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Hundreds of students protest police killingsHundreds of students marched down El Camino Real and converged on Eagle Park Wednesday afternoon to rally in solidarity with...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2014Last comment by Here's your poster boy, on Dec 12, 2014 at 8:23 am | 6 comments | 7380 Views
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Students to rally over police killingsStudent activists from Mountain View and Los Altos plan to hold a peaceful rally at Eagle Park on Wednesday in solidarity...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2014Last comment by Soggy Bottom Ben, on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:04 am | 18 comments | 6147 Views
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Overturned car in Middlefield Road accidentMountain View police and fire came to the aid of an injured motorist, after a two-car crash ended with one of the vehicles...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2014Last comment by Dancing on the ceiling, on Dec 12, 2014 at 6:51 am | 5 comments | 6948 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Housing in North Bayshore May Already Be a Dead Issue!!!Prior to the decision, several residents spoke out in favor and against passage. There were also two union representative...
Original post made by Jim Neal on Nov. 26, 2014Last comment by , on Dec 11, 2014 at 1:26 pm | 6 comments | 2870 Views
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Help your street avoid flooding during big storms!!!Localized flooding can be a problem with big storms. one of the ways we can help ourselves and our immediate neighbors is...
Original post made by Works well on Dec. 10, 2014Last comment by Looking out the window, on Dec 11, 2014 at 11:53 am | 1 comment | 2045 Views
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Residents urged to prepare for stormBay Area residents should prepare themselves for heavy rain and strong winds when a storm expected to be the largest of the...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2014Last comment by Susan, on Dec 11, 2014 at 9:52 am | 6 comments | 8521 Views
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Snow comes to Mountain ViewSanta came to town Monday night, as Mountain View held its annual holiday celebration with snow, carols and the ceremonial...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2014Last comment by Jimmy, on Dec 11, 2014 at 6:45 am | 6 comments | 6274 Views
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Walking away from your sick-bedBeing stuck in a hospital bed can wreak havoc on the body, weakening and atrophying muscles, and causing long-lasting problems....
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2014Last comment by anon, on Dec 10, 2014 at 4:41 pm | 1 comment | 10254 Views
ELECTIONS
Better solutions to housing puzzle than North BayshoreThe General Plan Update and the Precise Plan processes have been an extensive endeavor of community engagement over six years...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2014Last comment by Ben, on Dec 10, 2014 at 9:35 am | 11 comments | 5436 Views
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Jail sentence for teen instigator of out-of-control house partyThe Mountain View teen convicted of breaking into a house and kicking off 10 days of drug and alcohol-fueled parties leading...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2014Last comment by Dread Pirate Roberts, on Dec 9, 2014 at 12:32 pm | 18 comments | 15948 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Plan for dedicated bus lanes on El Camino Real back on the tableA controversial plan by Santa Clara County to create dedicated bus lanes on El Camino Real between Palo Alto and San Jose...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2014Last comment by SRB, on Dec 9, 2014 at 10:17 am | 126 comments | 13891 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
High school superintendent to step downSuperintendent Barry Groves of the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District announced Monday night he will retire...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2014Last comment by Ellen Wheeler, on Dec 8, 2014 at 11:52 pm | 2 comments | 6753 Views
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An American dream deferredWhat's spurring the surge of Central American immigrants to come to the United States? In a special report from Guatemala,...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2014Last comment by , on Dec 8, 2014 at 11:28 am | 1 comment | 8429 Views
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Holiday Fund: Day workers give thanks to volunteersPaul Ramirez, who found hope and help at the Day Worker Center, plans to show his appreciation to the volunteers who helped...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2014Last comment by Susan, on Dec 8, 2014 at 9:49 am | 1 comment | 6018 Views
OTHER ISSUES
MV police to wear body camerasBody cameras for on-duty police officers took the center stage in a national discussion on police accountability this week,...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2014Last comment by Sparty, on Dec 5, 2014 at 4:33 pm | 14 comments | 8971 Views
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Symphony director found guilty of tax fraudA Superior Court judge found the former executive director of the Peninsula Symphony Association guilty of tax fraud this...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2014Last comment by Stop the Trolls, on Dec 5, 2014 at 2:46 pm | 3 comments | 5966 Views
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Animal shelters drop adoption fees for holidaysHumane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) and five additional Bay Area animal shelters will take part in the annual Home for the...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2014Last comment by @Charlene, on Dec 4, 2014 at 9:27 pm | 4 comments | 7030 Views
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Crime briefs: purse-snatching and home burglaryA man attempted to flee police after allegedly stealing a purse, and a home was burglarized over Thanksgiving. Read the...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2014Last comment by , on Dec 4, 2014 at 8:53 pm | 1 comment | 5753 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Council OKs North Bayshore plan for offices onlyIn a meeting Tuesday night, City Council members were compelled to justify their approval of a North Bayshore precise plan...
Original post made on Nov. 26, 2014Last comment by concerned citizen, on Dec 4, 2014 at 9:23 am | 42 comments | 4263 Views
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City asks: Should developers fund more affordable housing?City officials want to know if residents think developers of offices and housing should pay more for the development of affordable...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2014Last comment by confused, on Dec 3, 2014 at 6:13 pm | 31 comments | 9257 Views
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