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OTHER ISSUES
Paris climate accord gets Bay Area endorsementThe Bay Area Air Quality Management District's board of directors voted Wednesday to support the Paris climate agreement...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2017Last comment by Grumman Gulfstream, on Aug 3, 2017 at 4:29 pm | 5 comments | 4050 Views
AROUND TOWN
Mountain View's night outMeeting a friendly face in public safety was a walk in the park Tuesday night, as kids and families poured into Rengstorff...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2017Last comment by Another Fail, on Aug 3, 2017 at 6:15 am | 3 comments | 5708 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Former Mountain View martial arts instructor convicted of rapeThe co-founder of a martial arts studio that was located in Mountain View was convicted of rape on Friday, a Santa Clara...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2017Last comment by Gary, on Aug 2, 2017 at 7:33 pm | 10 comments | 11198 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Early start aids school district hiring spreeLast year, some classrooms went without permanent teachers for more than a month after school started. Read the full story...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2017Last comment by Schooled, on Aug 2, 2017 at 10:53 am | 2 comments | 5712 Views
AROUND TOWN
GemelloWhen Jeanne Evilsizer moved to the Gemello neighborhood in 1977, there was a winery in the spot where today's Gemello Village...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2017Last comment by Spoon feeding them, nom nom nom, on Aug 2, 2017 at 10:08 am | 3 comments | 4105 Views
RESTAURANTS
Lots of blame over restaurant's closureThe owners of Morocco's restaurant are alleging they were forced out after their landlord essentially doubled their monthly...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2017Last comment by Richard Kent, on Aug 1, 2017 at 10:46 pm | 30 comments | 13616 Views
OTHER ISSUES
MV firefighters help control wildfireNine Mountain View firefighters are back in town after aiding in a state-wide effort to control a Mariposa County fire that...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2017Last comment by Marti , on Aug 1, 2017 at 9:14 am | 1 comment | 5692 Views
ELECTIONS
El Camino plans to open new clinic in San JoseIn an ongoing effort to extend its reach well beyond Mountain View and neighboring cities, El Camino Hospital is aiming to...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2017Last comment by "blue-hatted" Republican, on Aug 1, 2017 at 8:48 am | 5 comments | 8859 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Bay Area Spare the Air Alert issued for TuesdayA Spare the Air Alert has been issued for Tuesday in the Bay Area because of an excessive amount of smog expected in the...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2017Last comment by Reader, on Aug 1, 2017 at 8:04 am | 3 comments | 4033 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Free summer camp helps fight summer brain drainDozens of Mountain View kids left lazy summer days behind, instead taking part in a fast-paced free summer camp hosted by...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2017Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jul 31, 2017 at 5:44 pm | 6 comments | 6248 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial endorsement: Yes on Measure GGShore up funding for local schools and help warm up frosty relations between the Los Altos School District and Bullis Charter...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2016Last comment by good use of unfair tax, on Jul 31, 2017 at 7:46 am | 4 comments | 6833 Views
AROUND TOWN
How Silicon Valley is inventing the future of carsWhen it comes to the automotive industry of today, turn to the "new" Motor City: Silicon Valley. Instead of mechanics with...
Original post made on Jul. 30, 2017Last comment by Bruce England, on Jul 30, 2017 at 12:02 pm | 2 comments | 11900 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Mountain View artist's work reflects range of influences, experiencesMany artists find creative inspiration when facing adversity. Mountain View resident Pari Ram counted herself among them...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2017Last comment by Teacher Brian, on Jul 30, 2017 at 10:56 am | 2 comments | 5597 Views
ELECTIONS
Valley losing federal 'mega-investments' raceSilicon Valley is losing the race for huge federal investments that will jumpstart the industries of the future, a panel...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2010Last comment by Old Ben, on Jul 30, 2017 at 9:58 am | 6 comments | 8531 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Enrollment growth: Find best solution, not quickestEnrollment growth is a long-term issue that warrants a lasting, thorough solution to benefit current and future generations...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2017Last comment by ResidentSince1982, on Jul 29, 2017 at 2:21 pm | 3 comments | 2854 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Still no solid plan for school bond moneyThe final day of July will mark the 1,000th day since the Los Altos School District's $150 million Measure N bond squeaked...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2017Last comment by ResidentSince1982, on Jul 29, 2017 at 2:08 pm | 17 comments | 8047 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Yelling and threats alleged in NASA Ames dust-upLast month an eyebrow-raising e-mail was sent out to NASA Ames Research Center's 2,500 employees by Ames director S. Pete...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2010Last comment by Interested Observer, on Jul 29, 2017 at 7:16 am | 7 comments | 7726 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Letters to the editor<B>Inaccurate headline Read the full story here https://mv-voice.com/print/story/2017/07/28/letters-to-the-editor posted...
Original post made on Jul. 28, 2017Last comment by Judy and Mark Zellers, on Jul 28, 2017 at 2:12 pm | 1 comment | 2658 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Rent committee pushes landlord-friendly changes to policyMountain View's proposed rent control policies would be the most generous for landlords in the state, according to rent control...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2017Last comment by george drysdale, on Jul 27, 2017 at 2:11 pm | 23 comments | 11302 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Blind date robbers strike againFor the second time in two days, a pair of robbers lured two out-of-town men into a lurid trap. Read the full story here...
Original post made on May. 31, 2013Last comment by Write M. Hard, on Jul 27, 2017 at 1:36 pm | 59 comments | 66825 Views
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