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OTHER ISSUES
El Camino's plans for old hospital on holdEl Camino Hospital's plan to for its old main hospital building have been set back by at least one year by the recession,...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2010Last comment by Grateful Outlier, on Sep 17, 2010 at 6:38 am | 3 comments | 4796 Views
OTHER ISSUES
High speed train station idea loses steamA majority of City Council members oppose having a high-speed rail station in Mountain View, they said in a study session...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2010Last comment by W, on Sep 17, 2010 at 1:21 am | 1 comment | 3825 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Antonio: Council lukewarm on revamped shopping center plansAfter being "underwhelmed" by the plan in May, a majority of the City Council did not entirely reject revised plans to revamp...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2010Last comment by Kristine, on Sep 16, 2010 at 10:49 pm | 18 comments | 6014 Views
OTHER ISSUES
County: 2.1 quake rattles east foothillsThe U.S. Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.1 struck Wednesday evening in Santa...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2010Last comment by Bruce Karney, on Sep 16, 2010 at 10:08 pm | 2 comments | 4089 Views
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Gas Pipeline in Mountain View?Like everyone, I am shocked by the tragedy in San Bruno and wondered if my neighborhood was also at risk. I have been trying...
Original post made by Concerned on Sep. 14, 2010Last comment by Mike Laursen, on Sep 16, 2010 at 10:04 pm | 2 comments | 3293 Views
AROUND TOWN
MV Art & Wine Festival- Fresh PaellaWhat a treat to watch paella cooking on a gas bbq in a huge paella pan. The smell was wonderful! Please come back next year.......
Original post made by Debbie on Sep. 16, 2010There are no comments yet. 3389 Views
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A fine time at Art & WineThere was no shortage of patrons at this weekend's Mountain View Art & Wine festival on Castro Street. Voice photographer...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2010Last comment by CaringSoul, on Sep 16, 2010 at 5:23 pm | 1 comment | 3891 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
When 'Donors Choose,' students winWhen it comes to getting kids interested in school, nothing beats things that flash. At least that's what Elizabeth Gomez...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2010Last comment by parent, on Sep 16, 2010 at 3:51 pm | 4 comments | 5703 Views
OTHER ISSUES
The good news bearsA few weeks ago, happenstance led a pair of neighbors in Los Altos to discover the shared origins of two household knickknacks...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2010Last comment by Echo, on Sep 16, 2010 at 9:13 am | 1 comment | 5656 Views
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MV Farmers Market No. 1 in Bay AreaThe Mountain View Farmers Market is more than just popular -- it's won first place among Bay Area markets. Read the full...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2010Last comment by Shopper, on Sep 16, 2010 at 8:17 am | 3 comments | 4835 Views
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Why the trains are whistling at 1:45am?Anyone else hear the trains? The whistles are going on and on. I think it's freight trains that run at this hour. I woke...
Original post made by Awakened on Sep. 16, 2010Last comment by , on Sep 16, 2010 at 1:49 am | 1 comment | 3305 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Is there room for high-speed station?If Mayor Ronit Bryant is correct, adding a high-speed rail terminal to the transit center could lead to a substantial makeover...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2010Last comment by Lew, on Sep 15, 2010 at 6:53 pm | 3 comments | 3997 Views
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It's time to question the high salaries of Mountain View City Manager and Police Chief.It's time to question the high salaries of Mountain View City Manager, Police Chief, and Firefighters that are higher than...
Original post made by Tea Partyer on Sep. 15, 2010There are no comments yet. 3258 Views
RESTAURANTS
Linda's Parisian Burger is BackHeads up to long-time MVers who remember and new-time MVers who may have only heard or read about them - one of our city's...
Original post made by Nick on Jan. 12, 2009Last comment by James, on Sep 15, 2010 at 1:02 pm | 4 comments | 14471 Views
ELECTIONS
Patients plead to keep pot club openThe City Council came face to face with a half dozen medical marijuana users Tuesday who pleaded with the council to not...
Original post made on May. 12, 2010Last comment by "Just Think About It", on Sep 14, 2010 at 8:57 pm | 10 comments | 6921 Views
ELECTIONS
Pear parcel blocks path plansAfter seeing some drawings of a parkway running through his family's property, former Council member Matt Pear spoke up to...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2010Last comment by "Just Think About It", on Sep 14, 2010 at 8:29 pm | 2 comments | 6708 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Arnold wants the world to come to Moffett FieldGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has been touring Shanghai since last week in an effort to increase collaboration among Chinese...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2010Last comment by tommygee, on Sep 14, 2010 at 5:27 pm | 4 comments | 4679 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Senators urge inspection of California pipelinesCalifornia's senators urged a federal agency Monday to immediately order inspections of interstate natural gas pipelines...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2010Last comment by vfree, on Sep 14, 2010 at 3:21 pm | 1 comment | 4075 Views
AROUND TOWN
Never forgetMembers of the United States military, local police and fire officials, and civic dignitaries memorialize those who died...
Original post made on Sep. 13, 2010Last comment by Mike Zelinski, on Sep 14, 2010 at 12:29 pm | 5 comments | 4042 Views
SPORTS
Babe Ruth Strikes Out?Teenagers may have to find another place to play "Babe Ruth" baseball if the wishes of a concerned group of Mtn. View residents...
Original post made by Tom Lustig on Sep. 13, 2010There are no comments yet. 5554 Views
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