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OTHER ISSUES
Mapping the world a frame at a timeIt's the fifth anniversary of Google's Street View, a virtual reality map interface, and the Computer History Museum is commemorating...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2012Last comment by Tech watcher, on Jun 25, 2012 at 2:44 pm | 1 comment | 6499 Views
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SAP Palo Alto vice president arrested for LEGO scamThe wealthy vice president of Palo Alto software firm SAP Labs, LLC will be charged on Tuesday with four felony burglary...
Original post made on May. 22, 2012Last comment by Nora22, on Jun 25, 2012 at 10:11 am | 18 comments | 16867 Views
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Leadership Mountain View InfoSession this FridayYou are invited to an informational breakfast meeting about the Leadership Mountain View program. The session will go from...
Original post made by Alicia Crank on Jun. 25, 2012There are no comments yet. 3657 Views
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Council moves forward with 51 affordable studiosMembers of the City Council voted to continue the planning of a $9.3 million affordable housing project Tuesday that will...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2012Last comment by John, on Jun 24, 2012 at 12:42 pm | 22 comments | 7078 Views
ELECTIONS
PROPOSITION 29 REJECTED BY VOTERS!!!The controversial ballot measure Prop 29 which was supported by anti-smoking special interests has failed! The details of...
Original post made by Jim Neal on Jun. 22, 2012There are no comments yet. 2576 Views
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Mimes send Google's shareholders a messageA group of mimes in track suits weren't exactly silent as they called attention to Google's online tracking practices Thursday. Read...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2012Last comment by sparty, on Jun 22, 2012 at 2:11 pm | 1 comment | 5240 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bullis reaches milestoneThe very first class of students to make its way from first through eighth grade at Bullis Charter School matriculated last...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2012Last comment by Taxpayer, on Jun 21, 2012 at 10:05 pm | 12 comments | 8226 Views
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Council OKs 134 new apartmentsIf the city's park and housing fees are not too onerous, Prometheus Real Estate Group can move forward with building 134...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2012Last comment by Jeff, on Jun 21, 2012 at 7:46 pm | 5 comments | 4970 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Council delays vote on revised Annex flood basin planTaking the advice of city attorney Jannie Quinn, the City Council delayed a vote on the Cuesta Annex flood basin that was...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2012Last comment by cuesta neighbor, on Jun 21, 2012 at 6:07 pm | 8 comments | 5327 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Toronto Hospital First to Recognize Symptoms from Wireless Radiationhttp://www.digitalj ournal.com/ pr/757245 TORONTO, June 18, 2012 /CNW/ - Women's College Hospital says family doctors...
Original post made by Wireless Headache on Jun. 21, 2012There are no comments yet. 3690 Views
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reckless driver kills pedestrian on California Street this morningVictim was apparently standing on the sidewalk. Speeding Audi jumped the curb and killed him. 9:29am this morning. Story...
Original post made by pedestrian on Jun. 21, 2012There are no comments yet. 3608 Views
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Opening Reception for New Gallery Exhibition at CSMA, Friday June 22There will be an opening reception at the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) on Friday, June 22 for the exhibition...
Original post made by csma on Jun. 21, 2012There are no comments yet. 3634 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Firefighters step up for cost cutsThe city could save up to $550,000 over three years under a new contract with the city freighters union, saving money in...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2012Last comment by Otto Maddox, on Jun 21, 2012 at 8:45 am | 3 comments | 4529 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bullis heads back to courtAfter a brief respite, the battle between Bullis Charter School and the Los Altos School District is returning to court. Read...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2012Last comment by no dog in this fight, on Jun 20, 2012 at 10:14 pm | 56 comments | 7279 Views
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Council moves forward with affordable studios; two popular taquerias to be displacedMembers of the City Council voted to continue the planning of a $9.3 million affordable housing project Tuesday that will...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2012Last comment by horrible news, on Jun 19, 2012 at 10:54 pm | 7 comments | 3955 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Neighbors frothing over beer garden planA handful of condo dwellers on Bryant Street have so far been successful in blocking a new restaurant and beer garden proposed...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2012Last comment by smadison, on Jun 19, 2012 at 7:32 pm | 27 comments | 7126 Views
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Guest opinion: Google gets behind new General PlanThrough the proposed General Plan update, the city has outlined a bold and transformative vision for guiding its future....
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2012Last comment by Cliff Chambers, on Jun 19, 2012 at 3:09 pm | 5 comments | 3855 Views
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Design firm builds green dream homeThe builders of a new house now under construction just a few blocks from Castro Street are touting their design as "one...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2012Last comment by Ray Morneau, on Jun 19, 2012 at 2:54 pm | 4 comments | 6118 Views
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Convenience store robbed at gunpointMore than $400 was stolen from the register of an East El Camino Real convenience store when the clerk was robbed at gunpoint...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2012Last comment by Mcbutters, on Jun 19, 2012 at 9:04 am | 4 comments | 4329 Views
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Council to developer: Scale back San Antonio projectIn a study session Tuesday, City Council members rejected a new redevelopment proposal for San Antonio shopping center, telling...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2012Last comment by OMV Resident, on Jun 18, 2012 at 2:54 pm | 26 comments | 21244 Views
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