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OTHER ISSUES
Flying out of SFO? Better bring your own foodNearly a thousand fast food workers went on strike at the San Francisco International Airport on Monday, causing many food...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by Zach, on Sep 28, 2022 at 2:27 pm | 1 comment | 3895 Views
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Gavin Newsom signs bills aimed at reducing catalytic converter theftsGov. Gavin Newsom's office earlier this week announced Newsom has signed two bills aimed at cracking down on catalytic converter...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by Bernie Brightman, on Sep 28, 2022 at 9:39 am | 1 comment | 2530 Views
ELECTIONS
MVLA high school board race: Thida Cornes focuses on supporting students academically and emotionallyThida Cornes, who is running for a seat on the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District's board, says that she...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2022Last comment by Support MV, on Sep 27, 2022 at 3:50 pm | 3 comments | 4392 Views
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Proposed development on San Antonio Road gains commission's support, but questions remain about affordable unitsThe Environmental Planning Commission remained undecided on how to handle the project’s affordable units after a last minute...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022Last comment by MMW, on Sep 27, 2022 at 9:39 am | 18 comments | 5845 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Low-income students are more likely to be in classrooms with underqualified teachersA persistent teacher shortage has forced many California school districts to hire teachers who aren’t fully credentialed...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Sep 24, 2022 at 12:12 pm | 1 comment | 2893 Views
ELECTIONS
Esmeralda Ortiz runs for MVLA school board, hoping to broaden pathways for students to succeedEsmeralda Ortiz is seeking a spot on the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District's board, saying she wants to...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2022Last comment by Ellen Wheeler, on Sep 24, 2022 at 12:00 pm | 3 comments | 5452 Views
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City approves funding for Terra Bella Avenue affordable housing projectA proposed affordable housing project on Terra Bella Avenue in Mountain View now has a financial commitment from the city,...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2022Last comment by father of 3 sons, on Sep 24, 2022 at 9:01 am | 3 comments | 5466 Views
ELECTIONS
Seeking to bring a parent's perspective, Carrol Titus-Zambre joins race for MVLA board seatCarrol Titus-Zambre is running for a seat on the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District's board, seeking to bring...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2022Last comment by SRB, on Sep 23, 2022 at 5:58 pm | 8 comments | 5322 Views
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'Pod house' found in violation of several city building codesA Palo Alto home that's been touted as a model for affordable shared housing because it's been renovated with 14 small sleeping...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022Last comment by Dan Waylonis, on Sep 23, 2022 at 3:36 pm | 1 comment | 4776 Views
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County approves purchase of land in Mountain View for 100 affordable unitsA North Bayshore property is one step closer to becoming a 100-unit affordable housing project that will provide veterans,...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2022Last comment by Steve, on Sep 23, 2022 at 11:35 am | 9 comments | 5366 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Corruption trial of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith beginsThe trial of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith, who faces several charges of misconduct and perjury, began on Wednesday. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2022There are no comments yet. 3827 Views
ELECTIONS
Eric Mark runs for MVLA board, campaigning on mental health and diversifying class offeringsEric Mark, a candidate for the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District's board, says he wants to give back to...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2022Last comment by SRB, on Sep 22, 2022 at 5:29 pm | 1 comment | 4507 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Spraying for West Nile virus planned Thursday for some parts of Mountain View, Los Altos Hills and SunnyvaleCrews will be spraying insecticide later this week in areas of Mountain View, Los Altos Hills and Sunnyvale where West Nile...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2022Last comment by John Ball, on Sep 22, 2022 at 1:01 pm | 2 comments | 5900 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest Opinion: Finding a better approach to school dropoffThe safety of our streets, particularly during school dropoff and pickup times, is a tragedy of the commons. People who drive...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Sep 21, 2022 at 10:49 pm | 5 comments | 2899 Views
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Man dies after fall from parking structure near El Camino HospitalA man died after he fell from a parking structure near El Camino Hospital in Mountain View on Friday, police said. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2022Last comment by father of 3 sons, on Sep 21, 2022 at 7:45 pm | 1 comment | 8389 Views
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Lawsuit, possible license suspension loom for Tesla over alleged autonomous-vehicle deceptionsTesla has found itself on a collision course with state and federal agencies -- plus a customer who initiated a class-action...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2022Last comment by DavidM, on Sep 21, 2022 at 6:37 pm | 2 comments | 4644 Views
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Mountain View City Council approves plan to replace rent-controlled apartments with low-income unitsThe Mountain View City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new policy in which rent-controlled apartments that...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2022Last comment by JAFO, on Sep 19, 2022 at 5:52 pm | 5 comments | 5791 Views
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Los Altos closes downtown streets for Corvette Spectacular on SundayExpect road closures in Los Altos on Sunday. Main Street from First to State streets will be closed until 6 p.m., as well...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2022Last comment by Lauritzen, on Sep 19, 2022 at 10:51 am | 1 comment | 2837 Views
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Mountain View opens application period for universal basic income pilot programA group of randomly selected, extremely low income families in Mountain View will soon have a chance to be a part of the...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2022Last comment by Ok, on Sep 16, 2022 at 7:01 pm | 2 comments | 4830 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why it's so hard for kids in crisis to access the mental health care they need in Santa Clara CountyPeninsula teen Brian has battled depression and suicidal behavior since he was 10 years old. When he was in crisis, his family...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2022Last comment by Kieran, on Sep 16, 2022 at 9:00 am | 4 comments | 7309 Views
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