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Reinforcements join fight over rent controlBoth sides in the courtroom battle over Mountain View's Measure V rent-control law could be getting some extra muscle. Read...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2017Last comment by The Business Man, on Mar 23, 2017 at 2:41 pm | 21 comments | 7853 Views
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Downtown lot eyed for housing, new ideasIn their pursuit of affordable housing, Mountain View City Council members are looking at the city's largest downtown parking...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2017Last comment by Mountain View Old-Timer, on Nov 3, 2017 at 3:31 pm | 21 comments | 4464 Views
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Council votes to help displaced tenantsThe Mountain View City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to begin making earnest efforts to protect tenants living in affordable...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2019Last comment by The Business Man, on Apr 25, 2019 at 10:26 pm | 21 comments | 4320 Views
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Fired cop to get $325K settlement from cityMountain View officials have agreed to pay $325,000 to a former city police officer who alleged he was illegally fired by...
Original post made on May. 3, 2019Last comment by Army Vet, on May 9, 2019 at 6:12 pm | 21 comments | 6370 Views
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Mountain View City Council approves $500K emergency relief fund for struggling tenantsThe Mountain View City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to create a $500,000 renter assistance program to stave off...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2020Last comment by The Business Man, on Mar 30, 2020 at 1:05 pm | 21 comments | 13018 Views
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Santa Clara County seeks a roadmap for recovery as COVID-19 cases level offThe Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to create a comprehensive recovery plan laying out exactly how...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2020Last comment by Where are all the tests?, on Apr 29, 2020 at 11:50 am | 21 comments | 15063 Views
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Day worker center eyes new locationAt long last, the Day Worker Center of Mountain View has its eye on a permanent home: an abandoned cinderblock building near...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2008Last comment by Lookmanohands, on Mar 30, 2008 at 3:40 am | 21 comments | 6336 Views
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Police arrest six after gang fightPolice say six Norteno gang members are in custody after a street fight in which a rival gang member was grazed with a knife...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2008Last comment by yo, on Jan 8, 2011 at 1:45 pm | 21 comments | 8169 Views
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Council paves way for Whisman developmentThe City Council has unanimously approved zoning for 38 acres of industrial land to be converted to hundreds of housing units...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2009Last comment by Frances, on Apr 2, 2009 at 4:28 pm | 21 comments | 6511 Views
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District considers major bond measureIt could cost the Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District $191.7 million over the next 10 years to renovate its...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2009Last comment by Teacher, on May 7, 2009 at 11:18 am | 21 comments | 5161 Views
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Council on taxis: Let the market decideAs a money-saver, the Mountain View Police Department has recommended ceasing its checks on taxi cabs and drivers. In response,...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2009Last comment by Rey, on Aug 24, 2009 at 12:02 am | 21 comments | 5243 Views
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High speed rail meeting fails to sway crowdWhile it didn't degenerate into a shouting match, there wasn't a lot of love either from the 100-plus people who showed up...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2010Last comment by localmom, on Mar 2, 2010 at 8:17 pm | 21 comments | 4704 Views
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Bad date ends with kidnapping arrestA first date ended with kidnapping charges, after a Redwood City man refused to let a woman out of his car, Mountain View...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2010Last comment by Randy, on Jun 4, 2010 at 12:59 pm | 21 comments | 5585 Views
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Rail Authority drops tunnel, trench optionsDeep tunnels and covered trenches have been dropped as alternatives for the Mountain View and Midpeninsula portion of the...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2010Last comment by Robert McGinn, on Aug 11, 2010 at 3:35 pm | 21 comments | 3897 Views
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MV police aid in Palo Alto manhuntPalo Alto police were out in force Tuesday night -- including the use of a Santa Clara County sheriff's helicopter -- to...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2010Last comment by lol, on Oct 14, 2010 at 6:57 am | 21 comments | 4305 Views
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Woman robbed at gunpointA woman suffered a laceration to the head after attempting to fight off an armed purse-snatcher Monday night, police said. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2010Last comment by Gnar, on Dec 13, 2010 at 7:59 pm | 21 comments | 4237 Views
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Council says school funding should waitDespite concerns that it could hurt local schools, the City Council said Tuesday that it wants to extend the city's downtown...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2011Last comment by Sam Player, on Jan 31, 2011 at 9:35 pm | 21 comments | 4708 Views
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San Antonio revamp up for council voteThe City Council could give final approval on Tuesday for the most ambitious redevelopment of San Antonio Shopping Center...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2011Last comment by Gerry, on Apr 27, 2011 at 7:02 pm | 21 comments | 5221 Views
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Safeway employees injured in scuffleA Safeway employee was punched and knocked out while trying to detain teenagers suspected of shoplifting baby formula from...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2011Last comment by Sal, on Jun 29, 2011 at 4:44 pm | 21 comments | 4445 Views
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Google's self-driving car in five-car crashGoogle's self-driving cars have traveled 160,000 miles without incident, but that changed last week when one was behind a...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2011Last comment by Paradize650, on Aug 9, 2011 at 9:37 am | 21 comments | 6707 Views
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