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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 | 3460 Views
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Deputy Sheriff's association president resigns amid accusations of racist textsThe President of the Santa Clara Deputy Sheriff's Association resigned Thursday, following allegations that he sent racist...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2018Last comment by Robyn, on Jul 31, 2018 at 6:39 am | 5 comments | 4147 Views
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Bay Area roadways among worst in stateRoads in the Bay Area are the worst in the state and in deteriorating condition, which is costing residents in the region...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2018Last comment by LOL, on Aug 22, 2018 at 6:43 pm | 5 comments | 3702 Views
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Joe Biden lunches in downtown Palo Alto to raise campaign fundsDemocratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden was in Palo Alto on Thursday for a private fundraising...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2019Last comment by Don't be afraid?, on Oct 4, 2019 at 10:51 am | 5 comments | 3644 Views
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Santa Clara County looks to ramp up parking programs for vehicle dwellersWith programs for vehicle dwellers to park overnight rolling out throughout Santa Clara County, the Board of Supervisors...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2020Last comment by Dan Waylonis, on Jan 15, 2020 at 3:23 pm | 5 comments | 6311 Views
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Letters to the editor: Measure D, bond measure taxes, proposed new poolLetters to the editor from the Feb. 21 edition on the rent control Measure D, the presidential election, bond measure taxes...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2020Last comment by Swimmer, on Feb 28, 2020 at 9:15 am | 5 comments | 4726 Views
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FPPC dismisses complaint against state Senate candidate Annie OlivaAfter an initial query, the Fair Political Practices Commission has said it will not conduct further investigations into...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2020Last comment by Realtor ALert, on Mar 2, 2020 at 7:25 pm | 5 comments | 6200 Views
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Letters to the editor: Measure D, school bond and parcel tax initiatives, new artworkLetters to the editor from the Feb. 28 edition touch on the City Council's rent control Measure D, the Mountain View Whisman...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2020Last comment by The Business Man, on Mar 3, 2020 at 10:45 pm | 5 comments | 4205 Views
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Glew, Becker lead in early results for contested state Senate raceEarly election results indicate that Republican Alex Glew and Democrat Josh Becker will be moving forward into the November...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2020Last comment by Gary, on Mar 5, 2020 at 4:19 am | 5 comments | 7441 Views
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Riding on VTA is now free, but please, board at the back of the busMost passengers will board buses through the rear door and fares will not be collected under changes announced Thursday by...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2020Last comment by Trump fired the Pandemic Team, on Mar 25, 2020 at 10:01 am | 5 comments | 6333 Views
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A month after Super Tuesday, some votes are still being countedRemember the primary elections last month? Since then, a global pandemic has struck, leading to lagging local vote counts....
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2020Last comment by Gary, on Apr 7, 2020 at 1:34 pm | 5 comments | 4461 Views
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George Floyd and 'the moral arc of the universe': insight from MLK's official historianStanford historian Clayborne Carson offers some much-needed clarity and historical perspective surrounding recent protests...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2020Last comment by Gary, on Jun 5, 2020 at 12:11 pm | 5 comments | 7101 Views
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Supreme Court blocks Trump administration's termination of DACAThe Supreme Court on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2020Last comment by Joe Johnston, on Jun 22, 2020 at 9:56 pm | 5 comments | 5149 Views
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Former Uber chief security officer hit with obstruction of justice chargeFederal law enforcement authorities have charged former Uber Chief Security Officer Joseph Sullivan for an attempted cover-up...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Aug 22, 2020 at 12:54 pm | 5 comments | 5931 Views
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Housing bills fizzle in California's frantic final day of legislative sessionAfter seeing their ambitious plans to address the housing crisis derailed by the pandemic, state lawmakers concluded Monday's...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Sep 5, 2020 at 10:35 am | 5 comments | 5743 Views
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Protester demanding justice for Breonna Taylor stop traffic in Menlo ParkMore than 150 people from around the Bay Area gathered Friday evening in Menlo Park in a protest that called for justice...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Sep 26, 2020 at 12:37 pm | 5 comments | 5484 Views
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Props to you, Californians: A preview of what's on your November ballotCalifornia voters will directly decide the fate of 12 ballot propositions on their November ballot -- from taxes to rent...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by Brian, on Oct 7, 2020 at 12:57 pm | 5 comments | 6853 Views
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Facing a lawsuit, Palo Alto plans to permanently expand Foothills Park accessSpurred by a lawsuit from a coalition that includes the ACLU and the NAACP, Palo Alto is preparing to permanently abolish...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2020Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Oct 23, 2020 at 2:28 pm | 5 comments | 5840 Views
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Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi Too will close next year to rebuildMountain View's popular Italian restaurant Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi Too will be taking a hiatus from serving up pizzas...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2020Last comment by florence duval, on Nov 7, 2020 at 9:41 am | 5 comments | 35085 Views
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Mah, Baten Caswell in tight race for Santa Clara County school board seatThe race for the Area 1 seat on the Santa Clara County school board is razor-thin, with incumbent Grace Mah leading challenger...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2020Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Nov 12, 2020 at 12:00 pm | 5 comments | 6920 Views
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