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Proposed development on San Antonio Road gains commission's support, but questions remain about affordable unitsThe Environmental Planning Commission remained undecided on how to handle the project’s affordable units after a last minute...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022Last comment by Frank Richards, 3 hours ago | 13 comments | 2207 Views
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Mountain View City Council hopefuls talk housing, homelessness, bicycle safety and moreThree incumbents and two newcomers who are vying for three open seats on the city council this November shared their stances...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2022Last comment by MV neighbor, 13 hours ago | 18 comments | 3127 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Low-income students are more likely to be in classrooms with underqualified teachersA persistent teacher shortage has forced many California school districts to hire teachers who aren’t fully credentialed...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, 15 hours ago | 1 comment | 1542 Views
ELECTIONS
Esmeralda Ortiz runs for MVLA school board, hoping to broaden pathways for students to succeedEsmeralda Ortiz is seeking a spot on the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District's board, saying she wants to...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2022Last comment by Ellen Wheeler, 15 hours ago | 3 comments | 1275 Views
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City approves funding for Terra Bella Avenue affordable housing projectA proposed affordable housing project on Terra Bella Avenue in Mountain View now has a financial commitment from the city,...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2022Last comment by father of 3 sons, 18 hours ago | 3 comments | 2482 Views
ELECTIONS
Seeking to bring a parent's perspective, Carrol Titus-Zambre joins race for MVLA board seatCarrol Titus-Zambre is running for a seat on the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District's board, seeking to bring...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2022Last comment by SRB, on Sep 23, 2022 at 5:58 pm | 8 comments | 1824 Views
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'Pod house' found in violation of several city building codesA Palo Alto home that's been touted as a model for affordable shared housing because it's been renovated with 14 small sleeping...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022Last comment by Dan Waylonis, on Sep 23, 2022 at 3:36 pm | 1 comment | 1901 Views
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County approves purchase of land in Mountain View for 100 affordable unitsA North Bayshore property is one step closer to becoming a 100-unit affordable housing project that will provide veterans,...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2022Last comment by father of 3 sons, on Sep 23, 2022 at 11:35 am | 8 comments | 3133 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Corruption trial of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith beginsThe trial of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith, who faces several charges of misconduct and perjury, began on Wednesday. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022There are no comments yet. 1010 Views
ELECTIONS
Eric Mark runs for MVLA board, campaigning on mental health and diversifying class offeringsEric Mark, a candidate for the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District's board, says he wants to give back to...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2022Last comment by SRB, on Sep 22, 2022 at 5:29 pm | 1 comment | 1015 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Spraying for West Nile virus planned Thursday for some parts of Mountain View, Los Altos Hills and SunnyvaleCrews will be spraying insecticide later this week in areas of Mountain View, Los Altos Hills and Sunnyvale where West Nile...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2022Last comment by Rossta, on Sep 22, 2022 at 1:01 pm | 1 comment | 3761 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest Opinion: Finding a better approach to school dropoffThe safety of our streets, particularly during school dropoff and pickup times, is a tragedy of the commons. People who drive...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Sep 21, 2022 at 10:49 pm | 5 comments | 1802 Views
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Man dies after fall from parking structure near El Camino HospitalA man died after he fell from a parking structure near El Camino Hospital in Mountain View on Friday, police said. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2022Last comment by father of 3 sons, on Sep 21, 2022 at 7:45 pm | 1 comment | 5846 Views
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Lawsuit, possible license suspension loom for Tesla over alleged autonomous-vehicle deceptionsTesla has found itself on a collision course with state and federal agencies -- plus a customer who initiated a class-action...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2022Last comment by Johnny Yuma, on Sep 21, 2022 at 6:37 pm | 1 comment | 2882 Views
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Mountain View City Council approves plan to replace rent-controlled apartments with low-income unitsThe Mountain View City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new policy in which rent-controlled apartments that...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2022Last comment by JAFO, on Sep 19, 2022 at 5:52 pm | 5 comments | 3204 Views
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Los Altos closes downtown streets for Corvette Spectacular on SundayExpect road closures in Los Altos on Sunday. Main Street from First to State streets will be closed until 6 p.m., as well...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2022Last comment by Lauritzen, on Sep 19, 2022 at 10:51 am | 1 comment | 1430 Views
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Mountain View opens application period for universal basic income pilot programA group of randomly selected, extremely low income families in Mountain View will soon have a chance to be a part of the...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2022Last comment by Ok, on Sep 16, 2022 at 7:01 pm | 2 comments | 2460 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why it's so hard for kids in crisis to access the mental health care they need in Santa Clara CountyPeninsula teen Brian has battled depression and suicidal behavior since he was 10 years old. When he was in crisis, his family...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2022Last comment by Kieran, on Sep 16, 2022 at 9:00 am | 4 comments | 3326 Views
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Police ask for public's help to identify alleged indecent exposure suspectPolice are asking the public to help identify a man who allegedly exposed himself to a woman shopping at a Mountain View...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2022Last comment by Susan, on Sep 15, 2022 at 4:05 pm | 1 comment | 2374 Views
ELECTIONS
Citing concerns over unrestrained housing growth, Li Zhang announces bid for Mountain View City CouncilAfter completing the city's Chinese Language Civic Leadership Academy earlier this year, 20-year resident and Mountain View...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2022Last comment by Frank Richards, on Sep 14, 2022 at 5:29 pm | 20 comments | 7800 Views
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