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A break for renters? California considers reining in high security depositsA bill would hold security deposits to one month's rent, not three. The California Apartment Association says it could drive...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2023Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Jun 6, 2023 at 10:54 am | 1 comment | 2478 Views
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Google reportedly cuts office space in Mountain View, Sunnyvale by more than a million square feetGoogle is downsizing its office space in Mountain View and Sunnyvale, reportedly leaving behind more than a million square...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2023Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Jun 6, 2023 at 9:43 am | 1 comment | 37002 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Lee Lambert announced as Foothill-De Anza's next chancellorLambert will replace Judy Miner, who has led the district for eight years and plans to retire on Sept. 5. The plan is for...
Original post made on May. 25, 2023Last comment by PCC Dissdent, on Jun 4, 2023 at 5:31 pm | 2 comments | 2393 Views
OTHER ISSUES
With deadline looming, Becker bills on privacy, clean energy advance in state SenateState Sen. Josh Becker stood apart from most of his Democratic colleagues this week when he opted not to support this year's...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2023Last comment by Hope, on Jun 2, 2023 at 9:46 pm | 1 comment | 2121 Views
ELECTIONS
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 | 3554 Views
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Mountain View is expecting major growth. How will local schools handle all the new students who move in?Mountain View is readying for hundreds of new homes to come online in the next decade. What remains an open question is how...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2023Last comment by LongResident, on May 31, 2023 at 3:23 pm | 34 comments | 9893 Views
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Developer advances plan for condo project on San Antonio RoadAfter receiving encouraging feedback last year, a developer is pushing ahead with 76-condominium project on a portion of...
Original post made on May. 30, 2023Last comment by LongResident, on May 31, 2023 at 3:19 pm | 2 comments | 3869 Views
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Stanford University panel examines what it means to be Asian in AmericaAn expert panel on May 16 examined the challenges facing Asian Americans, gaps in medical research, the disparities that...
Original post made on May. 29, 2023Last comment by Tanya, on May 29, 2023 at 9:43 am | 1 comment | 2487 Views
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See how Mountain View’s RV hotspots have shifted since the city began enforcing its oversized vehicle rulesWhen Mountain View began officially enforcing its RV parking restrictions last October, the vehicle dwelling community felt...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by Jay, on May 27, 2023 at 2:55 pm | 6 comments | 11438 Views
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Real estate activity this week: See which homes sold for $22.2M, $16M and $11.5M along the PeninsulaWant to know what's happening in the local real estate market? Take a look at our interactive charts showing home sales activity...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by Neighbor, on May 26, 2023 at 11:09 pm | 1 comment | 2619 Views
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Mountain View City Council approves four-story office project on Bernardo AvenueA four-story office development on North Bernardo Avenue received unanimous support from the Mountain View City Council on...
Original post made on May. 25, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on May 26, 2023 at 4:31 pm | 3 comments | 4109 Views
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Voice honored in statewide journalism awards for news coverageThe Mountain View Voice picked up four awards for its news coverage on topics ranging from mental health to composting, according...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by sarahdox, on May 26, 2023 at 4:20 pm | 1 comment | 1936 Views
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Man gets 7 years for defrauding prospective homeowners in Santa Clara CountyA man convicted of defrauding more than two dozen families of their savings and homes has been sentenced to seven years...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on May 26, 2023 at 4:08 pm | 1 comment | 2740 Views
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Mountain View lifts most water conservation measures, rescinding drought emergency in place since last yearThe Mountain View City Council on Tuesday lifted restrictive water conservation measures in effect for nearly a year. Read...
Original post made on May. 26, 2023Last comment by SalsaMusic, on May 26, 2023 at 3:41 pm | 1 comment | 2297 Views
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Peninsula home sales drop by nearly half in April compared to last yearIncreased mortgage rates combined with an inventory shortage caused a significant drop in home sales statewide and along...
Original post made on May. 25, 2023Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on May 25, 2023 at 11:02 pm | 1 comment | 12195 Views
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Mountain View City Council supports request for bonus office density despite concerns about jobs-housing imbalanceThe Mountain View City Council approved a request for bonus density from an office developer in North Bayshore, despite some...
Original post made on May. 25, 2023Last comment by Seth Neumann, on May 25, 2023 at 9:46 pm | 1 comment | 3002 Views
RESTAURANTS
Settlement clears way for José Andrés restaurant to cook with gas in Palo AltoFaced with a threat of a lawsuit, city administrators have reversed their earlier decision and will now allow the new restaurant...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Peter Davis, on May 21, 2023 at 11:18 pm | 2 comments | 1516 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Under threat? Concerns swirl about student journalism's future at Mountain View High after teacher is abruptly reassignedAbrupt changes to Mountain View High School's journalism program have some students and community members questioning whether...
Original post made on May. 15, 2023Last comment by Mateo, on May 21, 2023 at 11:55 am | 6 comments | 12925 Views
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El Camino Healthcare District board raises concerns over restrictive new media policy under considerationThe El Camino Healthcare District board held off on voting on a new media policy, proposed by the hospital's marketing department,...
Original post made on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Nora S., on May 20, 2023 at 11:59 pm | 5 comments | 2935 Views
ELECTIONS
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 | 3805 Views
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