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Caltrain deaths prompt push for suicide prevention awareness

In the wake of two Caltrain fatalities within 24 hours this week, public health organizations, school administrators and...

Original post made on May. 8, 2009
Last comment by USA, on May 11, 2009 at 9:13 am | 3 comments | 6027 Views

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MV police officer struck by truck

A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of striking a police officer with his truck while being issued a parking citation...

Original post made on Jun. 12, 2015
Last comment by Never Ending Stream of Egomaniacs, on Jun 12, 2015 at 10:43 am | 1 comment | 6027 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Probation, community service and a $9,500 fine for Menlo Park parent sentenced in college admissions scam

Peter Jan Sartorio of Menlo Park, the first local parent to be sentenced in the nationwide college admissions scam, received...

Original post made on Oct. 14, 2019
Last comment by Coincidence , on Oct 17, 2019 at 2:50 pm | 10 comments | 6025 Views

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Gay youth gather to protest Prop 8 ruling

Hours after the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, the statewide ban on same-sex marriage, a dozen local gay...

Original post made on May. 27, 2009
Last comment by Don Frances, on Jun 3, 2009 at 9:47 am | 28 comments | 6025 Views

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Gov. Brown signs statewide plastic bag ban

Single-use plastic bags will be banned at many stores in California starting next year after Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill...

Original post made on Sep. 30, 2014
Last comment by Oregonian, on Oct 1, 2014 at 4:30 pm | 16 comments | 6025 Views

ELECTIONS

School board candidates face tough questions from students

Students at Stevenson Elementary are getting an up-close look at school board candidates for the Mountain View Whisman School...

Original post made on Oct. 25, 2014
Last comment by dad of a student in the class, on Oct 25, 2014 at 9:16 pm | 2 comments | 6025 Views

OTHER ISSUES

El Camino Hospital's finances looking healthier

A series of policy changes at El Camino Hospital -- for patient care, staffing and executive salaries and benefits -- are...

Original post made on Dec. 16, 2010
Last comment by LAF, on Feb 7, 2011 at 4:52 pm | 7 comments | 6024 Views

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NASA, Google hatch deal

A 42-acre Google campus is now set for Moffett Field thanks to a 40 year lease agreement the Internet giant signed with NASA...

Original post made on Jun. 7, 2008
Last comment by Jodi Porter, on Jun 10, 2008 at 4:18 pm | 3 comments | 6024 Views

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New Traffic Light Configuration at Castro & Central Expressway

The traffic lights at Castro & Central Expressway have changed. There is no longer a flashing red light at the tracks. It's...

Original post made by Curious Observer on Feb. 26, 2014
There are no comments yet. 6024 Views

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Sobrato couple donates $5M to El Camino Hospital

In one of the largest single philanthropic contributions in the hospital's history, El Camino Hospital announced last Wednesday...

Original post made on Feb. 7, 2019
Last comment by Robyn, on Feb 8, 2019 at 10:17 am | 4 comments | 6024 Views

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Mountain View is drafting a new plan for parks and open space, seeking community input on future vision

Mountain View is looking to expand its park system with an ambitious plan that will bring more parks, trails and open spaces...

Original post made on Sep. 26, 2023
Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Sep 26, 2023 at 2:27 pm | 1 comment | 6024 Views

OTHER ISSUES

Sexual assault in Whisman Park

Local law enforcement officials are asking for the community's help in tracking down two men accused of sexually assaulting...

Original post made on Oct. 17, 2011
Last comment by Steve, on Oct 28, 2011 at 9:57 pm | 15 comments | 6023 Views

OTHER ISSUES

State reps to host seminar to keep seniors from being scammed

Scams against seniors are so prevalent that State Sen. Jerry Hill and Assemblyman Rich Gordon are hosting a free Senior Scam...

Original post made on Sep. 26, 2013
Last comment by vkmo, on Sep 28, 2013 at 10:05 am | 4 comments | 6023 Views

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High school district kicks off new year with new leaders and lots of construction

The Mountain View-Los Altos High School District kicked off the first week of school Monday by greeting its biggest freshman...

Original post made on Aug. 21, 2019
Last comment by LongResident, on Aug 23, 2019 at 11:13 pm | 4 comments | 6023 Views

AROUND TOWN

Barking Dog Ordinance

Has this city ordinance regarding barking dogs actually help anyone stop a barking dog problem in their neighborhood? 5.59b Unlawful...

Original post made by SleeplessinMV on Aug. 29, 2008
There are no comments yet. 6021 Views

OTHER ISSUES

Sladky house fire started by cigarette

The fire which caused an estimated $150,000 in damage Wednesday to a home on Sladky Avenue was started by a cigarette in...

Original post made on Aug. 10, 2008
Last comment by shakira, on Dec 24, 2010 at 4:10 pm | 3 comments | 6020 Views

OTHER ISSUES

Conviction reinstated in 1976 murder case

The California Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated the first-degree murder conviction of a Sunnyvale man in the strangling...

Original post made on Apr. 14, 2009
Last comment by whiskey, on Apr 14, 2009 at 2:16 pm | 1 comment | 6020 Views

AROUND TOWN

Foothill College cuts radio, work programs

Foothill College will discontinue several programs this fall quarter due to $2.3 million in budget cuts that took effect...

Original post made on Jul. 1, 2012
Last comment by Nick V, on Jul 12, 2012 at 5:31 pm | 15 comments | 6020 Views

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Man takes guilty plea after attacking transient in downtown Mountain View

A 46-year-old man pleaded no contest to assault and theft charges after he attacked a man in downtown Mountain View in February,...

Original post made on May. 14, 2021
Last comment by , on May 14, 2021 at 4:26 pm | 1 comment | 6019 Views

SCHOOLS & KIDS

Mountain View robotics heads to nationals

The Mountain View High School robotics team is heading to a national tournament in Atlanta after winning the Silicon Valley...

Original post made on Mar. 16, 2009
Last comment by Sheri Morrison, on Mar 16, 2009 at 7:54 pm | 3 comments | 6017 Views
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