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LASD to lay off 60 staffersThe Los Altos School District plans to send out 60 pink slips this March in an effort to reduce expenses as it faces nearly...
Original post made on Feb. 21, 2009Last comment by Frank, on Mar 12, 2009 at 8:08 am | 2 comments | 4415 Views
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Rail-stop idea before council next weekResidents may have their last big chance to weigh in on a high speed rail stop for Mountain View next Tuesday, as the issue...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2009Last comment by Andrew, on Mar 11, 2009 at 11:45 am | 28 comments | 6206 Views
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Soccer coach appears in court todayPedro Carbajal, the Mountain View soccer coach and community leader arrested on molestation charges, will be transported...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2009Last comment by Voice Reader, on Mar 11, 2009 at 12:32 am | 20 comments | 5665 Views
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Mayor Abe-Koga named 'woman of the year'Mayor Margaret Abe-Koga was paid a surprise visit last week by state Assembly member Paul Fong, who honored her as "woman...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2009Last comment by Eric, on Mar 10, 2009 at 6:28 pm | 2 comments | 3942 Views
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Soccer coach's bail set at $2 millionA Palo Alto judge set bail at $2 million for Pedro Carbajal, the Mountain View community leader and soccer coach who was...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2009Last comment by Recommendation, on Mar 10, 2009 at 4:07 pm | 7 comments | 5467 Views
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Council members point to $37M in reservesAfter a presentation from the city manager last month about the seriousness of the city's budget problems, some council members...
Original post made on Mar. 6, 2009Last comment by An involved non resident of Mountain View, on Mar 10, 2009 at 12:22 pm | 20 comments | 6063 Views
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Tomorrow's events (March 10)Nature walk: Daylight Savings celebration at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoreline_Park,_Mountain_View Shoreline] Shoreline...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2009Last comment by Ricia, on Mar 9, 2009 at 4:49 pm | 1 comment | 5338 Views
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The scariest house in AmericaThe award-winning "DC Cemetery" on Bush Street that draws big crowds every year isn't just a seasonal hobby for its creators...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2009Last comment by cole, on Mar 8, 2009 at 2:42 pm | 1 comment | 4016 Views
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Commission shelves fee for single-use bagsBefore county residents are asked to spend a quarter for every paper or plastic shopping bag, the Santa Clara County Recycling...
Original post made on Mar. 2, 2009Last comment by USA, on Mar 4, 2009 at 5:32 pm | 3 comments | 5916 Views
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'Skimming' scam at ATMs hits local residentNick Elvitsky was shocked when $500 was deducted from his account on Jan. 26: "I did not take that money out. I have been...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2009Last comment by Mike, on Mar 4, 2009 at 1:12 pm | 11 comments | 7255 Views
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Council balks at looking into HSR stop downtownHopes for a downtown high speed rail stop may have come and gone in a flash Tuesday after City Council members deadlocked...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2009Last comment by James Hoosac, on Mar 3, 2009 at 4:19 pm | 23 comments | 6120 Views
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Solar car wows local techiesGoogle employees are fairly technology-minded, but even they were amazed by the strange car that appeared at the company's...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2009Last comment by Don Frances, on Mar 3, 2009 at 12:04 pm | 8 comments | 6603 Views
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Petitioners oppose hospital purchaseBy buying the Community Hospital of Los Gatos, El Camino Hospital will put a strain on services and finances at its Mountain...
Original post made on Mar. 2, 2009Last comment by Confused, on Mar 2, 2009 at 8:34 pm | 1 comment | 5940 Views
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Worker Center's zoning approvedDespite protest from neighbors, the Day Worker Center of Mountain View was given a special permit to operate out of its new...
Original post made on Mar. 2, 2009Last comment by USA, on Mar 2, 2009 at 9:16 am | 2 comments | 5026 Views
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M-A on eBay: Online Auction for Menlo-Atherton is a true “Fun-Raiser”Menlo-Atherton’s Foundation for the Future is holding its second “M-A on eBay” auction March 22-29th. Up for bid are...
Original post made by Kelly Todd on Feb. 27, 2009There are no comments yet. 4081 Views
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Four in custody on hate crime chargesMountain View police say four people are in custody for hate-fueled attacks after they made racially charged comments and...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2009Last comment by Nick, on Feb 26, 2009 at 2:36 pm | 20 comments | 5466 Views
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San Antonio Center owners propose redevelopmentThe City Council approved a gatekeeper request Tuesday which could lead to a massive revamp of San Antonio shopping center,...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2009Last comment by Oscar, on Feb 26, 2009 at 10:52 am | 17 comments | 6854 Views
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Palo Alto approves its side of Mayfield projectA developer's proposal to bring 45 homes to the former Mayfield Mall site in south Palo Alto met rave reviews and swift approval...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2009Last comment by smart grower, on Feb 23, 2009 at 5:18 pm | 3 comments | 5376 Views
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Hate Crime in Downtown Mountain ViewFour Arrested in Connection with Hate Crime On February 21, 2009, at approximately 1:25AM, a hate crime occurred in the...
Original post made by Alicia Crank on Feb. 23, 2009There are no comments yet. 4576 Views
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Robbery victim pulled over for talking while drivingA local man making a call after being mugged got the help he was looking for -- after being pulled over for talking on his...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2009Last comment by MJ, on Feb 20, 2009 at 3:33 pm | 3 comments | 5006 Views
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