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Letters to the editor<B>Sounding the call for more candidates Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/print/story/2016/07/15/letters-to-the-editor...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2016Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jul 18, 2016 at 5:15 pm | 5 comments | 3651 Views
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Council candidates' fundraising hits city's spending limitAs the final push begins for the Nov. 8 election, Mountain View's eight City Council candidates have amassed sizable war...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2016Last comment by Kacey Carpenter, on Oct 7, 2016 at 10:18 am | 5 comments | 6173 Views
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Voters split on rent control measuresElection night results show Mountain View voters are leaning toward yes on the Measure V rent control charter amendment and...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2016Last comment by ANON, on Jan 6, 2017 at 4:07 am | 5 comments | 7919 Views
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Ramirez, Cox tapped for planning commission seatsLucas Ramirez, who was edged out of a City Council seat in the November election, was selected as the likely pick for an...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2016Last comment by David, on Dec 8, 2016 at 7:35 am | 5 comments | 6359 Views
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Guest opinion: Mayor's message of peace on Earth and good willAs 2016 comes to a close and we surround ourselves with friends and family, I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2016Last comment by George, on Dec 28, 2016 at 5:26 pm | 5 comments | 5743 Views
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Water district seeks federal help to prevent floodsSanta Clara Valley Water District officials announced Tuesday they will request federal assistance to help reduce and prevent...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2017Last comment by BD, on Mar 3, 2017 at 9:17 am | 5 comments | 4073 Views
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Recall election of Brock Turner judge postponedThe group working to unseat Santa Clara County Judge Aaron Persky for alleged judicial bias has decided to delay placing...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2017Last comment by robyn, on Mar 23, 2017 at 6:43 am | 5 comments | 6722 Views
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Federal judge keeps injunction blocking Trump order on sanctuary cities in placeA federal judge in San Francisco Thursday denied a request by President Donald Trump's administration to lift an injunction...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2017Last comment by Zekkular Bulgaris, on Jul 25, 2017 at 10:38 am | 5 comments | 4035 Views
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El Camino plans to open new clinic in San JoseIn an ongoing effort to extend its reach well beyond Mountain View and neighboring cities, El Camino Hospital is aiming to...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2017Last comment by "blue-hatted" Republican, on Aug 1, 2017 at 8:48 am | 5 comments | 8620 Views
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Law professors voice opposition to Persky recallMore than 90 law professors from throughout California, including 29 from Stanford University, signed a letter this week...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2017Last comment by ResidentSince1982, on Aug 21, 2017 at 1:13 am | 5 comments | 6463 Views
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School district considers major construction plansThe Mountain View-Los Altos High School District laid out its ambitious new vision for both of its high school campuses,...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2017Last comment by John, on Oct 31, 2017 at 8:19 pm | 5 comments | 5343 Views
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Midpeninsula homes selling for $1M over asking pricesRealtors say low inventory combined with sales strategies from the dot-com boom are playing a role in bidding wars. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2017Last comment by clearthinker, on Dec 28, 2017 at 3:21 pm | 5 comments | 8616 Views
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School bond measure heads to votersMountain View-Los Altos High School District board members unanimously agreed Monday night to place a $295 million bond measure...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2018Last comment by Absolutely Vote NO, on Feb 7, 2018 at 5:10 pm | 5 comments | 4812 Views
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Elevated lead levels found in Theuerkauf waterA water fountain at Theuerkauf Elementary is blocked off after tests by the city of Mountain View revealed lead concentrations...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2018Last comment by John, on Mar 1, 2018 at 11:57 am | 5 comments | 7396 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 | 3561 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 | 4260 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 | 3818 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 | 3837 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 | 6445 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 | 4885 Views
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