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OTHER ISSUES
Straight from the farmAll Christina Hildebrand wanted was a reliable source of raw milk for her daughter. Frustrated by the difficulty of finding...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2014Last comment by Jaime Palumbo, on Oct 20, 2014 at 10:19 am | 32 comments | 13129 Views
RESTAURANTS
MV restaurant fined over unpaid overtime wagesXanh Restaurant in Mountain View will be paying more than $90,000 to employees after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2014Last comment by Geek, on Oct 20, 2014 at 9:02 am | 11 comments | 10220 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Most MVLA trustees cost more than $20,000 a yearFrom the Bay Area News Group public salary database for 2013 http://www.mercurynews.com/salaries/bay-area/2013 $27,218...
Original post made by Data driven on Oct. 18, 2014Last comment by MVHS Parent, on Oct 19, 2014 at 11:40 am | 1 comment | 2333 Views
AROUND TOWN
Voter Guide: Measure N school bondThe Los Altos School District is asking voters to approve a $150 million bond that would help to fund a new school site and...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2014Last comment by JJ, on Oct 19, 2014 at 9:46 am | 14 comments | 24748 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Voice editorial endorsement: Yes on Measure NThe Voice editorial board recommends a yes vote on Measure N, the Los Altos School District bond measure. Read the full...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2014Last comment by Wait, on Oct 18, 2014 at 10:14 pm | 13 comments | 8104 Views
AROUND TOWN
Council has concerns with Google fiberCouncil members expressed concern Tuesday about some unusual requests from Google as it proposes the logistics for building...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2014Last comment by DPk, on Oct 18, 2014 at 5:39 pm | 60 comments | 25151 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teacher pay impasse triggers district budget meetingAmid heated discussions over teacher compensation, the Mountain View Whisman School District will host a special meeting...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2014Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Oct 18, 2014 at 9:34 am | 33 comments | 9141 Views
ELECTIONS
Letters<B>Candidate clarification Read the full story here http://mv-voice.com/print/story/2014/10/17/letters posted Friday, October...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2014Last comment by Darcy, on Oct 18, 2014 at 8:35 am | 2 comments | 3710 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Council seeks higher affordable housing feesThe City Council took a step towards addressing the city's shortage of affordable housing on Tuesday night by beginning the...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2014Last comment by George, on Oct 17, 2014 at 10:11 pm | 7 comments | 5296 Views
RESTAURANTS
Alexander's new pastry venture to open in MV Oct. 16Alexander's Patisserie, now under construction at 209 Castro St. in downtown MV, is scheduled to open Thursday October 16,...
Original post made by Max Hauser on Sep. 22, 2014Last comment by Max Hauser, on Oct 17, 2014 at 4:27 pm | 1 comment | 4474 Views
AROUND TOWN
Young filmmakers inspire African film festFor the fifth year, the Community School of Music and Arts will play host to the Silicon Valley African Film Festival from...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2014Last comment by Worried, on Oct 17, 2014 at 3:57 pm | 1 comment | 5329 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Preschool racks up funds for new siteThe Mountain View Parent Nursery School has raised big bucks in an effort to move to a new location next year, coming up...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2014Last comment by Lynda, on Oct 17, 2014 at 3:14 pm | 2 comments | 5354 Views
AROUND TOWN
Council OKs union wages for maintenance workWorkers who are contracted to maintain, repair, upgrade or demolish city structures are now going to be guaranteed prevailing...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2014Last comment by @stop the trolls, on Oct 17, 2014 at 3:04 pm | 7 comments | 6939 Views
AROUND TOWN
New life in Old Mountain ViewOld Mountain View is not quite living up to its name. Old trees line the sidewalks and populate the various parks, but beneath...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2014Last comment by Sparty, on Oct 17, 2014 at 3:40 am | 7 comments | 7892 Views
AROUND TOWN
Local medical facilities amp up Ebola preparedness trainingStanford Medical Center and Palo Alto Medical Foundation are among medical facilities nationwide increasing Ebola preparedness...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2014There are no comments yet. 4567 Views
ELECTIONS
The Voice's editorial endorsement: Mountain View Whisman district boardThe Voice editorial board recommends supporting incumbent Ellen Wheeler and challenger Greg Coladonato for the Mountain View...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2014Last comment by Angel, on Oct 16, 2014 at 8:30 am | 35 comments | 9013 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Zuckerberg, Chan join fight against EbolaFacebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Dr. Priscilla Chan announced Tuesday that they have committed $25 million...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2014Last comment by Susanne, on Oct 15, 2014 at 10:01 pm | 3 comments | 4469 Views
ELECTIONS
Greg Unangst a Strong Candidate for Mountain View CouncilIn the October 10 issue of the Voice, I noted with interest that Greg Unangst is the only candidate for Mountain View City...
Original post made by Allen Henderson on Oct. 15, 2014Last comment by concerned citizen, on Oct 15, 2014 at 8:01 pm | 3 comments | 2752 Views
AROUND TOWN
Campbell man ID'd as victim in motorcycle crashA Campbell man was killed Thursday while riding his motorcycle on northbound state Highway 85 in Mountain View when he collided...
Original post made on Oct. 12, 2014Last comment by loveheals, on Oct 15, 2014 at 11:04 am | 3 comments | 5540 Views
ELECTIONS
Voice editorial endorsement: Yes on Measure AThe Voice editorial board recommends a yes vote on Measure A, to raise the City Council's salary. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2014Last comment by Susan, on Oct 15, 2014 at 9:33 am | 4 comments | 6467 Views
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