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Police: Gun-wielding suspect 'targeted' victimsTwo Mountain View men received a frightening wake-up call early Thursday morning, when a man with a gun entered their bedroom...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2012Last comment by Fran, on Apr 30, 2012 at 9:21 am | 7 comments | 3968 Views
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Neighbors unhappy with roof-top patio added to Minton's projectAfter the City Council approved the project, a roof-top patio was added to the 200 luxury apartments under construction near...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2012Last comment by W-Park Dude, on Apr 29, 2012 at 10:41 am | 34 comments | 7389 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Trees axed for $1.6m condosThe loss of two cedar trees nearly killed a plan for five, $1.6 million condos which the City Council narrowly approved Tuesday...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2012Last comment by Gene Cavanaugh, on Apr 29, 2012 at 7:55 am | 3 comments | 3908 Views
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Sexual battery alleged at MV businessAn employee of Earthly Delight Gourmet has been accused of sexual battery after he allegedly lured a Santa Clara woman into...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2012Last comment by military caps, on Apr 28, 2012 at 11:55 pm | 6 comments | 4441 Views
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Neighbors object to roof-top patioAfter the City Council approved the project without it, a roof-top patio was added to the 200 luxury apartments under construction...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2012Last comment by William Symons, on Apr 28, 2012 at 11:05 am | 1 comment | 3836 Views
OTHER ISSUES
Condos may set trend on El CaminoThe City Council approved a retail and housing project for 1616 El Camino Real on Tuesday that could be an example of what...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2012Last comment by Garrett, on Apr 27, 2012 at 7:59 pm | 16 comments | 8441 Views
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Immigration rights May Day marchMountain View will be the only city besides San Jose in Santa Clara County to host a march on Tuesday, May 1, and it will...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2012Last comment by USA, on Apr 27, 2012 at 9:46 am | 26 comments | 5310 Views
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Community Center: rehab or replace?Citing tight finances and the virtues of recycling, on Tuesday City Council members expressed interest in renovating the...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2012Last comment by Garrett, on Apr 26, 2012 at 7:29 pm | 9 comments | 4929 Views
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Condos may set trend on El CaminoThe City Council approved a retail and housing project for 1616 El Camino Real on Tuesday that could be an example of what...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2012There are no comments yet. 2062 Views
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Car crash shutters bike shopThe Performance Bicycle store at 2124 El Camino Real has been forced to close its doors indefinitely after a car crashed...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2012Last comment by not a crime?, on Apr 26, 2012 at 3:40 pm | 1 comment | 3572 Views
OTHER ISSUES
NASA and SETI seek video of meteorNASA and the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence Institute are asking for the public's help finding footage photos...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2012Last comment by Martin Omander, on Apr 26, 2012 at 2:30 pm | 2 comments | 4784 Views
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Mobile guides aid exploration of open spaceThe Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District audio tour is part of the latest trend in the outdoor experience. Once the...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2012Last comment by Otto Maddox, on Apr 26, 2012 at 7:21 am | 3 comments | 5781 Views
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High-speed-rail analysis sets stage for more lawsuitsThe state agency charged with building California's high-speed rail system approved on Thursday a long-debated environmental...
Original post made on Apr. 23, 2012Last comment by Grossman Woman, on Apr 25, 2012 at 9:40 pm | 7 comments | 6216 Views
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Tuesday: Council may OK dedication of post office to fallen soldierThe Mountain View City Council will decide Tuesday whether to dedicate the Hope Street post office in memory of fallen U.S....
Original post made on Apr. 19, 2012Last comment by Rick, on Apr 25, 2012 at 6:14 pm | 15 comments | 5758 Views
SPORTS
MVLA Monsoon Blue U12 Girls Soccer Tryouts 2/4If you are a serious, skilled soccer player born between August 1, 1999 and July 31, 2000 and are looking to play on a national...
Original post made by A. Petrella on Jan. 31, 2012Last comment by Hanolo llo, on Apr 25, 2012 at 3:30 pm | 2 comments | 8102 Views
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Google scales back bridge projectConcern over nesting egrets, among other issues raised by conservationists, led Mountain View-based Google to redesign its...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2012Last comment by maguro_01, on Apr 25, 2012 at 1:38 pm | 3 comments | 6602 Views
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Multiple power outages hit cityFailing PG&E equipment caused power outages Monday and over the weekend in Mountain View, affecting over 3,000 households...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2012Last comment by Old Steve, on Apr 25, 2012 at 1:29 pm | 3 comments | 6523 Views
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Council to take another stab at Rengstorff Park planSeven months after the City Council rejected plans for revamping Rengstorff Park, city staffers are pitching four new scenarios...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2012Last comment by Garrett, on Apr 25, 2012 at 12:00 pm | 9 comments | 4907 Views
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Planning for transitional kindergartenHow should the local school district deal with "young fives," children who don't make the birthday cut-off to enroll in kindergarten? Read...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2012Last comment by Anna S., on Apr 25, 2012 at 9:47 am | 12 comments | 6166 Views
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MV painting company operator charged with fraudThe operator of a Mountain View painting company is facing charges of insurance fraud, according to the Santa Clara County...
Original post made on Apr. 24, 2012Last comment by NW Resident, on Apr 24, 2012 at 4:44 pm | 1 comment | 4963 Views
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