018 at 4:37 am | 3 comments | 1145 Views
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Letters to the editor: May 25, 2018This week, letters to the editor about homelessness, the ballot measure to recall Judge Persky and rent control. Read...
Original post made on May. 27, 2018Last comment by psr, on May 30, 2018 at 9:22 pm | 6 comments | 1520 Views
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Five contenders line up in sheriff's raceHear from Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith, who has held the office since 1998, and the four challengers on the June...
Original post made on May. 23, 2018Last comment by Jes' Sayin', on May 27, 2018 at 3:29 pm | 3 comments | 2286 Views
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