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Mountain View City Council approves $500K emergency relief fund for struggling tenantsThe Mountain View City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to create a $500,000 renter assistance program to stave off...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2020Last comment by The Business Man, on Mar 30, 2020 at 1:05 pm | 21 comments | 14561 Views
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Owner of Lee's Comics pulls the plug after more than 37 yearsAfter serving comic book and graphic novel fans for more than 37 years, Lee Hester shut down Lee's Comics in Mountain View,...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2020Last comment by Steven A., on Mar 29, 2020 at 11:52 pm | 8 comments | 13408 Views
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Coronavirus weekend update: Five more deaths reported in Santa Clara CountyA roundup of news about the coronavirus in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Read the full story here https://www.mv-voice.com/news/2020/03/28/coronavirus-weekend-update-san-mat...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2020There are no comments yet. 7979 Views
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More than $11M in assistance planned for COVID-19 affected residents in Santa Clara CountySanta Clara County legislators, nonprofits and tech corporations on Monday announced plans for an $11.25 million financial...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2020Last comment by Facebook sucks, on Mar 28, 2020 at 5:43 pm | 1 comment | 5339 Views
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With ventilators in short supply, companies retool for productionThe state needs at least 10,000 ventilators to meet the expected respiratory-care needs of patients with severe COVID-19...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2020Last comment by Innovators will find a way, on Mar 28, 2020 at 9:36 am | 2 comments | 4446 Views
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Caltrain to slash weekday service by more than half starting next weekCaltrain announced on Thursday (March 26) that it will reduce its weekday train service by more than half starting next week...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2020Last comment by Electricution, on Mar 28, 2020 at 5:23 am | 4 comments | 3863 Views
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Armed with breathing machines, respiratory therapists face coronavirus on the front lineFor COVID-19 patients in intensive care, their lives depend on respiratory therapists such as Brenda Hanning, who works at...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2020Last comment by Thank you!, on Mar 27, 2020 at 2:56 pm | 1 comment | 7602 Views
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With schools closed until May, child care providers face new demands and dilemmasWith schools across the region shuttered until May, parents are facing an unprecedented child care crisis. Child care workers...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2020Last comment by Lisa, on Mar 26, 2020 at 6:15 pm | 1 comment | 8110 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Young chalk artists brighten the mood in Cuesta ParkThe Cuesta Park neighborhood got a lot more colorful Friday, as nearly 50 families participated in a display of sidewalk...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2020Last comment by Take their pictures!, on Mar 26, 2020 at 12:28 pm | 6 comments | 8453 Views
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Guest opinion: The wrong solution to the housing crisisIn a guest opinion in the March 13 issue, former Mountain View Mayor Lenny Siegel writes why he opposes state Sen. Scott...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2020Last comment by The Business Man, on Mar 25, 2020 at 7:59 pm | 6 comments | 4440 Views
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Within 60 minutes, donation drive raises nearly $600K for emergency medical suppliesSilicon Valley Leadership Group is leading a major campaign to round up respirators, hazmat suits and other supplies for...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2020Last comment by Gary, on Mar 25, 2020 at 7:43 pm | 3 comments | 5296 Views
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Nonprofits scramble to help Santa Clara County homeless during coronavirus shutdownCalifornia's governor has ordered all residents to stay home. But for the growing homeless population in Santa Clara County,...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2020Last comment by Polomom, on Mar 25, 2020 at 1:18 pm | 8 comments | 8596 Views
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Riding on VTA is now free, but please, board at the back of the busMost passengers will board buses through the rear door and fares will not be collected under changes announced Thursday by...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2020Last comment by Trump fired the Pandemic Team, on Mar 25, 2020 at 10:01 am | 5 comments | 6338 Views
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Los Altos teens launch fundraiser to buy medical equipment for local hospitals battling COVID-19Angelina Lue, a junior at Los Altos High School, was distracted from her online schoolwork last week after learning that...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2020Last comment by Member, on Mar 24, 2020 at 12:22 pm | 1 comment | 6836 Views
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Best way(s) to support local businesses?Hi all, Just wanted to start a targeted thread in the hope that some local business owners might chime in. What is the...
Original post made by Ron on Mar. 24, 2020There are no comments yet. 1240 Views
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Message from the publisherThese are frightening and disorienting times, and on behalf of our organization I wish you and your families the strength...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2020Last comment by ZDQ, on Mar 23, 2020 at 9:45 pm | 6 comments | 7144 Views
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Editorial: The coronavirus outbreak is an unprecedented health emergency. Here's how you can help.The uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has left many people feeling afraid, anxious and helpless. If you're...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2020Last comment by Bloom, on Mar 23, 2020 at 3:07 pm | 1 comment | 8539 Views
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Blood drives in high demand after shortages due to coronavirusCanceled appointments at Midpeninsula blood banks are causing a critical shortage, said local blood center officials. They...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2020Last comment by Jon Keeling, on Mar 23, 2020 at 2:38 pm | 2 comments | 3766 Views
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When home becomes the classroomSchools are shut down for at least three weeks, likely the rest of the school year. What will distance learning look like...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2020Last comment by Nice, on Mar 23, 2020 at 12:34 pm | 4 comments | 10758 Views
ELECTIONS
City Council approves $500K emergency relief fund for struggling tenantsThe Mountain View City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to create a $500,000 renter assistance program to stave off...
Original post made on Mar. 20, 2020Last comment by The Business Man, on Mar 22, 2020 at 8:50 pm | 10 comments | 7187 Views
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