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Cleanup gear malfunctions at Moffett FieldIn a squabble between Moffett Field's federal agencies, NASA officials are complaining that a U.S. Navy treatment system...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2016Last comment by Water curious, on Dec 5, 2016 at 4:53 pm | 12 comments | 9861 Views
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Voice wins 'General Excellence' at California Journalism AwardsThe Mountain View Voice won the top award for print journalism at this year's California Journalism Awards, held in Sonoma...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2018Last comment by Joseph, on May 1, 2018 at 5:23 pm | 7 comments | 9853 Views
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Council tells developer to scale back San Antonio projectIn a study session Tuesday, City Council members rejected a new redevelopment proposal for San Antonio shopping center, telling...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2012Last comment by Serena, on Oct 15, 2012 at 4:22 pm | 4 comments | 9851 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Joke not funny to council gadflySelf-described gadfly Don Letcher is known for his weekly, sometimes daily, accusations of sundry city misconduct to local...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2011Last comment by eldesthanson, on Jul 13, 2011 at 10:40 am | 27 comments | 9850 Views
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Marching band to earn P.E. creditsMembers of the local high schools' marching bands and color guards will be able to earn physical education credit for participating...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2013Last comment by John, on Jul 18, 2013 at 2:03 pm | 14 comments | 9850 Views
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Walking away from your sick-bedBeing stuck in a hospital bed can wreak havoc on the body, weakening and atrophying muscles, and causing long-lasting problems....
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2014Last comment by anon, on Dec 10, 2014 at 4:41 pm | 1 comment | 9850 Views
MOVIES
Raging Grannies rock Cinequest film festivalThe Raging Grannies hit the silver screen this weekend as Mountain View filmmaker Pam Walton premieres her documentary on...
Original post made on Mar. 6, 2009Last comment by eric, on Mar 8, 2009 at 11:42 pm | 11 comments | 9849 Views
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MVHS teacher sentenced for lewd texts to studentA longtime Mountain View High School teacher was sentenced to three years probation Thursday after he sent inappropriate...
Original post made on May. 4, 2018Last comment by KWhisman, on May 6, 2018 at 9:12 am | 6 comments | 9847 Views
RESTAURANTS
Let them eat cakeOne bite of a kouign-amann from Alexander's Patisserie will dispel any doubts you may have about the quality of a French...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2014Last comment by Max Hauser, on Nov 15, 2014 at 1:35 pm | 3 comments | 9844 Views
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El Camino pulls the plug on dialysisTwo down and one to go. El Camino Hospital recently closed its Oak Pavilion dialysis center and is slated to shut down its...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2014Last comment by YourRealName, on Jul 27, 2014 at 4:04 am | 6 comments | 9840 Views
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Army evicts dozens from ShenandoahThe Army has posted 60-day eviction notices on the doors of 25 to 40 homes at Shenandoah military housing, forcing retired...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2008Last comment by Member, on Oct 5, 2008 at 5:31 pm | 4 comments | 9839 Views
SPORTS
Keep on dancingEver since neon spandex, pump-up music and enthusiasm for aerobic dancing spread across the country in the early 1970s, aerobics...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2012Last comment by erika m, on Jul 18, 2012 at 5:03 pm | 3 comments | 9835 Views
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Local health officials hail new insurance lawLocal health officials said they expect more people will seek help earlier for mental health and substance abuse problems,...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2013Last comment by parent, on Nov 19, 2013 at 11:02 am | 1 comment | 9835 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Google's 'Hiveplex' is the place to beeExcitement was apparent on Sept. 16, as Googlers watched and helped Bill Tomaszewski of the Marin Bee Company harvest honey...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2010Last comment by giveMeABreak, on Sep 25, 2010 at 9:13 pm | 1 comment | 9834 Views
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Latest study says TCE worse than thoughtThe EPA has released a new report concluding that TCE — trichloroethylene, a pollutant found in much of Mountain View's...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2010Last comment by Mary Blakely, on Feb 5, 2010 at 6:49 am | 6 comments | 9831 Views
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MV Whisman board slams Google's proposed school siteMountain View Whisman school board members on Thursday had few positive things to say about Google's plan to place an elementary...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2019Last comment by Is the Board Remotely Qualified?, on Feb 11, 2019 at 5:25 pm | 7 comments | 9828 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Gas lines cut on Second Harvest trucksGas stolen from two Second Harvest Food Bank trucks earlier this week will cost the nonprofit the equivalent of 34,000 meals...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2013Last comment by resident, on Nov 15, 2013 at 8:19 pm | 2 comments | 9827 Views
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Three injured in three-car crash on El CaminoThree people were hospitalized, including one woman with serious injuries, following a three-car collision on on El Camino...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2017Last comment by Observer of patterns, on Aug 31, 2017 at 10:12 am | 21 comments | 9825 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Council backs plans to replace historic restaurants with officesA proposed four-story office project at 938 Villa St. emerged the winner at the Nov. 28 meeting despite treading through...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2017Last comment by Shame, on Dec 12, 2017 at 11:27 am | 74 comments | 9824 Views
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MV council to take new look at dedicated bus lanesIn a decision that could drastically impact commuter traffic, Mountain View city leaders on Tuesday will consider a Santa...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2015Last comment by @AC, on Apr 23, 2015 at 10:30 pm | 88 comments | 9822 Views
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