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Sheriff comes out swinging against county supervisors' allegations of jails mismanagementEmbattled Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith said on Tuesday she would support investigations into her management of...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2021Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 22, 2021 at 3:44 pm | 2 comments | 2467 Views
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Mountain View woman arraigned on murder charges after allegedly killing newborn childA 31-year-old Mountain View woman is facing murder charges after an investigation concluded she had killed her baby shortly...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2021Last comment by AC, on Aug 21, 2021 at 6:28 pm | 2 comments | 5443 Views
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A year after CZU fires, Governor Newsom visits Big Basin State Park to reflect on California's climate threatsA year after the devastating CZU August Lightning Complex erupted, Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Big Basin State Park Tuesday...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2021Last comment by Santa Rita Mom, on Aug 19, 2021 at 9:52 pm | 2 comments | 2632 Views
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Apartment building eyed for The Fish Market siteThe building on El Camino Real could be replaced with a five-story building with 129 apartments and ground-floor retail under...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2021Last comment by Tal Shaya, on Aug 18, 2021 at 3:40 pm | 1 comment | 2277 Views
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2020 census shows Mountain View grew fast, driven by increase in Asian populationThe face of Mountain View has changed significantly over the last decade, with population growth outpacing the rest of California...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2021Last comment by Randy Guelph, on Aug 13, 2021 at 6:38 pm | 2 comments | 5559 Views
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East Palo Alto man faces attempted murder charges following April drive-by shooting in Mountain ViewAn East Palo Alto man is facing multiple counts of attempted murder in connection to an April roadway shooting in Mountain...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2021Last comment by Waldo, on Aug 12, 2021 at 7:08 pm | 1 comment | 4350 Views
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Palo Alto, Mountain View and Sunnyvale strike deal over rail fundsIn a move that they hope will boost their efforts to redesign Caltrain rail crossings, Palo Alto, Mountain View and Sunnyvale...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2021Last comment by SRB, on Aug 12, 2021 at 3:27 pm | 2 comments | 4043 Views
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As bidding wars cool, is a Peninsula housing crash on the way?As we roll through summer, many families are finally getting away for their first vacation since 2020. With fewer active...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2021Last comment by Free Speech, on Aug 4, 2021 at 5:28 pm | 1 comment | 2700 Views
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Indoor mask mandates are back in Bay Area as COVID cases surgeSeven Bay Area counties announced Monday that residents will be required to wear masks in nearly all indoor settings, marking...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2021Last comment by SRB, on Aug 2, 2021 at 2:42 pm | 2 comments | 3891 Views
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A time to regather: Photos capture people in a reopened worldSince the state "reopened" on June 15, gatherings have restarted and business owners are benefiting from the public's growing...
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2021Last comment by just_jay, on Jul 30, 2021 at 2:29 pm | 2 comments | 2386 Views
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Forever chemicals: California unveils health goals for contaminated drinking waterCalifornia has taken the first big step toward regulating "forever chemicals." Its proposed goals, which aim to make cancer...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2021Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jul 28, 2021 at 5:42 pm | 1 comment | 1891 Views
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Olympics roundup: Mountain View grad leads Canada to softball winMountain View High School grad Victoria Hayward doubled home two runs in helping Canada beat Italy 8-1 at Yokohama Baseball...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2021Last comment by MyOpinion, on Jul 28, 2021 at 3:23 pm | 1 comment | 3439 Views
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Santa Clara among 3 Bay Area counties urging employers to implement vaccination policyAs the Bay Area experiences an increased rate of COVID-19 cases, particularly among the unvaccinated population, three county...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2021Last comment by Randy Guelph, on Jul 28, 2021 at 9:25 am | 10 comments | 4408 Views
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New California law prohibits law enforcement from posting mugshots on social mediaA new law limits what cops can publicize about suspects who have only been accused of crimes. The Mountain View Police Department...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2021Last comment by Free Speech, on Jul 27, 2021 at 3:37 pm | 1 comment | 6948 Views
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ACLU, Law Foundation announce lawsuit to stop Mountain View's RV parking banA coalition of legal advocacy groups announced they are suing the city of Mountain View to block an ordinance that bans RVs...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2021Last comment by Alan, on Jul 27, 2021 at 3:01 pm | 48 comments | 7717 Views
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New Ameswell Hotel opens in Mountain View following COVID delays, paying homage to city's historyInside the Ameswell Hotel is a fusion of two eras, with modern-day amenities catering to millennials alongside nearly century-old...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2021Last comment by ivg, on Jul 25, 2021 at 7:15 am | 5 comments | 7452 Views
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Mountain View police: Woman found asleep at the wheel had pounds of marijuana, handgunMountain View police arrested an Oakland woman Saturday on suspicion of drug and weapons-related charges after she was found...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2021Last comment by PeaceLove, on Jul 21, 2021 at 2:30 am | 2 comments | 8937 Views
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Mountain View's annual tech showcase makes a return, showcasing new self-driving vehiclesLooking to spotlight local businesses making big waves in the world of technology, the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2021Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jul 19, 2021 at 4:18 pm | 1 comment | 4809 Views
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Mountain View hosts weekly summer pop-ups at neighborhood parksThe city of Mountain View is hosting an afternoon of free summertime fun every Wednesday in July with its series of Summer...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2021Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jul 19, 2021 at 2:07 pm | 1 comment | 5582 Views
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Doctor at Sutter Health in Mountain View arrested on suspicion of sexual battery on patientAn urgent care doctor at Sutter Health in Mountain View was arrested July 8 on suspicion of sexual battery, according to...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2021Last comment by xbr976 , on Jul 14, 2021 at 10:01 am | 2 comments | 5544 Views
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