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With Mountain View poised to grow by 15,000 units, planning commissioners worry about parks, utilities and public servicesAn environmental review of Mountain View's ambitious plans to grow its housing by 15,000 units is out for public review,...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2022Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Aug 21, 2022 at 7:15 am | 12 comments | 6175 Views
ELECTIONS
What's it like to serve on the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury? Here's a peek behind the curtainUnlike being selected for jury duty, serving on the Santa Clara Civil Grand Jury is a voluntary commitment that former members...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 20, 2022 at 3:55 pm | 1 comment | 4288 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Heat and wildfire smoke prompt Spare the Air alert for TuesdayLingering smoke from wildland fires in Northern California, combined with a one-day heat wave in the forecast has resulted...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 20, 2022 at 3:42 pm | 1 comment | 2044 Views
ELECTIONS
It's official: Five candidates to run in Mountain View City Council race this NovemberFive candidates filed papers to run for the Mountain View City Council by the Friday, Aug. 12, deadline, according to the...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 20, 2022 at 3:16 pm | 8 comments | 5531 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Anticipation, nerves and excitement as kids return for the first day of schoolAt Monta Loma Elementary School on Wednesday, the first day of the third school year to begin during the pandemic looked...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 20, 2022 at 2:30 pm | 1 comment | 3539 Views
ELECTIONS
With filing deadline fast approaching, Mountain View City Council incumbents facing little competitionIncumbents Lucas Ramirez, Ellen Kamei and Alison Hicks all filed their candidate documents this week. While three challengers...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 20, 2022 at 2:05 pm | 3 comments | 3652 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mountain View Whisman set to begin school year with mask mandate still in placeWhen students and teachers kick off the new school year tomorrow, Aug. 10, in the Mountain View Whisman School District,...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2022Last comment by Keyzer Soze , on Aug 20, 2022 at 1:43 pm | 18 comments | 6323 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mountain View Whisman school board race is uncontestedWith the period for candidates to file to run for office now officially closed, it's an uncontested race to serve on Mountain...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2022Last comment by J Randall, on Aug 20, 2022 at 5:42 am | 1 comment | 3823 Views
ELECTIONS
Three incumbents, three new faces pull papers for Mountain View City Council raceThe Mountain View City Council race is beginning to heat up with three incumbents and three newcomers pulling papers for...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2022Last comment by Robin, on Aug 16, 2022 at 1:31 pm | 18 comments | 7500 Views
AROUND TOWN
Google gives an update on its $1 billion commitment to combat Bay Area housing crisisThree years after pledging to invest $1 billion toward increasing the Bay Area’s housing supply and supporting organizations...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2022Last comment by Frank Richards, on Aug 15, 2022 at 9:53 am | 38 comments | 5652 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
To combat teens' sleep deprivation, California schools must start their days laterIn anticipation of a new state law requiring later start times, many local school districts have already made the shift....
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2022Last comment by Frank Richards, on Aug 13, 2022 at 6:05 pm | 6 comments | 3818 Views
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For seniors, accidental falls a leading cause of injuriesFalls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults -- even those who are fit and active. Local...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 12, 2022 at 8:33 am | 1 comment | 2462 Views
ELECTIONS
New seven-story housing complex proposed in East WhismanThough massive by historical Mountain View standards, city planning officials say the proposal is zoning-compliant and consistent...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2022Last comment by LongResident, on Aug 11, 2022 at 4:25 pm | 11 comments | 5486 Views
OTHER ISSUES
In a quest to spur housing growth, Mountain View looks to redeveloping shopping centersAs cities across California search for new places to allow more housing growth, Mountain View is relying on a new approach...
Original post made on May. 20, 2022Last comment by Randy Guelph, on Aug 11, 2022 at 10:18 am | 32 comments | 16350 Views
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Condo project could test Palo Alto's appetite for housing on San AntonioA commercial site on San Antonio Road near the Mountain View border would be transformed into a residential community with...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2022Last comment by LongResident, on Aug 11, 2022 at 10:12 am | 3 comments | 3873 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Brand new library in Menlo Park celebrates Chinese traditions and communityPart library, part community center, the Little Bookworm Library provides a place where Chinese families can celebrate their...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2022Last comment by Daniella, on Aug 10, 2022 at 8:45 am | 2 comments | 3556 Views
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Cost dispute casts shadow in debate over police radio encryption billThe fate of a bill that would require police departments to remove encryption from their radio communications was uncertain...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 8, 2022 at 8:31 pm | 1 comment | 2247 Views
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Highly contagious COVID variant puts Santa Clara County on alertCOVID-19 infections are on the rise in Santa Clara County again, and officials are urging residents to masks up -- even in...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2022Last comment by VictorBishop, on Aug 7, 2022 at 2:36 pm | 36 comments | 13277 Views
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In puppy-deaths case, defense seeks diversion program and no jail timeLawyers for the three Pets in Need employees facing trial in the deaths of seven puppies last year will ask a Superior Court...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2022Last comment by bkengland, on Aug 7, 2022 at 11:44 am | 2 comments | 2665 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Arson suspect detained after multiple vegetation fires burn same area in Los Altos HillsA suspect said to be involved in multiple vegetation fires in Los Altos Hills last weekend has been identified and detained,...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2022Last comment by skim1@yahoo.com, on Aug 4, 2022 at 11:59 pm | 1 comment | 2801 Views
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