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Mountain View police: four DUI arrests, three injuries in one weekFour people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence last week, three of whom were involved in collisions...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2019Last comment by MV resident, on Jul 10, 2019 at 3:16 pm | 4 comments | 5044 Views
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El Camino Hospital beats expectations with $142M profitEl Camino Hospital had another banner year, with recent budget reports showing it will end the fiscal year with at least...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2019Last comment by watchful Eye, on Jul 10, 2019 at 3:09 pm | 5 comments | 7227 Views
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Judge finds witness tampering in ADA lawsuitTwo defendants have been caught tampering with a witness in a lawsuit against a San Jose law firm that has sued thousands...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2019Last comment by Tommy Tangier, on Jul 9, 2019 at 9:50 am | 8 comments | 9901 Views
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Dense housing kicks off transformation of East WhismanTwo developers are seeking to build some of Mountain View's densest housing projects to date, kicking off plans to dramatically...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2019Last comment by LongResident, on Jul 8, 2019 at 10:13 am | 7 comments | 4931 Views
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What would it take to offer overnight parking to homeless students at Foothill College? $830K and political willFoothill College President Thuy Nguyen says questions remain about the financial and operational challenges created by Assembly...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2019Last comment by Proud Taxpayer , on Jul 4, 2019 at 10:59 am | 4 comments | 4144 Views
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El Camino Real to get protected bike lanesA long discussed idea to bring protected bike lanes to El Camino Real could finally be coming in the not-too-distant future....
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2019Last comment by Bike Lanes = Less RVs, on Jul 3, 2019 at 9:25 am | 16 comments | 6002 Views
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Google to fund free shuttles through 2024Mountain View's free community shuttle service will be getting an upgrade. In a new deal inked with the city, Google has...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2019Last comment by IVG, on Jul 3, 2019 at 7:49 am | 3 comments | 4953 Views
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MVCC stance on AB516 (no tow law)It would appear Both SF and LA are looking to expand their reach into our city and cities across Caifornia. David Chiu, D-San...
Original post made by tell your leaders "no" on DB516 on Jul. 1, 2019Last comment by THe Business Man, on Jul 1, 2019 at 2:41 pm | 2 comments | 1342 Views
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Foothill College students celebrate JuneteenthMembers of Foothill College's Umoja program celebrated with food, music and dancing to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest African...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2019Last comment by Observer, on Jul 1, 2019 at 7:14 am | 11 comments | 3968 Views
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Crime brief: Mountain View police arrest couple sleeping in stolen SUVPolice arrested two people sleeping in a car after officers discovered the vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle also...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2019Last comment by Homeowner, on Jun 28, 2019 at 8:29 pm | 15 comments | 4988 Views
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Letters to the editor: RV ban, housing editorial, public transitThe June 21 edition of letters to the editor includes letters on the RV ban, public transit, a recent Voice editorial and...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2019Last comment by OK, on Jun 28, 2019 at 12:37 pm | 14 comments | 3706 Views
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Police investigation: Trio of suspects burglarized 11 South Bay vehicles in two monthsThe men arrested on suspicion of breaking into South Bay vehicles allegedly used rental cars and false license plates to...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2019Last comment by Jim Neal, on Jun 27, 2019 at 1:46 pm | 2 comments | 6724 Views
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Mountain View Vehicle Residents throw party for publicThe first “meet thy neighbor” barbecue and picnic hosted by the Mountain View Vehicle Residents drew a sizable turnout...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2019Last comment by Sophie Mutter, on Jun 27, 2019 at 11:52 am | 18 comments | 5448 Views
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Mountain View detectives arrest three men after monthslong auto burglary investigationThree men have been arrested in connection with numerous auto burglaries in Santa Clara County following a monthslong investigation...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2019Last comment by Billy Bob, on Jun 25, 2019 at 1:16 pm | 4 comments | 4713 Views
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Mountain View Vehicle Residents group to hold potluck picnic on SundayTo foster better dialogue on one of the city's most heated issues, local residents are throwing a picnic. Read the full...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2019Last comment by JAT, on Jun 24, 2019 at 10:32 pm | 1 comment | 3579 Views
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County to open new clinic with Planned ParenthoodSanta Clara County will be teaming up with Planned Parenthood on a new clinic opening in Mountain View this year. Read...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2019Last comment by SP Phil, on Jun 24, 2019 at 3:13 pm | 1 comment | 4715 Views
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City's safe parking program struggles to growAs Mountain View prepares new restrictions on people living in vehicles parked on the street, one question keeps coming up:...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2019Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jun 24, 2019 at 10:42 am | 9 comments | 7332 Views
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City hits pause on gatekeeper processOut of fears that city staff are getting burned out from overwork, Mountain View leaders are pulling up the drawbridge on...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2019Last comment by David Speakman, on Jun 21, 2019 at 6:22 pm | 4 comments | 6110 Views
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Google pledges $1 billion for rapid new housing growth in Bay AreaAs the housing crisis reaches new levels of despair, Google is launching a $1 billion campaign to reverse the trend. The...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2019Last comment by The Business Man, on Jun 21, 2019 at 8:03 am | 14 comments | 7408 Views
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County rolls out food truck with free meals for hungry Mountain View kidsMountain View Whisman School District's new food truck is promising to bring meals to thousands of children at risk of going...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2019Last comment by Jim, on Jun 20, 2019 at 7:49 am | 5 comments | 6657 Views
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