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California boards want to keep pandemic rules for public meetings. Critics call it bad for democracyFor a July meeting, the Little Hoover Commission -- an independent state oversight agency -- posted notice that the public...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 28, 2023 at 10:24 am | 1 comment | 3031 Views
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Mixed-use housing development proposed to replace prominent Chase Bank site in Mountain ViewA key gateway to downtown Mountain View is poised to undergo major changes, with a proposal to redevelop the Chase Bank at...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 24, 2023 at 3:58 pm | 13 comments | 10924 Views
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Man fatally shot in Mountain View, suspect arrested on suspicion of murderEmergency dispatchers received calls just after 9 a.m. reporting gunshots heard on the 2000 block of Reinert Road. When police...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2023Last comment by Steve, on Aug 21, 2023 at 9:23 am | 2 comments | 11212 Views
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Environmental Planning Commission recommends prohibiting firearm and ammunition sales in homesMountain View's Environmental Planning Commission voted 6-1 on Wednesday to recommend an ordinance that adds firearms and...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2023Last comment by ivg, on Aug 18, 2023 at 12:43 pm | 5 comments | 3857 Views
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California Fire Foundation issues call for funds for Maui fire victimsThe California Fire Foundation announced Sunday, Aug. 13, that it set up a disaster relief fund to support the people and...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2023Last comment by AlV, on Aug 14, 2023 at 10:03 pm | 1 comment | 2234 Views
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Professor Truffles the pig seeking a 'forever' homeIf there's room in your heart and room in your yard, Professor Truffles might be the perfect pet. The 9-year-old male pot-bellied...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2023Last comment by KJLN, on Aug 12, 2023 at 4:32 pm | 1 comment | 2591 Views
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Lawmakers express 'strong' concern over proposed toll hikes on Bay Area bridgesAt least seven California representatives have expressed "strong" concern over proposed state legislation that would raise...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2023Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Aug 12, 2023 at 3:50 pm | 5 comments | 3449 Views
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Santa Clara County leaders get pay raises amid budget cutsAlthough Santa Clara County made cuts to close a budget deficit, it didn't prevent two top administrators from receiving...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2023Last comment by MR, on Aug 9, 2023 at 11:39 pm | 1 comment | 3199 Views
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Ticks are on the rise in the Bay Area after an unusually moist winterTicks are always something to watch out for in the Bay Area, but this year warrants some extra vigilance. Recent sweeps in...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2023Last comment by Vladimir G. Ivanovic, on Aug 9, 2023 at 2:25 pm | 2 comments | 4205 Views
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Are major changes coming to your electric bill? 5 things you should knowCalifornia's three largest electric utilities, including PG&E, have proposed a plan to charge customers not just for how...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2023Last comment by Sheryl , on Jul 30, 2023 at 7:16 pm | 8 comments | 19105 Views
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Traffic signals outage at El Camino Real, Highway 237 intersection causes rush-hour traffic jam in Mountain ViewThe traffic signals went out at the intersection of El Camino Real, Grant Road and State Highway 237 on Tuesday afternoon,...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2023Last comment by John P, on Jul 19, 2023 at 8:38 am | 1 comment | 4589 Views
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Louis Vuitton security guard foils would-be thieves at Stanford Shopping CenterAn attempted theft of a Louis Vuitton store at the Stanford Shopping Center by a mob of would-be robbers was stopped by an...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by Eric C, on Jul 17, 2023 at 4:05 pm | 2 comments | 7832 Views
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Guest opinion: Extend the state law that streamlines new homesCalifornia has a housing shortage. Part of the problem is tortuous local processes for approving construction of new homes,...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2023Last comment by Clarence Rown, on Jul 13, 2023 at 11:18 pm | 24 comments | 3336 Views
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Fighting backAfter being sued for violations of the Americans with Disabilities violations by a well-known serial plaintiff, local businesses...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2023Last comment by Mark, on Jul 12, 2023 at 10:32 am | 1 comment | 2446 Views
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Layoffs leave H-1B visa holders in limbo – and unsure whether to keep or sell their homesSilicon Valley's tech layoffs have left H-1B visa holders unsure whether to sell their homes as time runs out to find employment...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Jul 10, 2023 at 1:14 pm | 3 comments | 17150 Views
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Local, national reaction to Supreme Court decision on LGBTQ discriminationThe U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Friday that sided with a web designer in Colorado's right to discriminate against same-sex...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2023Last comment by Cody Jackson, on Jul 6, 2023 at 7:38 am | 2 comments | 2589 Views
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El Camino Health, nurses union reach agreement with 'historic' pay raisesEl Camino Health and the hospital’s nurses union have inked a new contract with historically high pay raises for nurses...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2023Last comment by Getfacts, on Jun 27, 2023 at 2:15 pm | 1 comment | 3593 Views
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Mountain View City Council unanimously approves Google's massive North Bayshore project, the biggest ever for the cityThe Mountain View City Council unanimously approved 7,000 new homes, 3 million square feet of office space and more than...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2023Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Jun 21, 2023 at 12:08 pm | 14 comments | 8132 Views
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CHAC, Mountain View's mental health nonprofit, puts clinic services on hiatus as it deals with budget deficitMountain View-based mental health services nonprofit CHAC announced that its clinic services will be going on hiatus beginning...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jun 16, 2023 at 4:43 pm | 2 comments | 6001 Views
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California's budget whiplash: From a record-setting surplus to a massive shortfall in one yearAfter last year's excitement over how to spend a record $97.5 billion budget surplus, the state is now grappling with a $31.5...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2023Last comment by Clarence Rown, on Jun 13, 2023 at 4:17 pm | 2 comments | 1866 Views
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