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OTHER ISSUES
Senior stretches income to support her sonIt is a notion hard-wired into us, that the American Dream is accessible to any and all willing to reach for it; that earnest...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2010Last comment by Reader, on Jun 26, 2010 at 12:25 pm | 1 comment | 3448 Views
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Bigger class sizes, no teacher raises at MV WhismanLast week, Mountain View elementary and middle school officials approved next year's budget, which aims to make do with dwindling...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2010Last comment by Tea Partyer, on Jun 26, 2010 at 7:38 am | 8 comments | 3898 Views
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Support surges for Cuesta flood basinIn a surprise turnaround, Cuesta Park Annex supporters endorsed a plan Tuesday night that they had previously strongly opposed:...
Original post made on Mar. 2, 2008Last comment by Sallie Forth, on Jun 26, 2010 at 12:28 am | 4 comments | 7200 Views
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Council balances city budget with cuts and feesThe City Council approved a balanced $87 million general fund budget Tuesday with a few last minute tweaks. Read the full...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2010Last comment by jim, on Jun 25, 2010 at 8:08 pm | 3 comments | 3851 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Barbershop Boys make time for harmony and homeworkWith the help of a local barbershop quartet, a group of junior high schoolers have formed The Barbershop Boys. Read the...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2010Last comment by Crittenden mom, on Jun 25, 2010 at 3:52 pm | 5 comments | 5683 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Council struggles with its position on high-speed railCouncil members were clearly concerned about the message they are sending as they discussed making official comments to the...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2010Last comment by Big Al, on Jun 25, 2010 at 1:18 pm | 2 comments | 3503 Views
MOVIES
Review: 'Knight and Day'Tom Cruise returns to form in this entertaining action-comedy from director James Mangold ("3:10 to Yuma"). Cruise and co-star...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2010Last comment by Margaret, on Jun 25, 2010 at 1:07 pm | 1 comment | 7540 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Eshoo 'disturbed' by plan to demolish Hangar One's cork roomIn a terse letter to U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo says she is "disturbed" by news reports about...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2010Last comment by USA, on Jun 24, 2010 at 11:19 pm | 5 comments | 7471 Views
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Council balances city budget with cuts and feesThe City Council approved a balanced $87 million general fund budget Tuesday with a few last minute tweaks. Read the full...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2010Last comment by Concerned Citizen, on Jun 24, 2010 at 10:56 pm | 1 comment | 3423 Views
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Why a Power Outage on a slighly breezy Summer day?Who maintains the trees by the old farm? They are overgrown and cause these random power outages. PGE says they won't restore...
Original post made by Waverly Dark on Jun. 24, 2010There are no comments yet. 3169 Views
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High schools cut programs and faculty support<B>Exit exam courses eliminated, cuts to sports and superintendent's budget Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/story.php?story_id=6135...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2010Last comment by Jack, on Jun 24, 2010 at 8:06 pm | 2 comments | 1572 Views
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Rep. Eshoo honored by public television stationThe Cat in the Hat was on hand Monday, when Congresswoman Anna Eshoo was honored for her support of public television at...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2010Last comment by George, on Jun 23, 2010 at 4:00 pm | 3 comments | 3869 Views
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Missing Mountain View couple found aliveA Mountain View couple reported missing Monday after failing to return from a camping trip in Los Padres National Forest...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2010Last comment by John the Man, on Jun 23, 2010 at 2:11 pm | 5 comments | 4235 Views
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Mountain View pair missing in Los Padres forestA search is underway today for a Mountain View couple who failed to return Sunday from a two-night camping and hiking trip...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2010Last comment by tommygee, on Jun 22, 2010 at 10:35 pm | 4 comments | 4122 Views
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Tough decisions ahead for MV WhismanLocal elementary and middle schools are considering cutting programs and raising class sizes in response to state budget...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2010Last comment by Been There, on Jun 22, 2010 at 1:57 pm | 47 comments | 11712 Views
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Owner's empty lot could be new home for the Bakotich houseThe city's second oldest home may have a savior in Ellyn Berner, who was thinking about selling her vacant lot on Pettis...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2010Last comment by JP, on Jun 21, 2010 at 3:34 pm | 2 comments | 3054 Views
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Owner's empty lot could be new home for the Bakotich houseThe city's second oldest home may have a savior in Ellyn Berner, who was thinking about selling her vacant lot on Pettis...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2010Last comment by Huh?, on Jun 21, 2010 at 2:19 pm | 2 comments | 2720 Views
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Historic home, all yours -- if you move itTry as they might, a group of seniors who want to build communal housing at 445 Calderon Avenue say it is not economically...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2010Last comment by Susan Burwen, on Jun 20, 2010 at 10:25 am | 8 comments | 5419 Views
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MVTC Social Tennis Play DayOn Sunday morning, June 13, a group of 35 players met at Cuesta Park to participate in a Social Tennis Play Day co sponsored...
Original post made by Debbie on Jun. 18, 2010There are no comments yet. 2832 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district expresses fears of selling CubberleyPalo Alto school board members Wednesday expressed deep-seated fears about selling any portion of the dilapidated Cubberley...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2010Last comment by John the Man, on Jun 18, 2010 at 3:14 pm | 11 comments | 4625 Views
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