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Newsom’s pick to replace Feinstein: Laphonza ButlerLate Sunday evening, Oct. 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed that Laphonza Butler will replace the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Oct 2, 2023 at 5:48 pm | 4 comments | 615 Views
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Mountain View looks to bring back gatekeeper projects, with an eye towards streamlining approval processThe city of Mountain View is looking to clean up its process for so-called gatekeeper projects, where developers propose...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2023Last comment by JAFO, on Sep 16, 2023 at 5:23 pm | 1 comment | 4798 Views
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California voters want diverse leaders, more immigrant voting rights, poll findsA majority of California voters are concerned that elected leaders reflect the diversity of the state's population, according...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 24, 2023 at 9:46 am | 2 comments | 2361 Views
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The race is on for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors as two seek to represent District 5Two Mountain View politicians are vying to represent District 5 on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, and both...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2023Last comment by Major Major Major, on Aug 10, 2023 at 8:45 am | 2 comments | 5049 Views
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Santa Clara County’s controversial mental health program in high demandA Santa Clara County program to help the severely mentally ill receive treatment has outpaced expectations in its first year...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jul 2, 2023 at 3:37 pm | 1 comment | 1638 Views
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Sally Lieber announces intention to run for Santa Clara County Board of SupervisorsThe former state assembly member and Mountain View City Council member, and current state Board of Equalization member, announced...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2023Last comment by MyOpinion, on Jun 1, 2023 at 8:12 pm | 7 comments | 3314 Views
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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 | 3661 Views
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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 | 2191 Views
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Dianne Feinstein, California's first woman elected to U.S. Senate, says this term will be her lastU.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, announced Tuesday that she will not run for reelection next year. Read the full...
Original post made on Feb. 14, 2023Last comment by Dan Waylonis, on Feb 14, 2023 at 2:57 pm | 1 comment | 2101 Views
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Four vying for Mountain View City Council talk rent control, stance on housing growth at community forumFour people vying for the Mountain View City Council’s vacant seat gave stances on everything from housing and rent control...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jan 31, 2023 at 7:05 am | 4 comments | 3192 Views
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Virtual debates, grassroots campaigns and direct democracy: Mountain View City Council candidates reflect on the 2022 election seasonThe Mountain View City Council swearing-in ceremony will come with deja vu this year: the three incumbents, who were sworn...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2022Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Jan 2, 2023 at 1:35 pm | 3 comments | 3675 Views
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Santa Clara County district attorney refuses to reinstate former employeeAn embattled Santa Clara County deputy district attorney should be back at work after the DA's decision to fire him last...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2022Last comment by J Randall, on Dec 29, 2022 at 2:21 am | 3 comments | 3021 Views
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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 | 5542 Views
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Mountain View’s draft Housing Element doesn’t meet state requirements yet, Sacramento saysThe city of Mountain View will have to go back to the drawing board on its draft Housing Element after state officials identified...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2022Last comment by Shane, on Dec 14, 2022 at 1:43 pm | 56 comments | 6200 Views
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Incumbent Gary Kremen concedes defeat in Valley Water raceAs Santa Clara County's vote counts for the Nov. 8 midterm election continue to trickle in, one contest finally has a winner:...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2022Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Nov 17, 2022 at 12:25 pm | 1 comment | 2734 Views
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Newcomer Eisenberg is surpassing incumbent Kremen for Valley Water seatThe race for Santa Clara Valley Water District's District 7 seat is looking like a potential upset as newcomer Rebecca Eisenberg...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2022Last comment by SRB, on Nov 16, 2022 at 6:23 pm | 2 comments | 2760 Views
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Jensen will hang on as Jonsen continues to squeak ahead in Santa Clara County sheriff's raceFormer Palo Alto police Chief Robert "Bob" Jonsen continues his lead over Kevin Jensen in the hotly contested race for Santa...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2022Last comment by David Pepperdine, on Nov 16, 2022 at 2:06 pm | 1 comment | 3237 Views
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California election results: Who won? Which propositions passed?After tens of millions of dollars in spending, thousands of door knocks and hundreds of attack ads, voting ended Nov. 8 in...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2022Last comment by JAFO, on Nov 9, 2022 at 4:25 pm | 1 comment | 3590 Views
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Incumbents hold strong lead in Mountain View City Council race, early results showEarly election results indicate that the Mountain View City Council likely won’t have any fresh faces on the dais, despite...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2022Last comment by JAFO, on Nov 9, 2022 at 12:03 am | 2 comments | 5879 Views
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Thida Cornes continues to raise far more than other high school district candidatesThida Cornes continues to dramatically out-raise the rest of the candidates for the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2022Last comment by SRB, on Nov 7, 2022 at 6:10 pm | 1 comment | 2552 Views
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