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OTHER ISSUES
Plans for electrified CaltrainOnce again, it seems that special interests are leading the way into any substantial changes in our society. The Caltrain...
Original post made on May. 5, 2014Last comment by Greg David, on May 5, 2014 at 9:25 pm | 3 comments | 5430 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Saying goodbye to Teacher TimWhether it's building ramps for toy cars, making paper airplanes or dressing up as a clown, "Teacher Tim" has been the creative...
Original post made on May. 2, 2014Last comment by Sarah Bloem, on May 5, 2014 at 4:34 pm | 2 comments | 10151 Views
AROUND TOWN
Controversial Arizona sheriff speaking in MVDespised by the left and loved by the right, Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio is bringing his polarizing views to Mountain View...
Original post made on May. 5, 2014There are no comments yet. 6836 Views
OTHER ISSUES
A call for immigration reform at May Day marchA crowd of residents marched from Rengstorff Park to City Hall on Thursday evening, calling attention to problems created...
Original post made on May. 2, 2014Last comment by @ think, on May 5, 2014 at 1:28 pm | 9 comments | 8947 Views
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City considers fees to reduce commutersThough Google and others expressed concerns about potential unintended consequences, on Monday City Council members supported...
Original post made on May. 1, 2014Last comment by concerned citizen, on May 2, 2014 at 11:52 pm | 3 comments | 8671 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Superintendent: Reopening Whisman-Slater school 'a given'Parents and kids alike came out in big numbers Thursday night to show support for reopening an elementary school in the Whisman...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2014Last comment by DisIntergrate, on May 2, 2014 at 11:02 pm | 33 comments | 23068 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New principal tapped for BubbCyndee Nguyen will be the new principal of Benjamin Bubb Elementary School. Her selection was announced at the Mountain View...
Original post made on May. 2, 2014Last comment by @ Parent, on May 2, 2014 at 3:24 pm | 5 comments | 11212 Views
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Four more arrested in connection to arson fireThe Mountain View Police Department arrested four more juveniles in its ongoing investigation of the drug- and alcohol-fueled...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2014Last comment by Their Neighbour, on May 2, 2014 at 12:19 pm | 10 comments | 8015 Views
MOVIES
Review: 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'It feels a bit uncharitable to chide a blockbuster superhero movie for providing too much. But "The Amazing Spider-Man 2"...
Original post made on May. 2, 2014Last comment by Robart, on May 2, 2014 at 11:57 am | 2 comments | 25316 Views
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County passes new food-safety lawRestaurants in Santa Clara County will be required to post a food-safety grading placard in their windows starting this fall,...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2014Last comment by dc, on May 1, 2014 at 7:25 pm | 5 comments | 8188 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Huff Elementary and Monta Loma Elementary Selected as 2014 California Distinguished SchoolsHuff Elementary and Monta Loma Elementary are selected as 2014 California Distinguished Schools, last year Graham Middle...
Original post made by Christopher Chiang on May. 1, 2014There are no comments yet. 2671 Views
OTHER ISSUES
A good year for the city budgetWith Mountain View growing at an unprecedented rate, the city budget is projected to have a surplus for years to come, the...
Original post made on May. 1, 2014Last comment by GDM, on May 1, 2014 at 4:09 pm | 3 comments | 6324 Views
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A market samplerHere's a comparison of what was offered in mid-March at similar prices but in different cities. Read the full story here...
Original post made on May. 1, 2014Last comment by Grumpy, on May 1, 2014 at 11:23 am | 1 comment | 10130 Views
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A geyser on Middlefield RoadA geyser sprang up like Old Faithful on Middlefield Road this afternoon around 3 p.m., the result of a rental car hitting...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2014Last comment by Eruption, on May 1, 2014 at 5:53 am | 8 comments | 6800 Views
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May Day march for immigration reformIn preparing for what is becoming an annual event, organizers of Mountain View's May Day march for immigration reform are...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2014Last comment by Desmond, on Apr 30, 2014 at 10:16 pm | 7 comments | 6057 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School dispute will cost Los Altos districtThe pitched battle between the Los Altos school district and Bullis Charter School unfortunately shows no sign of abating,...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2012Last comment by Blast from the Past, on Apr 30, 2014 at 9:38 pm | 58 comments | 13595 Views
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Council Considering Toll Roads for City StreetsIt may be that Mountain View will be following the VTAs lead by introducing the first toll lanes in the city to the North...
Original post made by Jim Neal on Apr. 28, 2014Last comment by Jim Neal, on Apr 30, 2014 at 8:14 pm | 1 comment | 2198 Views
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Santa Clara County creates human-trafficking commissionAddressing a growing need to combat local human labor and sex trafficking, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2014Last comment by Sparty, on Apr 30, 2014 at 6:54 pm | 3 comments | 7016 Views
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Councilman irks colleague over 'bribery' chargeCouncil member John Inks says his colleagues are guilty of taking a "bribe" because of the way they recently required a developer...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2014Last comment by Steve, on Apr 30, 2014 at 3:10 pm | 39 comments | 28579 Views
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Mountain View kidnapping spreeWhat would happen if there was a kidnapping spree in Mountain View and the press did not report on it? This actually happened...
Original post made by cliven on Apr. 30, 2014There are no comments yet. 3593 Views
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