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City's fees for affordable housing to be highest in regionCity Council members decided Tuesday night to charge a higher fees on office development than any other city in the region,...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2014Last comment by I'm not an Economist, on Dec 13, 2014 at 7:32 pm | 4 comments | 6138 Views
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Free shuttle to connect tech companies and downtownStarting Jan. 12, new shuttles with green and blue logos will become a common sight during commute hours in Mountain View,...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2014Last comment by Maher, on Dec 12, 2014 at 2:56 pm | 11 comments | 15639 Views
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Fighting dog stabbed to death by neighborAnimal Control officers are investigating whether a Mountain View resident was justified in stabbing a neighbor's Labrador...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2013Last comment by heewhaw, on Dec 12, 2014 at 1:13 pm | 39 comments | 24211 Views
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Heavy storm causes flooding in Mountain ViewHeavy rain and wind beat down on the Bay Area Thursday, causing areas of flooding all over Mountain View and some power outages. Read...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2014Last comment by Anonymous, on Dec 12, 2014 at 11:41 am | 5 comments | 14851 Views
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Students to rally over police killingsStudent activists from Mountain View and Los Altos plan to hold a peaceful rally at Eagle Park on Wednesday in solidarity...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2014Last comment by Soggy Bottom Ben, on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:04 am | 18 comments | 6148 Views
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Overturned car in Middlefield Road accidentMountain View police and fire came to the aid of an injured motorist, after a two-car crash ended with one of the vehicles...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2014Last comment by Dancing on the ceiling, on Dec 12, 2014 at 6:51 am | 5 comments | 6949 Views
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Help your street avoid flooding during big storms!!!Localized flooding can be a problem with big storms. one of the ways we can help ourselves and our immediate neighbors is...
Original post made by Works well on Dec. 10, 2014Last comment by Looking out the window, on Dec 11, 2014 at 11:53 am | 1 comment | 2046 Views
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Residents urged to prepare for stormBay Area residents should prepare themselves for heavy rain and strong winds when a storm expected to be the largest of the...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2014Last comment by Susan, on Dec 11, 2014 at 9:52 am | 6 comments | 8522 Views
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Snow comes to Mountain ViewSanta came to town Monday night, as Mountain View held its annual holiday celebration with snow, carols and the ceremonial...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2014Last comment by Jimmy, on Dec 11, 2014 at 6:45 am | 6 comments | 6275 Views
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Walking away from your sick-bedBeing stuck in a hospital bed can wreak havoc on the body, weakening and atrophying muscles, and causing long-lasting problems....
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2014Last comment by anon, on Dec 10, 2014 at 4:41 pm | 1 comment | 10255 Views
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Jail sentence for teen instigator of out-of-control house partyThe Mountain View teen convicted of breaking into a house and kicking off 10 days of drug and alcohol-fueled parties leading...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2014Last comment by Dread Pirate Roberts, on Dec 9, 2014 at 12:32 pm | 18 comments | 15949 Views
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An American dream deferredWhat's spurring the surge of Central American immigrants to come to the United States? In a special report from Guatemala,...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2014Last comment by , on Dec 8, 2014 at 11:28 am | 1 comment | 8430 Views
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Holiday Fund: Day workers give thanks to volunteersPaul Ramirez, who found hope and help at the Day Worker Center, plans to show his appreciation to the volunteers who helped...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2014Last comment by Susan, on Dec 8, 2014 at 9:49 am | 1 comment | 6019 Views
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Symphony director found guilty of tax fraudA Superior Court judge found the former executive director of the Peninsula Symphony Association guilty of tax fraud this...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2014Last comment by Stop the Trolls, on Dec 5, 2014 at 2:46 pm | 3 comments | 5967 Views
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Animal shelters drop adoption fees for holidaysHumane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) and five additional Bay Area animal shelters will take part in the annual Home for the...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2014Last comment by @Charlene, on Dec 4, 2014 at 9:27 pm | 4 comments | 7031 Views
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Crime briefs: purse-snatching and home burglaryA man attempted to flee police after allegedly stealing a purse, and a home was burglarized over Thanksgiving. Read the...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2014Last comment by , on Dec 4, 2014 at 8:53 pm | 1 comment | 5754 Views
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City asks: Should developers fund more affordable housing?City officials want to know if residents think developers of offices and housing should pay more for the development of affordable...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2014Last comment by confused, on Dec 3, 2014 at 6:13 pm | 31 comments | 9258 Views
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Developer makes another deal to save the Milk Pail marketA new deal has been signed to save the city's popular Milk Pail Market, but it only goes into effect if the City Council...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2014Last comment by Stop The trolls, on Dec 3, 2014 at 6:19 am | 11 comments | 3131 Views
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16-year-old charged with felony arson in house party fireA 16-year-old Mountain View teen is being charged as an adult with felony arson in connection with the fire that destroyed...
Original post made on May. 5, 2014Last comment by sc, on Dec 2, 2014 at 2:46 pm | 9 comments | 9297 Views
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Holiday cheer: Concerts and gatherings to make spirits brightAs temperatures drop, the days grow shorter and the nights longer, it's harder to rely on sunshine for warmth and light....
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2014Last comment by Andrea Gemmet, on Dec 2, 2014 at 10:26 am | 4 comments | 6181 Views
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