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In puppy-deaths case, defense seeks diversion program and no jail timeLawyers for the three Pets in Need employees facing trial in the deaths of seven puppies last year will ask a Superior Court...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2022Last comment by bkengland, on Aug 7, 2022 at 11:44 am | 2 comments | 2664 Views
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Taking a closer look at how a history of racism shaped Mountain View's housingIn 1924, “only very desirable people" could purchase homes in Mountain View's Palmita Park, one incident of many discussed...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2022Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Aug 4, 2022 at 8:41 am | 3 comments | 6461 Views
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Caltrain reports fatal incident near Rengstorff Avenue in Mountain ViewA pedestrian was fatally struck by a southbound Caltrain just before 7 a.m. Thursday morning near Rengstorff Avenue in Mountain...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2022Last comment by lan, on Jul 29, 2022 at 8:21 pm | 1 comment | 12711 Views
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City of Mountain View unveils new R3 Zoning Update framework at community meetingMountain View revealed a new framework for the future of the city’s multifamily housing at a July 19 meeting, the first...
Original post made on Jul. 22, 2022Last comment by Another MV Resident, on Jul 28, 2022 at 8:16 am | 2 comments | 5915 Views
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California poised to restrict bee-killing pesticidesCalifornia is acting later than many states in regulating neonicotinoids, but its rules would be among the nation's most...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2022Last comment by , on Jul 27, 2022 at 3:50 pm | 1 comment | 2826 Views
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Monkeypox is spreading in the Bay Area. Stanford wastewater data shows the region's hot spots.Evidence of the monkeypox virus has shown up in Bay Area wastewater since mid-June, indicating the presence of infection,...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2022Last comment by VictorBishop, on Jul 26, 2022 at 6:08 pm | 1 comment | 4650 Views
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Guest opinion: Mountain View program is promoting disaster preparedness and neighborliness in a 21st century wayWhen there are emergencies like power outages, wildfires, earthquakes, floods or global pandemics, we need to rely on each...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2022Last comment by Bruce Karney, on Jul 26, 2022 at 11:42 am | 1 comment | 3979 Views
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'Any amount of growth is still on the table': Mountain View seeks community input on R3 Zoning UpdateFor the past few years, Mountain View City Council and city staff have been looking at ways to revamp the city's R3 zoning...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2022Last comment by ivg, on Jul 21, 2022 at 8:26 am | 5 comments | 4727 Views
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First probable monkeypox case found in Santa Clara CountyA suspected case of monkeypox virus is under investigation in Santa Clara County, the Public Health Department said in a...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2022There are no comments yet. 4907 Views
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Mountain View officer shot, wounded during downtown traffic stopA Mountain View police officer was shot and wounded early Saturday morning during a traffic stop, prompting a manhunt for...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2022Last comment by Ray Morneau, on Jul 20, 2022 at 11:36 am | 6 comments | 24802 Views
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What were we all breathing? Local air quality reached 'hazardous' levels in July 4 fireworks hot spotsBay Area air quality from thousands of fireworks explosions on and around July 4 reached dangerously unhealthful levels in...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jul 16, 2022 at 2:26 pm | 3 comments | 2690 Views
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Rep. Anna Eshoo secures funding for 15 local projects. Here's what's coming to Mountain ViewAffordable housing and pedestrian safety improvements are among the projects in Mountain View that will receive funding from...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2022Last comment by Neighbor, on Jul 14, 2022 at 10:50 pm | 4 comments | 7249 Views
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Oversized vehicles in Mountain View won't be ticketed, towed through end of AugustThe City of Mountain View announced Thursday that it will not ticket or tow oversized vehicles that fail to comply with the...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2022Last comment by Johnny Yuma, on Jul 6, 2022 at 6:26 pm | 16 comments | 4703 Views
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Mariposa Club Apartments accepting waitlist applications for affordable unitsMariposa Club Apartments, an affordable rental housing project located in Mountain View, is currently accepting waiting list...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2022Last comment by scccommenter, on Jul 6, 2022 at 1:55 pm | 4 comments | 4298 Views
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Residents elated over plan for new city park in Old Mountain View neighborhoodOld Mountain View residents will get their neighborhood’s first new park in years, thanks to an agreement between the city...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2022Last comment by People Need Water, on Jul 6, 2022 at 8:27 am | 18 comments | 10139 Views
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Peninsula couple Bruce and Davina Isackson sentenced in college admissions scamA couple who pleaded guilty to charges for securing their daughters' admission to college by paying to cheat on entrance...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2022Last comment by Johnny Yuma, on Jun 29, 2022 at 5:17 pm | 2 comments | 2586 Views
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City of Mountain View unveils Mora ParkOn an extra warm summer day in Mountain View, elected officials, city staff members, and young families gathered to celebrate...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jun 28, 2022 at 4:34 pm | 6 comments | 6946 Views
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Rental Housing Committee passes 2022-23 budget, rental housing feeThe city of Mountain View approved a rental housing fee for the next fiscal year that’s lower than last year’s. But some...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2022Last comment by JAFO, on Jun 27, 2022 at 8:42 am | 7 comments | 3509 Views
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New Mountain View vaccination clinic opens for those 6 months and olderSanta Clara County Public Health Department's newest vaccination site in Mountain View opened June 21. Following the FDA's...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2022Last comment by JAFO, on Jun 25, 2022 at 6:28 pm | 1 comment | 5885 Views
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Santa Clara County ready to give COVID vaccinations to children age 5 and underCOVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 5 years could be available as soon as Tuesday, pending final approval...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2022Last comment by JAFO, on Jun 24, 2022 at 6:51 pm | 4 comments | 3223 Views
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