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3-alarm fire guts building near Chef Chu'sA three-alarm fire that damaged a commercial building in Los Altos, on the border of Mountain View, early on Christmas morning...
Original post made on Dec. 26, 2023Last comment by BayAreaBill, on Dec 27, 2023 at 10:20 am | 3 comments | 7645 Views
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In another blow to Palo Alto's California Avenue, Country Sun to shut down by end of the yearCountry Sun, a supermarket that focuses on organic food and that for decades has been one of California Avenue's most visible...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2023Last comment by Abe, on Dec 27, 2023 at 12:28 am | 6 comments | 6223 Views
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'Back in business': Country Sun in Palo Alto may remain openCountry Sun, the California Avenue grocery store known for its organic fare and vitamin selection, may not be shutting down...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2023Last comment by Abe, on Dec 27, 2023 at 12:22 am | 1 comment | 3939 Views
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Mountain View Whisman school board votes to approve school fields deal following public rift with cityMountain View Whisman's board voted to approve the city's proposal for a new joint use agreement, putting the ball back in...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2023Last comment by SalsaMusic, on Dec 26, 2023 at 4:21 pm | 6 comments | 6778 Views
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Santa Clara County Superior Court implements 2 new policies on jail bookings, warrantsThe Santa Clara County Superior Court this week said it launched two new policies this year on reducing unnecessary jail...
Original post made on Dec. 26, 2023Last comment by rickflucke, on Dec 26, 2023 at 2:56 pm | 1 comment | 3157 Views
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With funding boost, plans advance for redevelopment of Buena Vista Mobile Home ParkFor the second time in the past decade, the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park is facing the prospect of demolition. This time,...
Original post made on Dec. 25, 2023Last comment by ivg, on Dec 25, 2023 at 6:41 pm | 1 comment | 3551 Views
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Ride the rails with BayLUG's 2023 holiday Lego showThe historic trains and forests of Roaring Camp provided the inspiration for the theme of BayLUG's holiday show this year....
Original post made on Dec. 23, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Dec 23, 2023 at 6:00 pm | 1 comment | 4172 Views
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Palo Alto restaurants blast plan to remove downtown parklets on University AvenueAs Palo Alto prepares to redesign University Avenue, downtown restaurants are rallying to protect a treasured asset that...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2023Last comment by A Talking Cat, on Dec 19, 2023 at 2:57 pm | 1 comment | 4306 Views
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Mountain View mailboxes compromised by armed robberies, putting mail carriers at riskMountain View mail carriers are facing more than just the usual perils of bad weather, heavy loads and aggressive dogs. They...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2023Last comment by Dan Waylonis, on Dec 15, 2023 at 4:33 pm | 2 comments | 6739 Views
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Mountain View council weighs creating a downtown preservation districtThe Mountain View City Council is taking steps to update its Historic Preservation Ordinance and potentially create a downtown...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Dec 14, 2023 at 6:27 pm | 3 comments | 4899 Views
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California budget rollercoaster: Analyst predicts $68 billion deficitWith tax revenues in a free fall comparable to the Great Recession and the dot-com bust, California faces a projected $68...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2023Last comment by LongResident, on Dec 14, 2023 at 3:30 pm | 4 comments | 4475 Views
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City Council looks to revitalize the “other half” of downtown Mountain View, with plans to rezone Moffett BoulevardMoffett Boulevard has long been a neglected afterthought to downtown Mountain View. But a recent plan to overhaul the drive-through...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Dec 14, 2023 at 10:51 am | 10 comments | 9135 Views
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Mountain View makes strides to get more affordable housing built, but demand still outpaces supplyMountain View has ramped up affordable housing production in recent years. Looking to build on that success, city officials...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2023Last comment by Seth Neumann, on Dec 13, 2023 at 9:57 pm | 2 comments | 5284 Views
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City Council approves more expensive $200M design for Mountain View's new public safety buildingMountain View is pushing forward with plans to build a new public safety building that aims to serve the community for the...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2023Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Dec 9, 2023 at 9:18 am | 3 comments | 5331 Views
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Guest Opinion: Shoreline's tax district will meet Mountain View's evolving needs for generations to comeThis week, Mountain View Mayor Alison Hicks describes the transformative power of the Shoreline Regional Park District, and...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2023Last comment by SRB, on Dec 6, 2023 at 9:37 pm | 5 comments | 5424 Views
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Police nab road rage driver in Mountain View following reports of hit-and-run, ramming a vehicleAfter a string of road-rage incidents, a 34-year-old man was arrested Monday evening on suspicion of assault with a deadly...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2023Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Dec 6, 2023 at 9:23 pm | 1 comment | 4748 Views
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Palo Alto eager to expand 'safe parking' programs for vehicle dwellersCalling it a small but crucial tool for addressing homelessness, Palo Alto agreed on Monday to expand and make permanent...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2023Last comment by Rouel - Urban Living, on Dec 6, 2023 at 5:01 pm | 2 comments | 3326 Views
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Mountain View makes plans for robots to return to city sidewalks, potentially bigger and faster than beforeThe bots are coming back to town, for the third time, in an updated pilot program that once again would allow automated delivery...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2023Last comment by DonKeedick, on Dec 6, 2023 at 6:18 am | 7 comments | 8188 Views
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Community tree lighting brings holiday spirit to downtown Mountain ViewThe holiday season was in full swing in downtown Mountain View on Monday, Dec. 4, as hundreds packed into the Civic Center...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2023Last comment by Michelle, on Dec 5, 2023 at 4:37 pm | 1 comment | 4250 Views
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Mountain View takes steps to eliminate fatal traffic collisions by 2030Mountain View is taking steps to make its Vision Zero policy a reality, picking a consultant to help strategize ways to eliminate...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2023Last comment by JD, on Dec 4, 2023 at 3:42 pm | 5 comments | 4490 Views
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