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OTHER ISSUES
Nearly 4 million people vote in Bay Area during general electionOf the nearly 4 million Bay Area residents who voted in this year's general election, Santa Clara County saw the largest...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2020Last comment by SC Parent, on Dec 3, 2020 at 2:53 pm | 2 comments | 3467 Views
SPORTS
Transit agencies modify services for Thanksgiving weekendWe've rounded up the details local and regional agencies in the Midpeninsula that have adjusted or temporarily changed their...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2020There are no comments yet. 3747 Views
AROUND TOWN
Gov. Newsom: State leaders could issue stay-at-home orderThe majority of California could be subject to a state stay-at-home directive to stop the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Gavin...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2020Last comment by JS, on Dec 3, 2020 at 12:25 am | 3 comments | 5007 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Despite ambitious traffic goals, fewer employees are biking to work in Mountain ViewMountain View's vision for North Bayshore is banking on a car-lite future for the city's bustling jobs center. But when it...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2020Last comment by Jeremy Hoffman, on Dec 2, 2020 at 9:25 pm | 14 comments | 7996 Views
ELECTIONS
Cities slam VTA plan to reroute Measure B funding toward BARTIn 2016, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority vowed to upgrade streets and rail crossings through a sales tax...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2020Last comment by Waldo, on Dec 2, 2020 at 7:29 pm | 5 comments | 6765 Views
AROUND TOWN
City lets restaurants break the rules on CastroThe new rules say no indoor dining. But restaurants on Castro Street are putting up covered tents with four walls. Yeah,...
Original post made by Bernie Brightman on Dec. 2, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Dec 2, 2020 at 11:55 am | 2 comments | 1266 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
too late for Smoke Filters for MVWSD's new AC systems?In a very recent School Board meeting there was a Consent Agenda approval of a $12 million contract to replace old heating/Air...
Original post made by Steven Nelson on Nov. 24, 2020Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Dec 2, 2020 at 9:55 am | 3 comments | 1074 Views
OTHER ISSUES
California expects $26 billion windfall, despite coronavirusThe good news: The recession California officials predicted in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic has not been...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2020Last comment by Claire, on Dec 2, 2020 at 12:07 am | 2 comments | 6366 Views
AROUND TOWN
Local restaurants push for a cap on food delivery app fees in Santa Clara CountySanta Clara County business leaders are pushing for a cap on fees charged by food delivery companies like DoorDash and Uber...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 30, 2020 at 6:17 pm | 6 comments | 5970 Views
AROUND TOWN
Record COVID-19 cases prompt new health restrictionsRecord-shattering numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Santa Clara County have prompted worried health leaders...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 30, 2020 at 8:13 am | 27 comments | 5925 Views
AROUND TOWN
Santa Clara County to step up enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions for holiday weekendBlack Friday shopping, just like almost everything else in 2020, will look very different this year -- no crowds, no late-night...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:12 pm | 24 comments | 6844 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Santa Clara County court employees say lax rules, spotty enforcement put them at risk of COVID-19Santa Clara County Superior Court employees say they're not being protected from COVID-19, and they fear for their health...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2020Last comment by Teresa, on Nov 27, 2020 at 11:36 am | 3 comments | 5490 Views
AROUND TOWN
Santa Clara County officials plead with residents to avoid Thanksgiving gatheringsSanta Clara County officials pleaded with residents Wednesday to avoid social gatherings and traveling for Thanksgiving as...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Nov 26, 2020 at 3:10 pm | 15 comments | 4858 Views
ELECTIONS
Abe-Koga, Lieber lead in race for Mountain View City CouncilExperience may be the deciding factor in the Mountain View City Council race, with early election results showing current...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2020Last comment by Judy, on Nov 26, 2020 at 1:47 pm | 17 comments | 9282 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Schools can remain open, despite Santa Clara County's new coronavirus restrictionsSanta Clara County schools that have resumed in-person classes recently will be allowed to remain open despite the county...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2020Last comment by NilanCors, on Nov 26, 2020 at 4:50 am | 2 comments | 5236 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Three candidates seek to fill two seats on Mountain View-Los Altos High School boardIn the Mountain View-Los Altos High School District, the elections set three candidates to vie for two elected board seats....
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2020Last comment by NilanCors, on Nov 26, 2020 at 4:50 am | 5 comments | 10771 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Mountain View launches its first 'online mall' to help local businesses during pandemicA new hyper-local website launched Friday gives shoppers a way to patronize small Mountain View businesses during the pandemic. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2020Last comment by Kathy Thibodeaux, on Nov 24, 2020 at 3:18 pm | 2 comments | 14632 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Marissa Mayer rebrands startup, introduces new contact list appLumi Labs has evolved into Sunshine, which debuted on Wednesday its first product: an app that helps users to keep their...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2020Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Nov 24, 2020 at 11:05 am | 1 comment | 7016 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Mountain View City Council approves six-story condos, ratcheting up neighborhood densityIn the latest growth spurt for the rapidly evolving San Antonio neighborhood, the Mountain View City Council voted Tuesday...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2020Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Nov 24, 2020 at 10:53 am | 17 comments | 12215 Views
ELECTIONS
Sheriff's second-in-command indicted in gun-permit scandalA Santa Clara County grand jury indictment has brought accusations that staff in Sheriff Laurie Smith's inner sanctum have...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2020Last comment by Ted, on Nov 24, 2020 at 9:30 am | 7 comments | 8074 Views
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