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Oakland lab could fulfill council's wish for marijuana testingUnder the city's proposed regulations, any medical marijuana sold in Mountain View would have to be tested for various sorts...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2010Last comment by Bumping 4 yr old thread, on Sep 1, 2014 at 5:11 am | 28 comments | 7968 Views
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City files more charges against IdeafarmThe city has impounded another of Wo'O Ideafarm's bicycle trailers and slapped him with multiple misdemeanor charges. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2010Last comment by W-Park Dude, on Dec 8, 2010 at 7:04 pm | 28 comments | 4826 Views
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Burglary on Dana StreetMore than $100 in cash was stolen from the register of the Dana Street Roasting Company, and a window was smashed at the...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2011Last comment by MVV Reader, on Jul 29, 2011 at 6:32 pm | 28 comments | 3792 Views
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Update: Bicyclist remains in serious condition after El Camino collisionPolice say a 66-year-old Sunnyvale man remains in serious condition after he was struck by a car while riding his bike on...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2011Last comment by Sam, on Sep 16, 2012 at 10:44 pm | 28 comments | 9108 Views
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PG&E threatens residents with legal actionResidents who want a large Pacific Gas & Electric gas pipeline removed from their backyards -- a line similar to the one...
Original post made on Jan. 23, 2013Last comment by Tom, on Jan 25, 2013 at 4:05 pm | 28 comments | 10576 Views
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190 apartments proposed for Moffett BlvdA four-story apartment project could soon replace the County Social Services building at 100 Moffett Boulevard, and close...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2013Last comment by dc, on Mar 10, 2013 at 9:31 pm | 28 comments | 11236 Views
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Council race: Mercedes Salem says she'll represent rentersConcern for Mountain View's middle class families struggling to pay increasing rents has inspired Mountain View resident...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2014Last comment by MVResident67, on Aug 22, 2014 at 8:53 am | 28 comments | 9562 Views
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Google unveils new HQ, aims to rethink office designGoogle has unveiled plans for an office campus that will undoubtedly be called extraordinary. Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/news/2015/02/27/google-unveils-new-hq...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2015Last comment by New Engineering, on Mar 3, 2015 at 2:29 pm | 28 comments | 18969 Views
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It's no fish story: Seascape set to closeA niche shop known for its exotic fish, reptiles and brightly-colored coral will be shutting its doors later this month,...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2015Last comment by screwed, on Aug 3, 2015 at 11:32 am | 28 comments | 15553 Views
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Spike in mail thefts strikes The CrossingsResidents in The Crossings neighborhood have kept a vigilant eye on their mailboxes over the last few months, and for good...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2016Last comment by MVhomeowner, on Sep 15, 2016 at 5:44 am | 28 comments | 16718 Views
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Making local schools into safe havensThe Mountain View Whisman School District has joined a growing contingent of districts throughout Santa Clara County that...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2017Last comment by Hope, on Feb 11, 2017 at 8:49 am | 28 comments | 6687 Views
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Tuesday: Phasing in North Bayshore housing surgeThe Mountain View City Council on Tuesday night will take a fresh look at plans to build out housing in the city's North...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2017Last comment by Welcome, on Jun 29, 2017 at 10:31 am | 28 comments | 6055 Views
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PG&E rival pays back early city investorsMountain View's decision to help launch a South Bay clean-power alternative to PG&E appears to be paying off. Read the...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2018Last comment by Rod, on Feb 16, 2018 at 9:47 am | 28 comments | 6707 Views
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LASD shrinks despite concerns over growthFor years, Los Altos School District officials have been aggressively searching for money and land to build a new school...
Original post made on May. 22, 2018Last comment by @Teacher, on Jun 17, 2018 at 8:14 pm | 28 comments | 9240 Views
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Coyotes attack Waverly Park petsWild coyotes are becoming a scourge in Mountain View's Waverly Park neighborhood. In recent days, neighbors say coyotes have...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2018Last comment by So it's agreed, on Jul 9, 2018 at 9:43 am | 28 comments | 9392 Views
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School board approves pay raises for teachers, adminsThe Mountain View Whisman School District unanimously approved a 5 percent salary increase for its teaching staff and its...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2018Last comment by An Interested Observer , on Sep 25, 2018 at 1:17 pm | 28 comments | 5802 Views
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Citywide RV ban to be considered by council TuesdayDespite warnings from civil rights attorneys, the Mountain View City Council on Tuesday will consider an oversized vehicle...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2019Last comment by ShorelineWestDude, on Jun 13, 2019 at 3:07 pm | 28 comments | 7550 Views
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Tenants' group to submit signatures for rent-cap measureMembers of the Mountain View Tenants Coalition are reporting this week they have collected more than 7,100 signatures, far...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2016Last comment by Joe, on Jun 16, 2016 at 8:40 pm | 28 comments | 5658 Views
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VTA scales back toll lane plansA controversial plan to construct toll lanes in the Highway 85 median could be abandoned, after city leaders made clear that...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2016Last comment by Darin, on Jul 7, 2016 at 3:47 pm | 28 comments | 7187 Views
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Bullis board skeptical of San Antonio school plansBullis Charter School board members weighed in with a hearty dose of skepticism Monday night on whether the Los Altos School...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2018Last comment by Vote YING LIU, on Oct 8, 2018 at 2:33 pm | 28 comments | 5147 Views
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