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Family accuses Safeway of racial profilingSunnyvale resident Erika Martin says she and her family were on an altruistic mission to help local homeless residents earlier...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2018Last comment by BDBD, on Aug 2, 2018 at 11:25 am | 27 comments | 16012 Views
ELECTIONS
Two new hopefuls join council raceThe race for City Council intensified this week after two new candidates joined the contest. Longtime active resident Alison...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2018Last comment by No Way, Jim Neal, on Aug 1, 2018 at 6:51 pm | 7 comments | 2634 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Another banner year for El Camino HospitalWhether it's a case of careful planning or a multi-year run of good fortune, El Camino Hospital's financial picture remains...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2018Last comment by Laura, on Aug 1, 2018 at 2:29 pm | 6 comments | 6206 Views
AROUND TOWN
State Democrats support repeal of Costa-Hawkins' rent control constraintsThe California Democratic Party on Sunday voted overwhelmingly to endorse Proposition 10, the statewide Affordable Housing...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2018Last comment by The Business Man, on Aug 1, 2018 at 12:22 pm | 199 comments | 15062 Views
OTHER ISSUES
'The Future of Music: Computer or Composer'Music always involves some sort of technology, be it the wonders of the human voice, a hand drum, an electronic synthesizer...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2018There are no comments yet. 2772 Views
AROUND TOWN
CSA draws record crowd to backpack giveawayMore than 550 children from low-income families received free backpacks and school supplies at an annual giveaway organized...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2018Last comment by AllYouCanEat, on Aug 1, 2018 at 10:10 am | 1 comment | 4058 Views
ELECTIONS
Deputy Sheriff's association president resigns amid accusations of racist textsThe President of the Santa Clara Deputy Sheriff's Association resigned Thursday, following allegations that he sent racist...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2018Last comment by Robyn, on Jul 31, 2018 at 6:39 am | 5 comments | 4327 Views
AROUND TOWN
Woman arrested for attempted child abductionA masked woman suspected of trying to abduct a toddler in the Old Mountain View neighborhood was arrested early Thursday...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2018Last comment by Maggie, on Jul 30, 2018 at 10:34 pm | 23 comments | 6189 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Appeals court hears arguments in Brock Turner caseAn attorney for Brock Turner, the former Stanford University student who sexually assaulted an unconscious woman on campus,...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2018Last comment by Gary, on Jul 30, 2018 at 9:06 pm | 4 comments | 4062 Views
AROUND TOWN
Teens recognized for Eagle Scout achievementThree teens from Boy Scout Troop 33 and eight from Troop 30 -- both based in Los Altos -- recently achieved the Eagle Scout...
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2018Last comment by Karen, on Jul 30, 2018 at 2:29 pm | 1 comment | 3587 Views
RESTAURANTS
The art of smoking meatAlice's Smokehouse in Mountain View can't compete with Austin's famed Franklin Barbeque or Memphis' Central BBQ. But it does...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2018Last comment by Curious, on Jul 29, 2018 at 1:16 pm | 4 comments | 6474 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Bay Area Spare the Air alert issued for ThursdayA Spare the Air alert is in effect for Thursday because a mix of triple-digit temperatures and light wind is expected to...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2018Last comment by William Hitchens, on Jul 26, 2018 at 5:02 pm | 2 comments | 3344 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Young, homeless and sickSanta Clara County's rising numbers of homeless youth could spur a future health care crisis. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2018Last comment by Solution?, on Jul 25, 2018 at 10:04 pm | 3 comments | 11045 Views
OTHER ISSUES
High temps prompt statewide flex alert today, WednesdayHigh temperatures expected throughout California this week have prompted the state's Independent System Operator Corporation...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2018Last comment by Sacramento!, on Jul 25, 2018 at 2:02 pm | 2 comments | 3502 Views
BOOKS
Trump officials to visit StanfordTwo high-ranking members of President Donald Trump’s administration, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Secretary of...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2018Last comment by Jim Neal, on Jul 25, 2018 at 12:07 pm | 7 comments | 4884 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Del Medio owners file appeal over rent increase petitionThe owners of Del Medio Manor are appealing city officials' refusal to grant additional rent increases on their apartments. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2018Last comment by mike rose, on Jul 24, 2018 at 12:43 pm | 19 comments | 4896 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Crime briefs: DUI arrest and concert ejectionA late-night crash outside Shoreline Amphitheatre led to an arrest for driving under the influence, and an Audiotistic concert...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2018Last comment by Agreed, on Jul 24, 2018 at 11:47 am | 5 comments | 4435 Views
AROUND TOWN
City reject rent hikes for Del Medio ManorA petition to raise rents on dozens of apartments at the Del Medio Manor in Mountain View was denied this week by a city...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2018Last comment by @Fedup, on Jul 23, 2018 at 9:23 pm | 26 comments | 9711 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Council pushes back on hefty cost of affordable housingA proposed affordable housing project at 950 W. El Camino Real hit a snag last week after Mountain View City Council members...
Original post made on May. 30, 2018Last comment by Polomom, on Jul 23, 2018 at 8:50 pm | 56 comments | 7633 Views
OTHER ISSUES
What $8.9 billion water bond would buyIf voters approve Proposition 3, the $8.9 billion water bond on the November ballot, taxpayers would pay $17.3 billion during...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2018Last comment by Zero Waste, on Jul 23, 2018 at 3:32 pm | 4 comments | 4221 Views
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