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California revealed a $54.3 billion deficit — signaling deep cuts aheadCalifornia finance officials revealed a $54.3 billion deficit Thursday in the first economic assessment of the coronavirus...
Original post made on May. 12, 2020Last comment by Lay died or maybe not, on May 15, 2020 at 5:49 pm | 11 comments | 5809 Views
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Santa Clara County extends eviction moratorium through SeptemberFacing the threat of mass displacement, Santa Clara County's Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to extend a ban...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Aug 28, 2020 at 1:00 pm | 11 comments | 11805 Views
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Bucking California's relaxed guidelines for large venues, Santa Clara County to keep stadiums, theme parks closedProfessional sporting events will not be allowed to have audiences and theme parks will not resume operation anytime soon...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Oct 21, 2020 at 7:00 pm | 11 comments | 5961 Views
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New seven-story housing complex proposed in East WhismanThough massive by historical Mountain View standards, city planning officials say the proposal is zoning-compliant and consistent...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2022Last comment by LongResident, on Aug 11, 2022 at 4:25 pm | 11 comments | 5045 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
District gives nod to new parcel taxFacing huge state budget cuts that threaten elementary and middle school programs and small class sizes, the Mountain View...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2008Last comment by Observer, on Mar 11, 2008 at 6:22 pm | 10 comments | 7999 Views
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Arrest made in murder of Jeffrey JohnsonPolice have announced that a suspect has been arrested in the murder of 20-year-old Mountain View resident Jeffrey Johnson,...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2008Last comment by mike gilbert, on May 22, 2008 at 10:17 pm | 10 comments | 8191 Views
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why only registered users?Regarding the discussion about the Huff teacher and teaching practices in general in Mountain View, why would you close this...
Original post made by why on Mar. 20, 2009Last comment by Parent, on Mar 21, 2009 at 7:03 pm | 10 comments | 5844 Views
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Local school budgets reflect state crisisTo get an idea of how California's financial crisis will play out across the state, look no farther than Mountain View's...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2009Last comment by Oh Please, on Jul 21, 2009 at 8:16 pm | 10 comments | 6237 Views
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Mrs. P deserved betterI am deeply saddened by the way Pat Polifrone has been treated. Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/story.php?story_id=5259...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2009Last comment by Oh Please, on Jul 21, 2009 at 8:19 pm | 10 comments | 5166 Views
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School year begins for MV Whisman kidsElementary and middle school students in the Mountain View Whisman School District bid farewell to summer on Tuesday as they...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2009Last comment by Alan, on Sep 9, 2009 at 4:40 pm | 10 comments | 6635 Views
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Voters send three frontrunners to LASD boardBy a comfortable margin, incumbent Mark Goines and district affiliates Tamara Logan and Doug Smith took the three open seats...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2009Last comment by Bert, on Nov 10, 2009 at 3:27 pm | 10 comments | 5200 Views
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Trustees consider upping school bus feesThe Mountain View Whisman School District board is considering approval of a potential increase in transportation fees, from...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2009Last comment by Fed, on Nov 14, 2009 at 6:59 am | 10 comments | 6021 Views
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Cuts and more cuts threaten school budgetsThe governor's recently published budget proposal is further complicating the already difficult task of planning for next...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2012Last comment by Ned, on Jan 19, 2012 at 5:51 pm | 10 comments | 5672 Views
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New teen center needs a nameThe city is asking for some creative action from residents in an effort to find a good name for the city's new teen center. Read...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2012Last comment by parent, on Aug 15, 2012 at 2:23 pm | 10 comments | 6032 Views
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No League of Women Voters endorsement, after allA candidate for the local school board has removed text from his campaign website claiming that he had been endorsed by the...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2012Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Sep 12, 2012 at 8:13 am | 10 comments | 5588 Views
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Bullis agrees to two-site solution -- with stringsBullis Charter School has agreed to what one official described as a "big compromise" in negotiations with the Los Altos...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2013Last comment by reader, on Feb 7, 2013 at 6:24 pm | 10 comments | 4821 Views
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MVWSD moving forward with plan to video meetingsThe Mountain View Whisman School District is moving along in its plan to film and broadcast board meetings. Read the full...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2013Last comment by Marilyn Ritter, on Apr 3, 2013 at 11:04 am | 10 comments | 6536 Views
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German school to expand on Whisman campusWith the approval of the board of trustees, the Mountain View Whisman School District has agreed to allow the German International...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2013Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Apr 10, 2013 at 9:36 am | 10 comments | 6331 Views
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Study: the downside of too much homeworkA survey of more than 4,000 students from ten high-performing high schools showed that excessive homework produces unhealthy...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2014Last comment by College, on Mar 16, 2014 at 12:32 pm | 10 comments | 10121 Views
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Yes on Measure NEnrollment in the Los Altos School District has burgeoned in recent years, and continues to grow. At 5,380 students, it is...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2014Last comment by Whoever, on Oct 11, 2014 at 1:14 am | 10 comments | 3822 Views
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