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OTHER ISSUES
Council: Bond measure for pricey facilities a no-goRead the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/news/2013/11/06/council-bond-measure-for-pricey-facilities-a-no-go posted...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2013Last comment by Greg Nelson, on Nov 9, 2013 at 5:59 pm | 15 comments | 26063 Views
AROUND TOWN
Google's first mixed-use megaproject takes shape in Mountain ViewMountain View City Council members got a first look Tuesday at how Google plans to transform 40 acres of the city into high-density...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2021Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Mar 14, 2021 at 10:55 am | 6 comments | 26022 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Is anyone worried about development impact?One can't help but notice the recurring theme in letters over recent weeks and months pertaining to the trade-off between...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2013Last comment by MVResident67, on Oct 11, 2013 at 7:51 pm | 208 comments | 25872 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Students' racist Instagram post spurs protest at Saint Francis High SchoolAn estimated 50 to 100 people upset over racist social media posts by Saint Francis High School students marched on Monday...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2020Last comment by Whoops, on Jun 11, 2020 at 8:51 am | 18 comments | 25814 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Google's self-driven car may roll in the new yearCalling it the "best holiday gift we could have imagined," Google announced on Monday that it had finished a road-worthy...
Original post made on Dec. 23, 2014Last comment by Stop the Trolls, on Jan 3, 2015 at 9:34 am | 29 comments | 25812 Views
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City Council votes to ban styrofoam containersWhile its use is nearly phased out in the environmentally conscious Bay Area, not everyone was in agreement about the evils...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2014Last comment by Forward from here, on Feb 26, 2014 at 6:08 am | 57 comments | 25755 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Council votes to ban parking RVs, trailers on streetsMountain View city officials will begin preparing a citywide ban on large vehicles, in an effort to eventually remove the...
Original post made on Mar. 20, 2019Last comment by neighbor, on Mar 25, 2019 at 9:24 pm | 89 comments | 25559 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Storms bringing rain, flooding, high surf warnings to Bay AreaRain has closed roads and prompted urban flood warnings today, and weather forecasters say it's likely to get worse this...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2012Last comment by Hip Waders, on Dec 24, 2012 at 7:33 am | 2 comments | 25537 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Mountain View announces state of emergency over spread of coronavirusThe city of Mountain View proclaimed a state of emergency Thursday afternoon in response to the new coronavirus, clearing...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2020Last comment by Polomom, on Mar 16, 2020 at 3:45 pm | 8 comments | 25515 Views
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Mountain View council expected to close Castro Street this summer to make room for outdoor diningThe Mountain View City Council on Tuesday is expected to vote to close off several blocks of Castro Street to traffic through...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2020Last comment by Kevin Fogarty, on Jun 24, 2020 at 11:47 am | 20 comments | 25494 Views
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Google buys Sports Page siteGoogle has finished up a sale to buy the site of the Sports Page, the longstanding bar tucked in the middle of North Bayshore's...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2017Last comment by D Man , on Apr 20, 2017 at 3:27 pm | 21 comments | 25483 Views
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Los Altos planning commissioner arrested for Tesla DUIThe chair of the Los Altos Planning Commission, Alexander Samek, was arrested in Palo Alto early Friday morning after police...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2018Last comment by Wirebender, on Dec 2, 2018 at 10:35 pm | 18 comments | 25425 Views
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New COVID-19 testing site opening in Mountain View on MondayA new weekday coronavirus testing site is set to launch Monday at the Shoreline Athletic Fields in Mountain View, providing...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2020Last comment by Marna, on Jun 30, 2020 at 1:47 pm | 17 comments | 25404 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Cavemen never had it so goodMichelle Tam -- a lifelong food lover who has been known to prioritize culinary experiences over viewing world-renowned art...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2013Last comment by Jenna, on Nov 21, 2013 at 6:11 pm | 4 comments | 25388 Views
AROUND TOWN
Report: Minton's project would decrease trafficDespite downtown neighborhood complaints to the contrary, the 213 apartments proposed to take the place of Minton's Lumber...
Original post made on Jan. 20, 2010Last comment by Political Insider, on Feb 1, 2010 at 8:45 pm | 42 comments | 25359 Views
ELECTIONS
Editorial: Kevin Jensen for SheriffThe next sheriff will face a monumental challenge to improve transparency, accountability and communication after years of...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2022Last comment by SRB, on Oct 27, 2022 at 11:27 am | 2 comments | 25344 Views
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Deal reached to save Milk PailMilk Pail Market owner Steve Rasmussen and developer Merlone Geier announced Tuesday night that they had reached a last-minute...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2014Last comment by no more verbal public input, on Jul 7, 2014 at 11:25 pm | 66 comments | 25336 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New school could close down Stevenson PACTDrawing new lines for school attendance boundaries can be a tricky task that always leaves someone dissatisfied, and that...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2015Last comment by PACT parent, on Jul 1, 2015 at 5:28 am | 179 comments | 25290 Views
MOVIES
Review: 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'It feels a bit uncharitable to chide a blockbuster superhero movie for providing too much. But "The Amazing Spider-Man 2"...
Original post made on May. 2, 2014Last comment by Robart, on May 2, 2014 at 11:57 am | 2 comments | 25231 Views
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Guns, jewelry stolen in burglaryTwo handguns, cash and some jewelry were reported stolen from a home on the 100 block of Beatrice Street, police said. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 20, 2013Last comment by resident, on Nov 22, 2013 at 10:59 am | 14 comments | 25214 Views
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