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OTHER ISSUES
Bill to curb texting behind the wheel moves aheadA proposal by state Sen. Joe Simitian to raise fines for drivers who text while behind the wheel passed through the state...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2012Last comment by Old Ben, on Sep 1, 2012 at 7:53 am | 19 comments | 6335 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Local school is a 'hidden gem'Though it is often discounted as one of the lowest performing local schools, Castro Elementary School is a "hidden gem" in...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2012Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Aug 31, 2012 at 2:05 pm | 15 comments | 7321 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MVHS music teacher begins last year of long careerLongtime MVHS music teacher Robin Kramer (seen conducting in the attached video)will retire in June. She has taught at Mountain...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2012Last comment by Steven, on Aug 29, 2012 at 3:13 pm | 7 comments | 9736 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
transportation, maintenance yards, 1st priorities?First MVWSD Bond spending: RFP Do you think "Create permanent office space and maximize yard for the transportation department"...
Original post made by Steven Nelson on Aug. 29, 2012There are no comments yet. 3670 Views
AROUND TOWN
Merlone Geier seeks permit for "intimidating" fenceSan Antonio Shopping Center developer Merlone Geier has not given up on its controversial efforts to put up a fence that...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2012Last comment by Nick Shelton , on Aug 29, 2012 at 1:36 pm | 38 comments | 10117 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
More kids, new tech at elementary, middle schoolsWhen Mountain View's elementary and middle school students start school on Monday, Aug. 20, they may notice some new faces,...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2012Last comment by Nick V, on Aug 29, 2012 at 11:51 am | 27 comments | 8827 Views
AROUND TOWN
Wednesday, Aug. 29[http://www.moah.org/events/index.html Presentation: A History of Candlestick Park] Attendees can join Ted Atlas as he talks...
Original post made on Aug. 29, 2012Last comment by randy albin, on Aug 29, 2012 at 11:33 am | 1 comment | 5254 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Young immigrants seek reprieve through new Obama programHundreds of young immigrants showed up at a Menlo Park church Sunday to get legal advice on applying for President Barack...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2012Last comment by Old Ben, on Aug 29, 2012 at 9:31 am | 7 comments | 5048 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Rapper E-40 says city officials kept him out of Shoreline showWhen the Rock the Bells hip hop festival hit the Shoreline Amphitheater on Aug. 25, Bay Area hip hop icons Too Short and...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2012Last comment by Otto Maddox, on Aug 29, 2012 at 8:11 am | 9 comments | 7097 Views
AROUND TOWN
Matthew Pumar to be arraigned Aug. 31Matthew Pumar, the Mountain View driver accused of accidentally hitting and killing William Ware, is scheduled to be arraigned...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2012Last comment by Otto Maddox, on Aug 29, 2012 at 8:07 am | 9 comments | 5752 Views
AROUND TOWN
Los Altos senior calls con man's bluffA Los Altos senior wants her peers in Mountain View and elsewhere to be wary of anyone calling and claiming to be from the...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2012There are no comments yet. 5735 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Holiday Fund: CSA serves up gifts, groceriesEach year around the holidays, the Community Services Agency gets flooded with toys, clothing and canned goods -- all donated...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2012Last comment by Raymond Harper, on Aug 28, 2012 at 12:30 am | 1 comment | 5440 Views
RESTAURANTS
Cheap eats for lunchThe Palo Alto-Mountain View area has a vibrant dining scene, but it's not exactly known for cheap bites to eat. While there...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2012Last comment by Judy, on Aug 27, 2012 at 4:01 pm | 2 comments | 7851 Views
RESTAURANTS
Restaurants: Best of Mountain View 2012In Lane 1, we have readers' top picks for the best restaurants in town. Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/news/show_story.php?id=5998...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2012Last comment by Andrea Gemmet, on Aug 27, 2012 at 3:34 pm | 3 comments | 9157 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Real estate investor gets five-year federal sentenceA longtime Palo Alto and Mountain View real estate investor has received a five-year federal prison term on Aug. 20 for bilking...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2012Last comment by Coach, on Aug 27, 2012 at 3:23 pm | 5 comments | 5965 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New kids on the blockThe transition from preschooler to kindergarten student can be a momentous one. For children in Erika Kao's class at Bubb...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2012Last comment by Bubb Parent, on Aug 27, 2012 at 2:16 pm | 3 comments | 5083 Views
AROUND TOWN
Merlone Geier seeks permit for "intimidating" fenceSan Antonio Shopping Center developer Merlone Geier has not given up on its controversial efforts to put up a fence that...
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2012Last comment by Roberta Kerr, on Aug 26, 2012 at 12:51 pm | 2 comments | 3987 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Bar owner battles with new landlordA battle continues to ferment in a strip mall between a bar owner, a neighboring acupuncturist and their preschool-owning...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2012Last comment by Oh Boy, on Aug 26, 2012 at 12:13 pm | 14 comments | 5539 Views
RESTAURANTS
Best of Mountain View 2012These are the champions, the restaurants, retailers and professionals who answered the call to compete and came out on top....
Original post made on Aug. 24, 2012Last comment by imchinese, on Aug 25, 2012 at 10:08 am | 2 comments | 5077 Views
BOOKS
MV Reads Together announces next bookLiving in Silicon Valley, Mountain View residents often recognize the power of creativity. This fall, they will have a chance...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2012Last comment by George, on Aug 23, 2012 at 8:46 pm | 1 comment | 6446 Views
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