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Stanford students continue sit-in, demand university condemn Israel's siege on GazaAs students at Stanford University reach the two-week mark of a sit-in on campus calling for the university to condemn Israel’s...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023Last comment by Clarence Rown, on Nov 3, 2023 at 7:32 am | 4 comments | 3550 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Los Altos School District looks to renew, expand parcel tax on special ballot next weekThe Los Altos School District is asking voters to approve renewing and growing an existing parcel tax levy in a Nov. 7 special...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023Last comment by LongResident, on Nov 2, 2023 at 3:58 pm | 2 comments | 3793 Views
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First-time homebuyers in California may be eligible for $10K grants to cover closing costsFirst-time homebuyers may be eligible for financial assistance through the Housing Affordability Fund, which recently reached...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 2, 2023 at 11:49 am | 1 comment | 5389 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
A shelter dividedAs the Palo Alto City Council prepares to ink a new and more costly long-term contract with the nonprofit Pets In Need to...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2023There are no comments yet. 2318 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Palo Alto launches construction on transitional housing in the BaylandsPalo Alto's elected leaders joined state dignitaries and housing advocates to celebrate the construction of a housing project...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2023Last comment by ivg, on Nov 1, 2023 at 5:34 pm | 3 comments | 3865 Views
ELECTIONS
After more than 40 years, Chez TJ owner wants to call it quits but can’t because of financial worriesAfter 41 years of running a restaurant that has launched the careers of world-renowned chefs, Chez TJ owner George Aviet...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2023Last comment by LongResident, on Nov 1, 2023 at 12:44 pm | 25 comments | 26189 Views
ELECTIONS
Newsom signs 56 housing bills to boost affordability, help tenantsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, Oct. 11, signed multiple housing bills aimed at tackling the state's lack of...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2023Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Nov 1, 2023 at 11:11 am | 27 comments | 10948 Views
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Santa Clara County reports a record $4.7B in property value lossesSanta Clara County may be about to experience one of its worst declines in property value in 15 years. Data from the assessor's...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 1, 2023 at 9:40 am | 8 comments | 8047 Views
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News report reveals Mountain View police officer was suspended over discriminatory social media posts in 2021A news report digging into police misconduct records found that a Mountain View officer was disciplined for social media...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2023Last comment by Jay, on Oct 31, 2023 at 2:33 pm | 1 comment | 4912 Views
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Mountain View Whisman sees test scores continue to slideRecently released standardized test results show that student performance on English and math exams slid again last school...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Oct 31, 2023 at 1:02 pm | 3 comments | 4174 Views
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In another blow to Palo Alto's California Avenue, Country Sun to shut down by end of the yearCountry Sun, a supermarket that focuses on organic food and that for decades has been one of California Avenue's most visible...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2023Last comment by Tal Shaya, on Oct 29, 2023 at 5:20 pm | 5 comments | 5156 Views
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Local women-founded home remodeling company makes a return to Mountain View, celebrating grand openingA trailblazer in the home remodeling business for nearly 40 years, Harrell Design + Build, a women-founded and employee-owned...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2023Last comment by Musician, on Oct 28, 2023 at 1:48 pm | 1 comment | 8934 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Student journalist and former advisor threaten lawsuit over 'de facto censorship' at Mountain View HighThe former advisor of Mountain View High School's student newspaper and one of the student editors-in-chief are threatening...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2023Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Oct 28, 2023 at 1:03 pm | 5 comments | 5635 Views
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Rare 1930s 'Streamline Moderne' home listed for $6.38M in Palo AltoPalo Alto may have its share of Queen Anne, Craftsman, Spanish Revival and Eichler homes, but there's one style that is nearly...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2023Last comment by Bernie Brightman, on Oct 27, 2023 at 4:38 pm | 1 comment | 6965 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Charting new territory, Mountain View plans to replace safe parking sites with affordable housingAs part of its long-term vision to stem the tide of homelessness, the city of Mountain View is planning to convert two of...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Oct 27, 2023 at 10:49 am | 8 comments | 6659 Views
ELECTIONS
Guest opinion: Mountain View Whisman's parcel tax doesn't have to be a flat rateThis week, former Mountain View Whisman School District trustee Steve Nelson urges residents to consider support for a per-square-foot...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2023Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Oct 26, 2023 at 3:24 pm | 18 comments | 5189 Views
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Mountain View City Council approves pay raises for city manager, city attorney and city clerkCiting exceptional service to the city, the Mountain View City Council unanimously approved pay raises on Tuesday for all...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2023Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Oct 26, 2023 at 11:01 am | 1 comment | 4180 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mountain View Whisman teachers and staff to get 4% one-time bonusMountain View Whisman School District teachers and staff will get a 4% salary bonus next month, which the school board unanimously...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Oct 26, 2023 at 5:46 am | 2 comments | 4815 Views
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Home Sales: Actress Michelle Pfeiffer's former Woodside estate sells for $33.5MActress Michell Pfeiffer's former 1940s-era Woodside estate, which comes with a 10-stall barn and riding arena, sold for...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2023Last comment by Jay, on Oct 24, 2023 at 2:43 pm | 1 comment | 7991 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Federal court's decision overturning California's assault weapons ban elicits 'disgust' from state, local officialsA U.S. District Court decision on Thursday overturning California’s assault weapons ban is igniting outrage among top state...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2023Last comment by smorr, on Oct 23, 2023 at 10:34 pm | 2 comments | 4757 Views
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