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Editorial endorsement: Phone tax upgrade justified

In Mountain View, home of Google and numerous high-tech firms, voters should easily understand the city's effort to broaden...

Original post made on Nov. 1, 2010
Last comment by nil, on Nov 1, 2010 at 7:49 pm | 2 comments | 9142 Views

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Foothill-De Anza service union urges no on parcel tax

The local community college district's service workers union is urging voters to reject Measure E, the parcel tax that proponents...

Original post made on Oct. 30, 2010
Last comment by Sethro, on Oct 30, 2010 at 6:49 pm | 1 comment | 6384 Views

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Why you should vote yes on E

It's no secret that succeeding in the Silicon Valley economy requires a top-notch education. The best and the brightest from...

Original post made on Oct. 27, 2010
Last comment by Ron, on Oct 27, 2010 at 10:42 pm | 1 comment | 5466 Views

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Google wunderkind running for City Council

At 20 years old Aaron Jabbari is as young as City Council candidates come. But according to Jabbari's resume, taking on a...

Original post made on Aug. 12, 2010
Last comment by Michelle, on Oct 18, 2010 at 11:43 am | 19 comments | 8815 Views

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Six vie for three City Council seats

Three newcomers have decided to challenge three incumbents for their seats in the Nov. 2 election, hoping to change the city...

Original post made on Oct. 14, 2010
Last comment by Cuesta Calling, on Oct 17, 2010 at 6:28 pm | 2 comments | 6019 Views

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Council incumbents battle newcomers in Chamber debate

Three City Council incumbents defended their records against three challengers in a debate hosted by the Chamber of Commerce...

Original post made on Sep. 30, 2010
Last comment by PeaceLove, on Oct 8, 2010 at 3:33 pm | 26 comments | 8790 Views

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High-speed rail chalks up legal win

Even as news spread of a fresh lawsuit against high-speed rail, the beleaguered rail authority announced the dismissal of...

Original post made on Sep. 23, 2010
Last comment by Rail good, HSR bad, on Sep 29, 2010 at 1:43 pm | 9 comments | 6888 Views

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City may beef up phone tax

A survey of local voters shows that a majority would support a November ballot measure to place an additional tax on phone...

Original post made on May. 10, 2010
Last comment by JimR, on Sep 25, 2010 at 12:09 pm | 15 comments | 5453 Views

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Three challengers confirm candidacy in council race

There are six confirmed candidates in this year's City Council election, two of whom work for Google. Read the full story...

Original post made on Aug. 9, 2010
Last comment by Ming, on Sep 24, 2010 at 11:13 pm | 11 comments | 7777 Views

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Patients plead to keep pot club open

The City Council came face to face with a half dozen medical marijuana users Tuesday who pleaded with the council to not...

Original post made on May. 12, 2010
Last comment by "Just Think About It", on Sep 14, 2010 at 8:57 pm | 10 comments | 6602 Views

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Pear parcel blocks path plans

After seeing some drawings of a parkway running through his family's property, former Council member Matt Pear spoke up to...

Original post made on Sep. 10, 2010
Last comment by "Just Think About It", on Sep 14, 2010 at 8:29 pm | 2 comments | 6483 Views

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Council campaign on a shoestring

A city policy encourages City Council candidates to spend less than $20,000 on their election campaigns, but candidate Greg...

Original post made on Aug. 25, 2010
Last comment by the299crew, on Aug 30, 2010 at 12:47 pm | 11 comments | 13888 Views

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City puts broader phone tax on ballot

The City Council voted Tuesday to have voters decide whether the city should extend its phone tax to internet phone services...

Original post made on Aug. 3, 2010
Last comment by "Just Think About It", on Aug 28, 2010 at 10:37 am | 3 comments | 5381 Views

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Google wunderkind running for council

At 20 years old Aaron Jabbari is as young as City Council candidates come. But according to Jabbari's resume, taking on a...

Original post made on Aug. 26, 2010
Last comment by "Just Think About It", on Aug 26, 2010 at 1:47 pm | 1 comment | 6094 Views

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Rail Authority drops tunnel, viaduct options

Forget about aerial tracks or tunnels. If high-speed trains are to run through Mountain View, the tracks will be either at-grade...

Original post made on Aug. 14, 2010
Last comment by curious, on Aug 14, 2010 at 10:30 am | 1 comment | 5560 Views

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No contest for MV Whisman school board incumbents

Both incumbents up for election to the Mountain View Whisman School District's board of trustees will run uncontested this...

Original post made on Aug. 11, 2010
Last comment by outsider fom LAH, on Aug 11, 2010 at 9:05 pm | 1 comment | 5873 Views

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Gay marriage ruling to be issued Aug. 4

A federal judge will issue a ruling Wednesday, Aug. 4, on the constitutionality of Proposition 8, California's ban on same-sex...

Original post made on Aug. 4, 2010
Last comment by Fred, on Aug 4, 2010 at 4:11 pm | 5 comments | 5373 Views

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News Briefs

<B>Locals press for better info on TCE Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/story.php?story_id=2143 posted Friday,...

Original post made on Jul. 28, 2010
There are no comments yet. 5208 Views

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Three file for new water district seat

Three candidates have filed papers to run for a newly created four-year seat on the governing board of the Santa Clara Valley...

Original post made on Jul. 23, 2010
Last comment by Get Real, on Jul 23, 2010 at 4:18 pm | 3 comments | 4587 Views

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Google employee plans to run for City Council

With Google now established as the city's largest employer, the 2010 City Council election will be the first with a Google...

Original post made on Jul. 20, 2010
Last comment by Dan Waylonis, on Jul 22, 2010 at 11:40 pm | 17 comments | 7038 Views
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