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AROUND TOWN
Owners seek shelter from 'CS' regulationsLikening the Commercial Service zone along Old Middlefield Way to a dying coral reef, property owners of offices, repair...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2009Last comment by BULL DOZER, on Mar 14, 2009 at 4:29 pm | 4 comments | 4454 Views
OTHER ISSUES
NASA asks Navy for help with Hangar OneNASA Ames has backed away from a plan to re-skin Hangar One, instead asking the Navy to do it in exchange for the space agency...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2009Last comment by Paul, on Mar 14, 2009 at 9:33 am | 2 comments | 7569 Views
AROUND TOWN
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. 11, 2009Last comment by USA, on Mar 13, 2009 at 10:16 am | 5 comments | 5660 Views
AROUND TOWN
Last chance to see 'Pick Up Ax' at The PearBefore it's too late, check out Anthony Clarvoe's "Pick Up Ax" at Mountain View's intimate Pear Avenue Theatre. The play's...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2009Last comment by USA, on Mar 12, 2009 at 11:25 pm | 4 comments | 5650 Views
AROUND TOWN
$20,000 in equipment stolen from TheatreWorksApproximately $20,000 of sound equipment was stolen from TheatreWorks in early February, but police say it will be hard to...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2009Last comment by Randall Flagg, on Mar 12, 2009 at 6:48 pm | 2 comments | 5100 Views
AROUND TOWN
Presence of TCE worries homebuyersThe level of toxics in the groundwater under a new Shea Homes development is low, by northeastern Mountain View standards....
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2009Last comment by Realist, on Mar 12, 2009 at 5:42 pm | 3 comments | 8765 Views
SPORTS
MVHS boys volleyball wins spring flingOn March 7, 2009, the MVHS Boys Varsity Volleyball team led by head coach Erica Richardson and assistant coach Lev Girshfeld...
Original post made by Don Frances on Mar. 12, 2009There are no comments yet. 5967 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teens, Drugs and Alcohol. Everybody is Not Doing It.Tuesday,March 17th 7-9 PM Mountain View High School Theater Come, listen and learn about a strategy that shines the...
Original post made by Alicia Crank on Mar. 12, 2009Last comment by , on Mar 12, 2009 at 12:24 pm | 1 comment | 5711 Views
AROUND TOWN
Low income, high potentialImagine you're one of the 28 million Americans who lack access to traditional financial services. For financial transactions,...
Original post made on Mar. 6, 2009Last comment by Marvin Brook, on Mar 12, 2009 at 8:50 am | 3 comments | 4983 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 4416 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Adult School teachers put on noticeFaced with necessary budget cuts of 20 percent, trustees of the Mountain View-Los Altos High School District voted on Monday...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2009Last comment by Margaret Poor, on Mar 11, 2009 at 3:07 pm | 3 comments | 6424 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
TONIGHT: LASD trustees to pass budgetLos Altos School District trustees will vote on cuts to programs and certified staff during their meeting Tuesday in an effort...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2009Last comment by Brad, on Mar 11, 2009 at 2:27 pm | 3 comments | 5588 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
With PACT moving in, preschool looks for new homeThe Mountain View Child Development Center -- a YMCA-run preschool for low-income families which has operated for 20 years...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2009Last comment by eric, on Mar 11, 2009 at 2:01 pm | 23 comments | 7940 Views
ELECTIONS
City manager says budget is on the lineIn a presentation Tuesday, Kevin Duggan said the city faces a nearly $6 million general fund deficit next year. He is working...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2009Last comment by marie, on Mar 11, 2009 at 1:24 pm | 21 comments | 12911 Views
OTHER ISSUES
MVLA explores green bondThe Mountain View-Los Altos High School District may sponsor a bond measure next year to raise money to make its campuses...
Original post made on Feb. 17, 2009Last comment by Parent, on Mar 11, 2009 at 1:07 pm | 6 comments | 5765 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 6207 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 5666 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 3943 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 5468 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 6064 Views
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