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Woman dies in fiery Mountain View crashA woman was killed early Sunday morning when her car struck a tree in Mountain View, police said. Read the full story...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2013Last comment by Cena, on Jan 23, 2013 at 12:51 am | 1 comment | 3893 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Judge: Bullis must reveal info on donors, enrollmentA judge has ruled that Bullis Charter School must provide records on its enrollment and fundraising practices, despite arguments...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2013Last comment by Lynn Kopf Reed, on Jan 22, 2013 at 8:05 pm | 19 comments | 5859 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Council narrowly approves pedestrian planThe City Council approved Mountain View's first Pedestrian Master Plan on Tuesday. Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/news/show_story.php?id=6536...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2013Last comment by Steve, on Jan 22, 2013 at 3:28 pm | 26 comments | 12656 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Another Spare the Air alert issued for ThursdayThe Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued its fifth Winter Spare the Air alert for Thursday, Jan. 17, prohibiting...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2013Last comment by kman, on Jan 22, 2013 at 1:58 pm | 2 comments | 4426 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Tempers tested at school board meetingNewly elected school district trustee Steve Nelson is sticking to his campaign promise that he would not serve as a "rubber...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2013Last comment by kman, on Jan 22, 2013 at 1:37 pm | 16 comments | 7424 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Fewer students are riding busWhile ridership has been reduced by almost half over the past four years, fees for bus fares may be going up in the Mountain...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2013Last comment by Ian, on Jan 22, 2013 at 10:38 am | 2 comments | 4402 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Middle Schools Facilities Plan Tour, 23rd 3:15 PMStart at Graham Auditorium, finish at Crittenden Middle school (4:30?) As a new MVWSD Trustee, who is especially interested...
Original post made by Steven Nelson on Jan. 22, 2013There are no comments yet. 3585 Views
AROUND TOWN
Board opts to pay off RDA debt quicklyA board representing local schools and government agencies voted unanimously on Monday to quickly pay off the $7.7 million...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2013Last comment by Andrew, on Jan 21, 2013 at 9:17 am | 1 comment | 4855 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Surprise lawsuit over flood projectA lawsuit has been filed against the Santa Clara Valley Water District over its Permanente Creek Flood protection project,...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2013Last comment by John, on Jan 19, 2013 at 5:47 pm | 6 comments | 5329 Views
AROUND TOWN
Hospital mulling Measure M responseEl Camino Hospital officials have been tight-lipped in the wake of the passage of the salary capping initiative, Measure...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2012Last comment by front line worker, on Jan 19, 2013 at 2:06 pm | 4 comments | 3824 Views
RESTAURANTS
Neptune's treasures revealedAttention to detail defines excellence. The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse is all about details: handsome decor, attentive...
Original post made on Jan. 19, 2013Last comment by Max Hauser, on Jan 19, 2013 at 12:44 pm | 1 comment | 5771 Views
AROUND TOWN
Big discussion due on pedestrian planA plan that could take the city's walkability up a notch is going in front of the City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 15, but those...
Original post made on Jan. 11, 2013Last comment by Luigi, on Jan 19, 2013 at 5:16 am | 20 comments | 6530 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
District needs to root out bad behavior, moms sayDirty dancing, drugs and foul language — three mothers with teens enrolled in Mountain View High School are concerned...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2013Last comment by Tabitha, on Jan 19, 2013 at 12:18 am | 4 comments | 5068 Views
AROUND TOWN
Council narrowly approves pedestrian planThe City Council approved Mountain View's first Pedestrian Master Plan on Tuesday. Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/story.php?story_id=8381...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2013Last comment by William Symons, on Jan 18, 2013 at 5:21 pm | 2 comments | 1983 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Pumar sticks with not guilty pleaMatthew Pumar, the driver accused of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence for allegedly hitting and killing local...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2013Last comment by Mountain View Mom, on Jan 18, 2013 at 3:20 pm | 6 comments | 5957 Views
OTHER ISSUES
No home yet for Berlin Wall sectionsOn Tuesday the City Council was set to decide where to display two large sections of the Berlin Wall donated to the city...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2013Last comment by Jim Neal, on Jan 18, 2013 at 10:29 am | 1 comment | 4606 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Mavericks returns to Half Moon Bay this weekendSurf's up this weekend off the coast of Half Moon Bay, as officials have declared Sunday game day for the Mavericks Invitational,...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2013Last comment by Mr Advice, on Jan 17, 2013 at 7:58 pm | 2 comments | 6338 Views
MOVIES
Spare-the-Air day on Wednesday prohibits burningWhile chilly temperatures are expected to continue Wednesday, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is issuing the...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2013Last comment by Viejo, on Jan 16, 2013 at 2:33 pm | 2 comments | 8941 Views
AROUND TOWN
TV stolen in burglaryA television was stolen from a home in the 2300 block of Jane Lane during an overnight burglary, police said. Read the...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2013Last comment by Motorcycle stolen, on Jan 15, 2013 at 4:04 pm | 1 comment | 3628 Views
AROUND TOWN
A keyhole into the pastIt is safe to say that many longtime residents of Mountain View have walked by the tiny Jehnings Family Lock Museum on Castro...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2013Last comment by Loche and Kay, on Jan 15, 2013 at 10:43 am | 5 comments | 8719 Views
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