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OTHER ISSUES
Local mom Kelly Ruiz killed in SoCal crashThe victims of a horrific car crash in Santa Barbara County earlier this month included a young woman from Mountain View,...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2007Last comment by ashley, on Jan 7, 2010 at 4:37 pm | 9 comments | 13309 Views
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MV to test bike share programMountain View could be among three transportation hubs to test out a new bike share program this spring, thanks to a $500,000...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2009Last comment by Joe, on Jan 6, 2010 at 5:32 pm | 30 comments | 9034 Views
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Air district issues 'Spare the Air' alertThe Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a "Spare the Air" alert for Tuesday, marking the fourth of the season...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2010Last comment by localmom, on Jan 5, 2010 at 9:18 pm | 3 comments | 4203 Views
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Gunmen rob Kragen Auto on California StreetPolice say two men brandishing a handgun robbed the Kragen Auto Parts on California Street last Saturday morning, getting...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2010Last comment by Joe, on Jan 5, 2010 at 6:09 pm | 3 comments | 5394 Views
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Ronit Bryant in line to become mayor TuesdayAccording to Mountain View tradition, vice mayor Ronit Bryant is set to become mayor when Margaret Abe-Koga steps down from...
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2009Last comment by Jim, on Jan 5, 2010 at 2:32 pm | 5 comments | 4924 Views
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Arrest made in foundation theft caseThe woman suspected of embezzling $100,000 from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation was arrested Wednesday afternoon,...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2009Last comment by Dadeo, on Jan 5, 2010 at 12:49 pm | 4 comments | 5193 Views
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City Attorney Michael Martello's retirement highlights issues with the pension systemThe recent retirement of the city attorney, Michael Martello, highlights issues with the civil service pension system. According...
Original post made by dfb on Dec. 28, 2009Last comment by Concerned, on Jan 4, 2010 at 8:33 pm | 28 comments | 18185 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Began Ave. homes evacuated for gas leakFifteen homes were evacuated in Mountain View on Friday afternoon after a contractor hit a gas line and caused a leak, according...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2010Last comment by Don Frances, on Jan 4, 2010 at 4:55 pm | 3 comments | 4161 Views
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Keys FoundWe found some keys last week on Orchard Avenue. If they are yours, check with the MV Police Dept - we turned them in there....
Original post made by Finder Not Keeper on Jan. 4, 2010There are no comments yet. 3165 Views
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$100,000 allegedy stolen from local philanthropy foundation; employee firedThe Silicon Valley Community Foundation announced Monday (Dec. 28) it has fired an employee who allegedly stole $100,000...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2009Last comment by king leo, on Jan 3, 2010 at 6:57 pm | 7 comments | 5027 Views
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Mountain View's top 10 stories of 2009Like most California communities, Mountain View felt the pain when the nation's and the state's economies fell apart in...
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2009Last comment by Mom, on Jan 2, 2010 at 8:24 pm | 2 comments | 4896 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
What's the difference between MVHS, LAHS, Gunn, Paly?We have narrowed down our choices of high schools and plan to move to Los Altos or Palo Alto. What are the differences? I...
Original post made by Parent on Dec. 26, 2009Last comment by MVHS Parent, on Jan 2, 2010 at 10:53 am | 4 comments | 6630 Views
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Mountain View's top 10 stories of 2009Like most California communities, Mountain View felt the pain when the nation's and the state's economies fell apart in the...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2009Last comment by Kim Corning, on Dec 30, 2009 at 9:39 pm | 1 comment | 3566 Views
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Arrest warrant issued in foundation theft caseAn arrest warrant was issued Dec. 24 for a former Silicon Valley Community Foundation employee suspected of stealing $100,000...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2009Last comment by Tom Delany, on Dec 30, 2009 at 2:55 pm | 1 comment | 3446 Views
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Martello takes interim gig in Los GatosMountain View city attorney Michael Martello was all set to retire at the end of December, leaving public service behind...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2009Last comment by the299crew, on Dec 30, 2009 at 2:46 pm | 1 comment | 3606 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Holiday Fund helps domestic violence victimsThe holiday season can make a bad situation even worse for a battered woman, say staff members at Support Network, a Sunnyvale...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2009Last comment by Claudia Hevel, on Dec 30, 2009 at 12:28 pm | 1 comment | 5611 Views
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Man killed by train at San Antonio stationA pedestrian was struck and killed by a Caltrain at the San Antonio station in Mountain View Wednesday evening, a transit...
Original post made on Dec. 25, 2009Last comment by Judy, on Dec 30, 2009 at 11:36 am | 11 comments | 7581 Views
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Martello takes interim attorney gig in Los GatosMountain View city attorney Michael Martello was all set to retire at the end of the year, leaving public service behind...
Original post made on Dec. 23, 2009Last comment by unhappy_camper, on Dec 28, 2009 at 7:33 pm | 7 comments | 5648 Views
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Winning lottery ticket still unclaimedA winning California Lottery MEGA Millions ticket worth more than $150,000 remains unclaimed a month after it was purchased...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2009Last comment by , on Dec 28, 2009 at 5:45 pm | 1 comment | 5281 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Megachurch's charismatic leader resignsPaul Sheppard, the beloved pastor who led the monumental growth of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship for 20 years, resigned...
Original post made on Dec. 24, 2009Last comment by Daniel DeBolt, on Dec 28, 2009 at 3:42 pm | 36 comments | 9995 Views
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