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Those mounds of dirt and rocks along highways are illegally dumped debris that's costing Caltrans $1M a yearHundreds of mounds of leaves, dirt, tree stumps and construction debris are being illegally dumped on Caltrans property in...
Original post made on Feb. 13, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Feb 13, 2022 at 2:26 pm | 1 comment | 4331 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mountain View Whisman teachers' union negotiations reach an impasse over class sizes and work hoursThe teachers union says that the Mountain View Whisman district has been unwilling to budge on reducing class sizes or setting...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2022Last comment by KittyCatty, on Feb 12, 2022 at 2:33 pm | 7 comments | 5273 Views
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Los Altos superintendent announces retirement after 12 years leading the districtAfter a dozen years leading the Los Altos School District, Superintendent Jeff Baier has announced plans to leave at the...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2022Last comment by Mar, on Feb 10, 2022 at 8:07 pm | 5 comments | 5395 Views
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Rare sighting of an Oriental turtle-dove has birders flocking to a Palo Alto neighborhoodA bird sighted last week only for the third time in California has hundreds of birders flocking to a Palo Alto neighborhood...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2022Last comment by Sonia Lizardo, on Feb 10, 2022 at 3:21 pm | 1 comment | 4704 Views
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Feral cats in Mountain View's North Bayshore prompt surge of complaints, raising tough questions about cat coloniesSilicon Valley is home to thousands of stray and feral cats that freely roam creeks, parks and trails. And in Mountain View,...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2021Last comment by Polomom, on Feb 10, 2022 at 2:39 am | 12 comments | 26441 Views
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County library district to distribute free COVID-19 test kitsThe Santa Clara County Library District will begin distributing free COVID-19 antigen test kits for people to take home starting...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Feb 9, 2022 at 7:36 pm | 1 comment | 4617 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Santa Clara County to keep indoor mask mandate for nowSanta Clara County's indoor mask mandate will stay in place when the state lifts its indoor masking requirement next week,...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2022There are no comments yet. 2752 Views
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Woodside decides it's not a mountain lion habitat, allows developers to propose housing under SB 9Facing legal action and national scrutiny, the Town Council backpedaled on claiming a townwide exemption from a state housing...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2022Last comment by ivg, on Feb 8, 2022 at 9:32 pm | 1 comment | 4030 Views
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State's indoor mask mandate to expire for most vaccinated residentsCalifornia will roll back its mask requirement next week for vaccinated residents in most indoor spaces, Gov. Gavin Newsom...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2022Last comment by Greg David, on Feb 8, 2022 at 8:08 pm | 2 comments | 3340 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Waldorf School of the Peninsula to Host In-Person Infant Classes on Los Altos campusOur Parent-Child program supports and empowers parents and caregivers during the early years. These classes offer a simple,...
Original post made by Waldorf School of the Peninsula on Feb. 8, 2022There are no comments yet. 888 Views
SPORTS
Ladine (36 points, 23 rebounds) leads Pinewood over San LeandroThe Pinewood girls basketball season has turned into the Elle Ladine show. One superlative performance after another. Saturday,...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2022Last comment by Pdop, on Feb 7, 2022 at 3:16 pm | 1 comment | 1710 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Frustrating, exhausting but worth it: School principals describe their jobs during the pandemicBetween ever-changing COVID-19 guidance, teacher shortages and students' escalating mental health needs, these are extraordinarily...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2022Last comment by Nora S., on Feb 5, 2022 at 12:17 pm | 3 comments | 2757 Views
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Review finds flaws in officer's actions after 2020 police dog attack in Mountain ViewA new report from Palo Alto's independent auditor takes issue with a victim interview that took place after a police officer...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2022Last comment by robstar, on Feb 4, 2022 at 5:15 pm | 2 comments | 3358 Views
OTHER ISSUES
COVID-19 outbreaks hit 12 local long-term care facilitiesA dozen residential and skilled nursing facilities in Palo Alto, Mountain View and Los Altos have seen outbreaks of COVID-19...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2022Last comment by gretchen, on Feb 4, 2022 at 3:20 pm | 1 comment | 4672 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Troubled by environmental violations, Santa Clara County supervisors look to hold mining company accountableResidents and elected leaders are applauding the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for taking steps to shed light on...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2022Last comment by Jim Sloan , on Feb 4, 2022 at 8:21 am | 5 comments | 5346 Views
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Mountain View taps Oakland lawyer as new city attorneyThe city of Mountain View plans to name Jennifer Logue as its next city attorney. She has more than 22 years of legal experience...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2022Last comment by Greg David, on Feb 3, 2022 at 8:50 pm | 1 comment | 3924 Views
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The 'Gateway' to Big Basin has been preserved -- thanks to quick fundraising by a Los Altos-based land trustThe Los Altos-based Sempervirens Fund's campaign to save 153 acres of redwood forests near the entrance of Big Basin State...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Feb 3, 2022 at 10:29 am | 1 comment | 4525 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MVLA looks to pass formal policy protecting rights of transgender studentsThe Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District is looking to codify rights and protections for transgender students...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2022Last comment by Tal Shaya, on Jan 31, 2022 at 3:55 pm | 6 comments | 5060 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mountain View City Council votes to keep cops in local schoolsPolice officers will continue to have a presence in Mountain View schools after the City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to retain...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2022Last comment by Proud Taxpayer, on Jan 28, 2022 at 4:17 pm | 2 comments | 4514 Views
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What's in the California paid sick leave deal for workers and businesses?California workers will soon again have access to as much as two weeks paid time off for COVID-19-related sick leave, under...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2022Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jan 28, 2022 at 2:35 pm | 1 comment | 2228 Views
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