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ELECTIONS
Former Assemblywoman Sally Lieber joins crowded race for the Mountain View City CouncilFormer State Assemblywoman Sally Lieber is seeking a return to the Mountain View City Council after an 18-year hiatus from...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2020Last comment by Best of luck, on Jul 2, 2020 at 4:43 pm | 10 comments | 10374 Views
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Who needs fireworks? Celebrating the Fourth of July in an unusual yearFor those accustomed to celebrating Fourth of July with big parties, parades, chili cook-offs, fireworks, and concerts, the...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2020Last comment by Sleepless, on Jul 2, 2020 at 4:38 pm | 4 comments | 4741 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'In-person instruction is essential.' Santa Clara County issues guidance for reopening schoolsThe Santa Clara County Public Health Department released on Tuesday its guidelines for reopening public and private schools...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by BDBD, on Jul 2, 2020 at 10:10 am | 12 comments | 9634 Views
ELECTIONS
Landlord-backed rent control measure finally heads to voters this NovemberA voter-initiated ballot measure that would curtail Mountain View's rent control program is headed to voters this fall. Tenant...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2020Last comment by Steven A., on Jun 30, 2020 at 11:25 pm | 8 comments | 8892 Views
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Guest opinion: Reform MVPD nowIn an op-ed, Mountain View resident Salim Damerdji calls on the city of Mountain View to reform the police department. Read...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2020Last comment by psr, on Jun 30, 2020 at 4:09 pm | 18 comments | 9250 Views
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New COVID-19 testing site opening in Mountain View on MondayA new weekday coronavirus testing site is set to launch Monday at the Shoreline Athletic Fields in Mountain View, providing...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2020Last comment by Marna, on Jun 30, 2020 at 1:47 pm | 17 comments | 25242 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Photo essay: Life under the coronavirusThrough images, we show how Midpeninsula residents and workers are coping with the COVID-19 threat that has disrupted our...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2020There are no comments yet. 19395 Views
ELECTIONS
Despite calls for defunding, Mountain View keeps its annual police budget intactThe Mountain View City Council approved a $44.8 million budget for the city's police department Tuesday, holding firm on...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2020Last comment by LongResident, on Jun 29, 2020 at 5:07 pm | 32 comments | 10920 Views
OTHER ISSUES
City Council approves massive Google Landings office projectOne of Mountain View's largest ever office projects won the council's approval Tuesday night, paving the way for Google to...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2020Last comment by Thida Cornes - Former Parks & Rec Commissioner, on Jun 29, 2020 at 4:40 pm | 19 comments | 35005 Views
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Coronavirus central: Santa Clara County puts call out for contact tracersThe new coronavirus continues to take its toll on the Midpeninsula, where Santa Clara County reported 2,492 coronavirus cases...
Original post made on May. 22, 2020Last comment by Gary, on Jun 29, 2020 at 10:57 am | 15 comments | 41818 Views
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County on state 'watchlist' after COVID-19 case uptickSanta Clara County had its second highest number of COVID-19 cases ever recorded for a single day on Tuesday, raising concerns...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2020Last comment by The Business Man, on Jun 28, 2020 at 1:21 pm | 27 comments | 9498 Views
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Police chiefs, community leaders tackle systemic racism as calls for change get louderOn Thursday, a panel of community leaders discussed use-of-force policies and ways to reform policing to improve accountability. Read...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2020Last comment by Probably74, on Jun 26, 2020 at 4:02 pm | 2 comments | 5145 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Virtual, contactless era forces Avenidas to dismantle programs for seniorsSenior services nonprofit Avenidas announced that it is halting several programs as the organization pivots to a new service...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2020Last comment by Drink to that, on Jun 26, 2020 at 10:40 am | 2 comments | 6841 Views
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Letters to the editor: Phase 2, budget cuts, notes for seniorsLetters to the editor about Mountain View entering the second phase of the coronavirus shelter-at-home order, budget cuts...
Original post made on May. 24, 2020Last comment by The Business Man, on Jun 26, 2020 at 5:16 am | 13 comments | 8535 Views
OTHER ISSUES
COVID-19 cases found at several Mountain View construction sitesSeveral Mountain View construction sites have been struck with COVID-19 cases and have had to temporarily shut down for sanitation....
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2020Last comment by Steven A., on Jun 25, 2020 at 8:42 pm | 4 comments | 14639 Views
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Seriously, Picnic Tables-That's the help for restaurants?Airports are always Open Interstate Highways are always Open Intrastate Highways are always Open Beaches are Open Farmers...
Original post made by twoshort on Jun. 25, 2020Last comment by The Business Man, on Jun 25, 2020 at 6:52 pm | 3 comments | 1512 Views
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Letter to the editor: Police department doesn't need more weaponsIn a letter to the editor, Mountain View resident JaneAnne Arnone writes about her opposition to the Mountain View Police...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2020Last comment by Vijay Gupta, on Jun 25, 2020 at 10:45 am | 19 comments | 7256 Views
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Local construction, once brimming with activity, grinds to a haltUp until recently, the Bay Area's construction market was red-hot with activity. Now it's at almost a complete standstill. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2020Last comment by The Business Man, on Jun 24, 2020 at 9:53 pm | 8 comments | 9514 Views
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Mountain View council expected to close Castro Street this summer to make room for outdoor diningThe Mountain View City Council on Tuesday is expected to vote to close off several blocks of Castro Street to traffic through...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2020Last comment by Kevin Fogarty, on Jun 24, 2020 at 11:47 am | 20 comments | 25261 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Elective surgeries ramp up at Stanford Health Care after few workers found with COVID-19Stanford Health Care is rapidly resuming elective surgeries, diagnostic tests and other procedures, with more than 800 scheduled...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2020Last comment by Obstetrician Sydney, on Jun 23, 2020 at 11:01 pm | 1 comment | 4056 Views
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