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Suspect in Walmart shoe theft, assault is arrestedMountain View police thanked the community for helping officers track down a suspect in an assault on a Walmart security...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2015Last comment by dennis, on Aug 29, 2015 at 12:48 pm | 1 comment | 5262 Views
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are electric-assist bicycles really banned from Mountain View bike paths?Mr. Roadshow in the Mercury-News this morning says that electric-assist bicycles are banned from all bike paths in Mountain...
Original post made by resident on Apr. 14, 2014Last comment by Consultant, on Aug 28, 2015 at 4:53 pm | 52 comments | 6462 Views
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Two sought in laundry room burglaryPolice are searching for two suspects who burglarized an apartment laundry room Wednesday, stealing hundreds of dollars in...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2015Last comment by Reader, on Aug 28, 2015 at 3:04 pm | 3 comments | 5281 Views
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Your tax dollars hard at work ... somewhere elseIt's no secret that traffic in Santa Clara County is bad and getting worse, as an influx of new residents and new jobs strains...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2015Last comment by They'll come begging again, on Aug 28, 2015 at 9:57 am | 43 comments | 12818 Views
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Why $15 by 18 is a bad and misguided ideaIn anticipation of the Sept 2, 2015 community meeting regarding minimum wage, I feel compelled to provide input regarding...
Original post made by Jim Neal on Aug. 27, 2015Last comment by Jim Neal, on Aug 28, 2015 at 9:29 am | 2 comments | 3389 Views
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Police seek home burglary suspectsPolice are seeking the public's help in finding two suspects who burglarized a home in Mountain View last week. Read the...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2015Last comment by Sharon, on Aug 27, 2015 at 7:28 pm | 1 comment | 5086 Views
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Police tech debuts at city tech expoResidents in Mountain View got a recent peek at some of the new technology the city's police force is using to fight crime,...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2015Last comment by the_dummisher, on Aug 27, 2015 at 3:22 pm | 7 comments | 7182 Views
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Back to the landFood lover, food writer and nationally respected food advocate Ruth Reichl will appear in Mountain View on Monday, Aug. 31,...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2015Last comment by MV Farm Preservation?, on Aug 27, 2015 at 3:18 pm | 1 comment | 5886 Views
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Pipe-wielding man arrested after injuring twoTwo people sustained minor injuries after a man police describe as a transient hit them with a pipe at the Alibi Bar in Mountain...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2015Last comment by Reader, on Aug 26, 2015 at 7:46 pm | 2 comments | 4773 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district to hire new PIOCommunication between the community and the district office has been spotty for the Mountain View Whisman School District...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2015Last comment by Tamara Wilson , on Aug 26, 2015 at 10:36 am | 2 comments | 6191 Views
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MV fire crew battling Mad River wildfiresTwo weeks ago, the Mountain View Fire Department called on its neighbors through a mutual aid program to help extinguish...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2015Last comment by Alex, on Aug 26, 2015 at 5:41 am | 2 comments | 7052 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Audit on the way for MV schoolsIn an effort to root out any deep-seated problems and performance issues in the district's public schools, The Mountain View...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2015Last comment by MVWSD Parent, on Aug 25, 2015 at 5:33 pm | 5 comments | 5496 Views
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One year later, unsolved murder at Shoreline haunts familyAlmost one year ago to the day, 38-year-old Eric Johnson of Contra Costa County was shot and killed while backstage at a...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2015Last comment by Anonymous, on Aug 25, 2015 at 3:07 am | 1 comment | 6462 Views
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Editorial: Timing's right to exercise political mightMomentum is growing among cities in the northern part of Santa Clara County, including Mountain View, to seize an opportunity...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2015Last comment by Editor, on Aug 24, 2015 at 2:03 pm | 2 comments | 5855 Views
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One year later, unsolved killing at Shoreline haunts familyAlmost one year ago to the day, 38-year-old Eric Johnson of Contra Costa County was shot and killed while backstage at a...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2015Last comment by USA, on Aug 23, 2015 at 7:52 pm | 7 comments | 10500 Views
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City takes up charge on plug-in car stationsWhether it's Tesla Roadsters, Nissan Leafs or any of the other fancy new models, a growing number of electric vehicles can...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2015Last comment by Hmm, on Aug 22, 2015 at 8:01 am | 7 comments | 6015 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mistral parent picked for school board vacancyAfter three rounds of voting to winnow down nearly a dozen of applicants, the Mountain View Whisman School District voted...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2015Last comment by PACT parent, on Aug 21, 2015 at 7:40 pm | 35 comments | 10523 Views
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McKelvey Park flood basin on the horizonMcKelvey Park is just months away from a complete makeover. The Santa Clara Valley Water District is slated to begin construction...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2015Last comment by Jean, on Aug 21, 2015 at 5:48 pm | 4 comments | 8755 Views
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Bend a supervisor's ear at sidewalk office hoursIf you're looking to raise questions and concerns about local government while picking up some organic peaches, look no further...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2015Last comment by Nope, on Aug 21, 2015 at 5:30 pm | 1 comment | 4182 Views
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County EMS leaders launch public safety campaignSanta Clara County leaders kicked off a campaign Tuesday aimed at increasing public awareness of making a clear path for...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2015Last comment by MVPD out of tickets?, on Aug 21, 2015 at 11:22 am | 3 comments | 4949 Views
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