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Coyotes attack Waverly Park petsWild coyotes are becoming a scourge in Mountain View's Waverly Park neighborhood. In recent days, neighbors say coyotes have...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2018Last comment by So it's agreed, on Jul 9, 2018 at 9:43 am | 28 comments | 10382 Views
ELECTIONS
Guest opinion: Please spare the treesIn an op-ed published in the June 22 issue, Valentin Abramzon calls on the city to preserve trees that could be removed as...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2018Last comment by Gary, on Jul 8, 2018 at 8:36 pm | 11 comments | 5140 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MV Whisman aims for multi-story schoolsFollowing a citywide trend away from single-story suburbia toward taller, denser housing and offices, Mountain View school...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2018Last comment by Wrong Answer For this Community, on Jul 8, 2018 at 12:41 pm | 11 comments | 2642 Views
AROUND TOWN
A frolicking Fourth of JulyA midweek holiday means that for many Midpeninsulans, Fourth of July festivities will last through the weekend. Here's...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2018Last comment by And, on Jul 6, 2018 at 3:25 pm | 2 comments | 4903 Views
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Assessor says property scam tries to sell information available for freeThe Santa Clara County Assessor is warning residents of a property scam that aims to make homeowners pay for documents that...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2018Last comment by Robyn, on Jul 6, 2018 at 10:07 am | 6 comments | 4277 Views
AROUND TOWN
Is Mountain View losing its trees?Is Mountain View losing trees from breakneck development, or is the town planting enough younger trees to replenish them?...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2018Last comment by ML Kyle, on Jul 6, 2018 at 10:05 am | 17 comments | 7431 Views
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City foots $600K bill for Stevens Creek Trail repairsA long-awaited fix to Mountain View's popular Stevens Creek Trail is finally on the horizon, with construction slated to...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2018Last comment by SWAN song, on Jul 5, 2018 at 9:34 pm | 10 comments | 6577 Views
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Council gives the green light to shopping center school plansMountain View City Council members agreed Tuesday night to allow the Los Altos School District to pursue land for a school...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2018Last comment by Summary 2, on Jul 4, 2018 at 2:42 pm | 26 comments | 10649 Views
AROUND TOWN
Teachers decry Supreme Court decision on union duesTeachers in Mountain View and across the state say they are disappointed -- though not surprised -- by a recent U.S. Supreme...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2018Last comment by wow union bucks, on Jul 4, 2018 at 10:56 am | 50 comments | 7278 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Council adopts rules to oust committee membersThe Mountain View City Council on Tuesday approved new rules for reprimanding or removing appointed committee members, including...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2018Last comment by AOL Support, on Jul 3, 2018 at 5:46 pm | 8 comments | 4847 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Supervisors approve $25M bond for first-time homebuyersThe Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors last week approved $25 million for a first-time homebuyer down payment loan program. Read...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2018Last comment by LOL, on Jul 2, 2018 at 4:55 pm | 27 comments | 5585 Views
ELECTIONS
Immigrant detention centers 'a stain on America'U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo met with immigrant mothers in a Texas detention facility this past weekend and said they were "filled...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2018Last comment by PaulC, on Jul 1, 2018 at 1:02 pm | 4 comments | 4156 Views
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation CEO out following workplace complaintsReeling from a storm of complaints of workplace harassment, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation announced Wednesday morning...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2018Last comment by former non-profit director, on Jun 30, 2018 at 3:36 pm | 2 comments | 5337 Views
AROUND TOWN
MV man arrested for alleged gun threats to construction crewA Mountain View man was arrested Tuesday morning after he allegedly pointed a gun at construction workers directing traffic...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2018Last comment by Not even half a man, on Jun 30, 2018 at 7:19 am | 5 comments | 4927 Views
OTHER ISSUES
City Council to decide on new taxes on June 5In a crucial meeting Tuesday night, Mountain View City Council members will make a final decision on three separate tax measures,...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2018Last comment by Mark, on Jun 30, 2018 at 12:02 am | 12 comments | 5391 Views
AROUND TOWN
Risk high for fire, heat-related illnesses this weekendBay Area residents face increased danger from wildfires and heat-related illnesses Friday and Saturday as the weather gets...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2018Last comment by resident, on Jun 29, 2018 at 2:52 pm | 1 comment | 2863 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Raises all around for local teachersAll three of Mountain View's local school districts have approved or tentatively agreed to increase teacher pay this month....
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2018Last comment by Nora S., on Jun 29, 2018 at 10:12 am | 7 comments | 6165 Views
AROUND TOWN
Rent control initiative unlikely to qualifyA proposed ballot measure to suspend Mountain View's rent control program appears unlikely to qualify for the November election,...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2018Last comment by Ellie, on Jun 28, 2018 at 5:14 pm | 39 comments | 8225 Views
AROUND TOWN
Police seeking hit-and-run driver who injured teenPolice are searching for a driver or vehicle associated with a suspected hit-and-run earlier this week that left a teen seriously...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2018Last comment by Rodger, on Jun 28, 2018 at 4:34 pm | 1 comment | 4468 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Final review of employee tax tonightA controversial proposal to tax Mountain View companies based on their employee headcount will be given final consideration...
Original post made on Jun. 26, 2018Last comment by YIMBY, on Jun 28, 2018 at 2:04 am | 16 comments | 5203 Views
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