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Santa Clara County looks to spark more campus housing for Stanford staffDespite objections from Stanford University, county officials are advancing a new policy that would tie future growth of...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2022Last comment by Proud Taxpayer , on Dec 28, 2022 at 4:23 pm | 1 comment | 2295 Views
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Police: Man arrested after stealing car with two children inside in downtown Mountain ViewPolice have arrested a man who they said stole a car with two children inside in downtown Mountain View on Christmas and...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2022Last comment by roaksinri, on Dec 27, 2022 at 3:16 pm | 2 comments | 3841 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mountain View Whisman sees standardized test scores drop, mirroring county and state trendsMountain View Whisman's scores fell this spring after years of largely consistent improvements, results that are in line...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Dec 24, 2022 at 7:24 am | 1 comment | 2910 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New mental health beds could be ready starting next month in Santa Clara CountyLong wait times, staffing shortages and other issues at county-run behavioral treatment centers have led the Santa Clara...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Dec 23, 2022 at 2:42 pm | 1 comment | 2884 Views
OTHER ISSUES
$24 billion projected budget deficit may test California's resolve to grow safety net amid recessionDespite the expected shortfall, policymakers say they'll maintain spending on social programs though advocates are calling...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 1875 Views
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Teen in fatal street racing crash ordered to stay in juvenile hallA teen driver arrested and charged following an alleged street racing crash that killed a husband and wife in Redwood City...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2022Last comment by Barbara, on Dec 22, 2022 at 4:23 pm | 1 comment | 1938 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Saying goodbye: CHAC Director Marsha Deslauriers reflects on six years of meeting the community's mental health needs where they're atDeslauriers announced earlier this year that she will be retiring at the end of 2022 after more than six years leading the...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2022Last comment by Jon Keeling, on Dec 22, 2022 at 2:49 pm | 2 comments | 2602 Views
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Community briefs: Stevens Creek restoration, Elevate MV payments and The Great Elf HuntThis week in community briefs, the Friends of Stevens Creek complete a stream restoration project, the city's Elevate MV...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2022Last comment by Bernie Brightman, on Dec 22, 2022 at 8:21 am | 1 comment | 2909 Views
BOOKS
How a Palo Alto couple is seeking to foster community through GamelandiaWhen Berry Hatfield and Lisa Joyce moved to Palo Alto about a year and a half ago, they were surprised to there wasn’t...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2022There are no comments yet. 1853 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Mountain View Police Chief Chris Hsiung to become San Mateo County's new undersheriffSan Mateo County Sheriff-elect Christina Corpus announced Dec. 20 that Mountain View Police Chief Chris Hsiung will join...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2022Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Dec 21, 2022 at 4:25 pm | 7 comments | 3299 Views
ELECTIONS
Sally Lieber resigns from city council, citing conflict of interest with new state positionSally Lieber will resign from the Mountain View City Council at the end of this year, citing a conflict of interest with...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2022Last comment by Mark Landefeld, on Dec 21, 2022 at 2:14 pm | 23 comments | 4765 Views
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Stanford surpasses Getty Museum as largest recipient of property tax exemptions in CaliforniaStanford is the largest recipient of property tax exemptions in California. It received more than $16.8 billion in exemptions...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2022Last comment by Dan Waylonis, on Dec 20, 2022 at 3:19 pm | 1 comment | 2258 Views
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No one injured after car crashes into downtown Mountain View post officeA car crashed into the downtown Mountain View post office at 211 Hope St. on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 17, but nobody was...
Original post made on Dec. 18, 2022Last comment by Mr. Nimbus, on Dec 20, 2022 at 6:39 am | 3 comments | 3384 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Mountain View Police Chief Chris Hsiung announces plans to retireMountain View Police Chief Chris Hsiung will retire in February, after 28 years with the police department, the city announced...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2022Last comment by smorr, on Dec 19, 2022 at 4:10 pm | 1 comment | 4332 Views
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Mountain View City Council approves affordable housing project on Montecito AvenueThe five-story, 85-unit project located at 1265 Montecito Ave. is aimed at low-income families with children who make between...
Original post made on Dec. 18, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Dec 18, 2022 at 5:24 pm | 1 comment | 3832 Views
OTHER ISSUES
No injuries reported after RV fire at Mountain View safe parking lotA fire destroyed a recreational vehicle early Monday morning at a Mountain View safe parking lot that offers parking spaces...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2022Last comment by Sandy, on Dec 16, 2022 at 10:46 pm | 3 comments | 3041 Views
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'I don’t share the optimism that staff has': Mountain View mayor has concerns about city's draft housing elementMountain View city staff is confident that the city’s housing element is going to meet state standards. But Mayor Lucas...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2022Last comment by JAFO, on Dec 16, 2022 at 1:50 pm | 3 comments | 3180 Views
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Community briefs: Digital equity at Mountain View schools, local TEDxYouth event and robotics for girlsThis week in community briefs, the Mountain View Whisman School District is recognized for a commitment to technological...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2022Last comment by Rich Tanner, on Dec 16, 2022 at 9:14 am | 2 comments | 2416 Views
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Raising the (chocolate) bar: 10 Peninsula spots to satisfy your hot cocoa cravingsWe scoured the Peninsula to find the best hot chocolate offerings around. We've got both boozy and alcohol-free options,...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2022Last comment by Bernie Brightman, on Dec 16, 2022 at 8:44 am | 1 comment | 1882 Views
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Chabad Palo Alto ready to celebrate first night of Hanukkah with public menorah lightingChabad Palo Alto, a Jewish outreach organization, is continuing its 40-year tradition of celebrating the first night of Hanukkah...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2022There are no comments yet. 1346 Views
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