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AROUND TOWN
Microsoft donates computers to Day Worker CenterThanks to a donation of six laptops from Microsoft on Friday, Mountain View's Day Workers can access the world of cheap international...
Original post made on May. 29, 2012Last comment by skim1@yahoo.com, on May 30, 2012 at 10:31 am | 8 comments | 4818 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Council OKs study of rising sea levelOn Tuesday, City Council members voted to study the rising sea level over northern Mountain View, budgeting $460,000 for...
Original post made on May. 23, 2012Last comment by Old Ben, on May 30, 2012 at 8:51 am | 16 comments | 4830 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Old-school punishmentAddison Locke, left, and Ben Peterson, right, free Jacob Moody from the stocks, where he pretended to serve out a punishment...
Original post made on May. 29, 2012Last comment by Zoe, on May 29, 2012 at 4:58 pm | 5 comments | 6910 Views
AROUND TOWN
Voice rescinds judgeship endorsementAfter learning that San Jose attorney Steven Pogue contributed $500 to the 2008 Proposition 8 campaign to ban gay marriage,...
Original post made on May. 27, 2012Last comment by Otto Maddox, on May 29, 2012 at 4:22 pm | 14 comments | 6204 Views
AROUND TOWN
Merlone Geier seeks OK for city's tallest buildingNew plans for a large hotel and office building at San Antonio shopping center were met with more shock than support in a...
Original post made on May. 29, 2012Last comment by R Kerr, on May 29, 2012 at 2:40 pm | 1 comment | 3994 Views
SPORTS
Friday, May 18[http://redrockcoffee.org/ ==B Music:== Benefit for Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy] Americana singer/songwriter Jenny...
Original post made on May. 28, 2012Last comment by , on May 28, 2012 at 12:37 am | 1 comment | 6858 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
New Huff principal aims to help English learnersHuff Elementary School has a new principal. Heidi Smith will take over the position for the upcoming school year, officials...
Original post made on May. 24, 2012Last comment by Joe, on May 26, 2012 at 8:52 pm | 5 comments | 4651 Views
ELECTIONS
Editorial: Five in running for two Superior Court seatsAlong with the more publicized races for state legislative offices and county supervisor, voters also will elect two Superior...
Original post made on May. 26, 2012Last comment by S Nelson, on May 26, 2012 at 11:44 am | 1 comment | 16308 Views
AROUND TOWN
Police use stun gun in brawl behind Zen LoungePolice officers used a Taser-type stun gun on a man who allegedly violently resisted arrest during a massive brawl outside...
Original post made on May. 24, 2012Last comment by Phoenix Storm Defense, on May 26, 2012 at 10:32 am | 8 comments | 5916 Views
AROUND TOWN
GSA outlines disposal process for Moffett FieldMoffett Federal Airfield isn't officially up for grabs until the General Services Administration receives a "Report of Excess"...
Original post made on May. 22, 2012Last comment by Jenna X. Manta, on May 25, 2012 at 7:14 pm | 3 comments | 6676 Views
AROUND TOWN
Hangar One supporters send Obama a messagePresident Barack Obama landed at Moffett Field for a visit to Silicon Valley Wednesday evening, and supporters of Hangar...
Original post made on May. 23, 2012Last comment by Jenna X. Manta, on May 25, 2012 at 6:29 pm | 6 comments | 5786 Views
ELECTIONS
Voters Guide: Three elected officials vie for 5th District supervisor seatCalifornia State Sen. Joe Simitian is the 800-pound gorilla in this November's three-way race to represent northern Santa...
Original post made on May. 25, 2012Last comment by Neighbor Next Door , on May 25, 2012 at 6:26 pm | 1 comment | 6546 Views
ELECTIONS
Voters Guide: June's primary is a whole new ballgameWhen voters go to the polls June 5, they'll be voting in a primary election unlike any in recent history. ==B Related stories:== •...
Original post made on May. 25, 2012Last comment by Neighbor Next Door, on May 25, 2012 at 12:42 am | 1 comment | 5484 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Council gives green light to Lt. Ballard post office dedicationOn Tuesday the City Council endorsed the dedication of the Hope Street post office in memory of fallen U.S. Army Lt. Ken...
Original post made on May. 23, 2012Last comment by Garrett, on May 24, 2012 at 7:46 pm | 3 comments | 6430 Views
AROUND TOWN
President lands at MoffettPresident Barack Obama arrived Wednesday evening at Moffett Federal Airfield aboard Airforce One. He's in the Bay Area for...
Original post made on May. 24, 2012Last comment by Martin Omander, on May 24, 2012 at 2:58 pm | 1 comment | 6169 Views
AROUND TOWN
Police use stun gun in brawl behind Zen LoungePolice officers used a Taser-type stun gun on a man who allegedly violently resisted arrest during a massive brawl outside...
Original post made on May. 24, 2012Last comment by Mike, on May 24, 2012 at 2:57 pm | 1 comment | 4419 Views
OTHER ISSUES
MV resident accused of running 'pill mill'A Mountain View woman appeared in court Monday to face charges for allegedly prescribing large quantities of highly addictive...
Original post made on May. 23, 2012Last comment by May Luevano , on May 23, 2012 at 11:52 pm | 1 comment | 4184 Views
AROUND TOWN
President lands at MoffettPresident Barack Obama arrived Wednesday evening at Moffett Federal Airfield aboard Airforce One. He's in the Bay Area for...
Original post made on May. 23, 2012Last comment by USA, on May 23, 2012 at 10:54 pm | 1 comment | 3167 Views
RESTAURANTS
City-wide plastic bag ban is back on the tableThe City Council could approve a ban on disposable plastic shopping bags in October — earlier than anyone expected...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2012Last comment by Caryn Coleman, on May 23, 2012 at 2:53 pm | 5 comments | 7214 Views
AROUND TOWN
Police draw guns in Walmart lotTwo police officers drew their guns on a suspected car thief in the parking lot of the Showers Drive parking lot Tuesday...
Original post made on May. 22, 2012Last comment by Mcbutters, on May 23, 2012 at 11:17 am | 2 comments | 4102 Views
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