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Voice honored in statewide journalism awards for news coverageThe Mountain View Voice picked up four awards for its news coverage on topics ranging from mental health to composting, according...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by sarahdox, on May 26, 2023 at 4:20 pm | 1 comment | 1770 Views
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Man gets 7 years for defrauding prospective homeowners in Santa Clara CountyA man convicted of defrauding more than two dozen families of their savings and homes has been sentenced to seven years...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on May 26, 2023 at 4:08 pm | 1 comment | 2420 Views
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Mountain View lifts most water conservation measures, rescinding drought emergency in place since last yearThe Mountain View City Council on Tuesday lifted restrictive water conservation measures in effect for nearly a year. Read...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by SalsaMusic, on May 26, 2023 at 3:41 pm | 1 comment | 2159 Views
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Peninsula home sales drop by nearly half in April compared to last yearIncreased mortgage rates combined with an inventory shortage caused a significant drop in home sales statewide and along...
Original post made on May. 25, 2023Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on May 25, 2023 at 11:02 pm | 1 comment | 5781 Views
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Mountain View City Council supports request for bonus office density despite concerns about jobs-housing imbalanceThe Mountain View City Council approved a request for bonus density from an office developer in North Bayshore, despite some...
Original post made on May. 25, 2023Last comment by Seth Neumann, on May 25, 2023 at 9:46 pm | 1 comment | 2819 Views
RESTAURANTS
Settlement clears way for José Andrés restaurant to cook with gas in Palo AltoFaced with a threat of a lawsuit, city administrators have reversed their earlier decision and will now allow the new restaurant...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Peter Davis, on May 21, 2023 at 11:18 pm | 2 comments | 1322 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Under threat? Concerns swirl about student journalism's future at Mountain View High after teacher is abruptly reassignedAbrupt changes to Mountain View High School's journalism program have some students and community members questioning whether...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Mateo, on May 21, 2023 at 11:55 am | 6 comments | 11990 Views
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El Camino Healthcare District board raises concerns over restrictive new media policy under considerationThe El Camino Healthcare District board held off on voting on a new media policy, proposed by the hospital's marketing department,...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Nora S., on May 20, 2023 at 11:59 pm | 5 comments | 2711 Views
ELECTIONS
California has tried to cut the cost of insulin for years. Why it might finally succeedTo fight the skyrocketing cost of insulin, California is using multiple tactics, including making its own generic versions. Read...
Original post made on May. 20, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on May 20, 2023 at 2:55 pm | 2 comments | 3649 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Mountain View City Council pours nearly $600K into workforce development programsMore than a dozen Mountain View community members voiced strong support at a council meeting last week for plans to commit...
Original post made on May. 16, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on May 20, 2023 at 2:25 pm | 6 comments | 3818 Views
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'We need a helping hand in life': Mountain View Public Safety Foundation helps local seniors in needBakary Diame comes to the Mountain View Senior Center almost every day to enjoy a meal and socialize with his friends, and...
Original post made on May. 20, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on May 20, 2023 at 2:12 pm | 1 comment | 2272 Views
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History on her front porch: Palo Alto woman honors Chinese railroad laborers with exhibitMonica Yeung Arima became aware of gaps in her son's elementary school history curriculum when a reading selection talked...
Original post made on May. 20, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on May 20, 2023 at 12:10 pm | 1 comment | 1828 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Ex-Apple engineer charged with theft secrets for autonomous systemsA former Apple engineer was indicted for theft of trade secrets related to autonomous systems, such as those used in self-driving...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on May 20, 2023 at 11:43 am | 2 comments | 1624 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Child care provider asks to expand campus at former Cooper School siteAction Day Primary Plus, which rents part of the former Cooper School site from the Mountain View Whisman School District,...
Original post made on May. 20, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on May 20, 2023 at 10:48 am | 1 comment | 2373 Views
ELECTIONS
A longtime Sacramento critic, Palo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou announces run for state AssemblyPalo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou, a staunch critic of California's approach to encourage more housing, announced on Monday that...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Clarence Rown, on May 16, 2023 at 12:41 am | 4 comments | 2165 Views
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What going on with Hangar One? Google's Planetary Ventures offers updatesThose who frequently drive the stretch of Highway 101 that passes through Mountain View know that Hangar One looks a whole...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023Last comment by Ramone, on May 15, 2023 at 4:38 pm | 2 comments | 10439 Views
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'Builder's remedy' project could bring 350 apartments to Palo Alto site near San Antonio RoadWith Palo Alto struggling to get state approval for its housing plan, a developer is preparing to build a 350-apartment complex...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on May 15, 2023 at 10:41 am | 4 comments | 3351 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Reparations panel recommends possible millions for eligible Black CaliforniansA task force approved economic models for lawmakers to calculate the costs of historical racism in California. CalMatters...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023Last comment by J Randall, on May 13, 2023 at 11:29 am | 4 comments | 1842 Views
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Where are houses selling the fastest along the Peninsula?Want to know what's happening in the local real estate market? Take a look at our interactive charts showing home sales activity...
Original post made on May. 7, 2023Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on May 13, 2023 at 9:21 am | 3 comments | 2367 Views
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Latest highway hazards for drivers? Tall, view-blocking weedsTowering weeds and grasses are blocking the line of sight of motorists trying to use freeway on-ramps and off-ramps throughout...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by mikepat, on May 11, 2023 at 3:33 pm | 1 comment | 1625 Views
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