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County implements drive-throughs for votersSanta Clara County voters who have yet to turn in their absentee ballots may do so without stepping out of their cars, thanks...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2012Last comment by Litsa, on Jun 6, 2012 at 3:50 pm | 3 comments | 6456 Views
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Hill, Lieber poised for November showdownJerry Hill and Sally Lieber cruised to victory at Tuesday's primary election and will now square off in November for a chance...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2012Last comment by Don Wikey, on Jun 6, 2012 at 10:00 am | 1 comment | 5558 Views
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Three elected officials vie for 5th District supervisor seatCalifornia State Sen. Joe Simitian is the 800-pound gorilla in this November's three-way race to represent northern Santa...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2012Last comment by Neighbor Next Door, on Jun 3, 2012 at 10:45 pm | 1 comment | 5211 Views
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Editorial: Five in running for two Superior Court seatsAlong with the more publicized races for state legislative offices and county supervisor, voters also will elect two Superior...
Original post made on May. 26, 2012Last comment by S Nelson, on May 26, 2012 at 11:44 am | 1 comment | 16307 Views
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Voters Guide: Three elected officials vie for 5th District supervisor seatCalifornia State Sen. Joe Simitian is the 800-pound gorilla in this November's three-way race to represent northern Santa...
Original post made on May. 25, 2012Last comment by Neighbor Next Door , on May 25, 2012 at 6:26 pm | 1 comment | 6545 Views
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Voters Guide: June's primary is a whole new ballgameWhen voters go to the polls June 5, they'll be voting in a primary election unlike any in recent history. ==B Related stories:== •...
Original post made on May. 25, 2012Last comment by Neighbor Next Door, on May 25, 2012 at 12:42 am | 1 comment | 5483 Views
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VIDEO: Voices Around Town | Plastic Bag BanWould you support a plastic bag ban in Mountain View or your city? Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/news/show_story.php?id=5514...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2012Last comment by Jim Neal, on May 12, 2012 at 10:59 pm | 6 comments | 6845 Views
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Voices Around TownWhat's your opinion of the proposed Google-Verizon deal? Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/story.php?story_id=6283...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2012There are no comments yet. 4414 Views
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Former councilman Greg Perry a Republican, who knew?All those years he was on the council we were sure he was a Democrat. Now it turns out, looking at www.city-data.com/elec2/10/elec-MOUNTAIN-VIEW-CA-10.html...
Original post made by Jes\' Sayin\' on Mar. 26, 2012There are no comments yet. 3946 Views
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El Camino board explains need for more membersEl Camino Hospital is reaching out to the community in an effort to help people better understand the recent decision to...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2012Last comment by Christopher Parkinson, on Mar 25, 2012 at 1:59 pm | 2 comments | 6780 Views
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Candidates lining up for fall raceA newcomer, two commissioners and two incumbents have said they will run for the City Council when four seats become open...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2012Last comment by Sam Altman, on Mar 24, 2012 at 11:23 am | 7 comments | 7589 Views
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King withdraws from county supervisor raceFormer Saratoga Mayor Kathleen King has withdrawn from the race for Liz Kniss' seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors,...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2012Last comment by Grammar Nazi, on Feb 2, 2012 at 3:11 pm | 1 comment | 6283 Views
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Cupertino Councilman Barry Chang to run for county supervisorBarry Chang, a Cupertino city councilman who has vigorously fought pollution by the Lehigh Southwest Cement Company, is challenging...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2012Last comment by disappointed, on Jan 26, 2012 at 8:09 am | 6 comments | 10050 Views
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Kasperzak, Inks named mayor, vice mayorThe City Council's senior member, Mike Kasperzak, took the center of the council dais Tuesday after his colleagues followed...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2012Last comment by The Him, on Jan 5, 2012 at 3:41 pm | 4 comments | 6336 Views
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No story re: Mayor and Vice Mayor elections online?Last night, City Council voted in a new mayor and vice mayor, yet there is no mention of it on the Voice's webpage. I'm...
Original post made by GSB on Jan. 4, 2012There are no comments yet. 3900 Views
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Opposing Shoreline tax by way of Measure AA Mountain View parent upset with the lack of revenue for schools from the city's Shoreline tax district has written a ballot...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2010Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Dec 15, 2011 at 12:15 pm | 17 comments | 7549 Views
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Plan to pay for high-speed rail draws fresh scrutinyThe California High-Speed Rail Authority's new business plan, which shows the price tag of the controversial project nearly...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2011Last comment by Observer, on Dec 1, 2011 at 12:28 pm | 3 comments | 5022 Views
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Eshoo focuses on woes of poor, middle classWashington's lackluster efforts to represent the interests of America's poor and middle class was the focus of Congresswoman...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2011Last comment by Joel Weddington MD, on Nov 30, 2011 at 1:06 pm | 1 comment | 4854 Views
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Rail advocates, critics to face off in Palo AltoTop officials from the California High-Speed Rail Authority will join some of the rail project's toughest critics in Palo...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2011Last comment by Doit Rite, on Nov 16, 2011 at 9:38 am | 4 comments | 4617 Views
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Simitian's red-light-camera bill vetoedA proposal by Sen. Joe Simitian to set new restrictions on red-light cameras hit the wall Thursday when Gov. Jerry Brown...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2011Last comment by HenryH, on Oct 12, 2011 at 3:34 pm | 6 comments | 5157 Views
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