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Police standoff ends peacefully

by James TensuanA standoff with police ended peacefully when a young woman came in from the roof of a two-story house around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10.

False alarm: BB gun mistaken for firearm

by mv-voice.comPolice responded to a report of a man with a gun near St. Francis High School this evening only to find a man shooting at birds in a nearby tree with his BB gun, a...

FBI file: Steve Jobs a 'driven, reality distorter'

by Palo Alto Weekly staffA newly released FBI file on Steve Jobs paints a portrait of a driven, complex individual with a "tendency to distort reality" to achieve his...

One giant leap for former fast-food joint

by Daniel DeBoltInside a shuttered McDonald's at NASA Ames Research Center is a surreal scene: stacks of silver disc-shaped film canisters, an old reel-to-reel tape machine...

Four-track design back on the table for high-speed rail

by Gennady SheynerA new analysis by the California High-Speed Rail Authority calling for a four-track rail system between the Bay Area and Central Valley has set off a fresh wave...

Union moves forward on initiative to cap executive pay at hospital

by Nick VeroninMembers of El Camino Hospital's workers' union are moving forward on their plan to seek a legislative cap on executive pay.

What days of the week do you send out your newsletter?

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

What days of the week do you send out your newsletter?

Price jumps for school lunches, bus passes

by Nick VeroninThe price of lunch and home-to-school transportation will be raised at Mountain View's elementary and middle schools next year.

If you have pictures from last night's mixer, please share them.

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

If you have pictures from last night's mixer, please share them.

Local teacher announces run for state senate

by Nick VeroninChristopher Chiang, a Mountain View High School history teacher, says he is entering the race for the state Senate on a platform of education reform.

Chamber of Commerce Mountain View welcomes American Youth Rugby Union - Mountain...

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

Chamber of Commerce Mountain View welcomes American Youth Rugby Union - Mountain View Bobcats!

Police arrest former Los Altos city employee

by mv-voice.comA former City of Los Altos employee suspected of stealing more than $30,000 from the city through fraudulent transactions surrendered Monday, Feb. 6, to police, who...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Rally at City Hall celebrates Prop 8 ruling

by Daniel DeboltThe 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against California's gay marriage ban was met with celebration at a rally in front of Mountain View City Hall Tuesday...

Silicon Valley economy rebounding, report says

by Chris KenrickWith 42,000 new jobs and other positive indicators, Silicon Valley's innovation engine is heating up again, according to an annual barometer of the...

Free program to reduce energy bills

by Anna LiNine months after the Energy Upgrade Mountain View program began, the city confirmed that residents who participated reduced the cost of their energy bills.

School district raising price of lunch, bus passes

by Nick VeroninThe price of lunch and home-to-school transportation will be raised at Mountain View's elementary and middle schools next year.

Housing groups get a break in restoring old homes

by Daniel DeBoltWith a few changes to city codes, the City Council is encouraging historic preservation and potentially saving the 19 households of the city's first...

Playing to learn

by Nick VeroninBehavior referrals are down and kids are more focused in class, thanks to a new program that brings greater structure to recess at Monta Loma Elementary, a school...

CSA offers free home repairs for low-income households

by Daniel DeBoltFree home repairs are available to low income Mountain View residents under a new city funded program from the Community Services Agency, but only a few households...

Foundations coming back after recession

by Sue DremannWhen Silicon Valley Community Foundation opened its doors in 2007, it almost immediately faced the Great Recession meltdown. In its first year, the foundation raised...

VIDEO: Voices Around Town | School Lunches

by Nick VeroninEach week the Voice heads downtown to ask passersby a question about a current event. Watch the video to hear locals' opinions about lunches in Mountain View...

New rules for healthier school lunches

by Nick VeroninA week after the First Lady and the nation's agriculture secretary unveiled new federal standards for school meals, local education officials are still...

MV bus yard goes solar

by Daniel DeBoltThe Valley Transportation Authority just completed a major solar panel installation at three bus maintenance yards, including its Mountain View yard on La Avenida...

Bullis, LASD continue to butt heads

by Nick VeroninThe battle between Bullis Charter School and the Los Altos School District continues.

We are proud to be a partner of Black History Month events in Mountain View. Vi...

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

We are proud to be a partner of Black History Month events in Mountain View. Visit the website to learn more about upcoming events.

Services planned for Foothill coach Boyett

by Palo Alto Online SportsMemorial services have been planned for Foothill College football coach and Palo Alto native Doug Boyett, who passed away in his sleep last Friday night...

Learn about what the future may have in store for the development of Mountain Vi...

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

Learn about what the future may have in store for the development of Mountain View businesses and neighborhoods.BigWig Luncheon: Mayor Mike Kasperzak and City Manager Dan Rich...

King withdraws from county supervisor race

by Andrea Gemmet and Gennady SheynerFormer Saratoga Mayor Kathleen King has withdrawn from the race for Liz Kniss' seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors,...

Downtown Revitalization Authority shuts down today

by Daniel DeBoltA state-ordered shut down of Mountain View's downtown Revitalization Authority took effect today, and city officials are not happy.

Simitian takes lead in funds raised for supervisor race

by Gennady SheynerJoe Simitian's quest to retake his former seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is benefiting from a strong lead in cash raised, newly...

MVHS debuts new pool with a splash

by Nick VeroninThe local high school district marked the completion of a major Measure A-funded construction project on Tuesday morning -- with a splash.

USPS may move MV business mail service to Los Altos

by Daniel DeBoltMountain View businesses that move large amounts of mail through the Post Office may soon have to make a trip to Los Altos, according to a new proposal from the...

Kaiser strike shutters MV psychiatry department

by Nick VeroninThe department of psychiatry at the Mountain View branch of Kaiser Permanente closed its doors today as a direct result of a union strike.

Hacker Dojo wins reprieve from city

by Daniel DeBoltAfter the city threatened to shut Hacker Dojo down on Jan. 31, a fire alarm being installed at the last minute will allow computer programmers to use the gathering...

Foothill College football coach Doug Boyett passes away

by mv-voice.comDoug Boyett was a football man and a family man. That was evident when he traveled to Pasadena earlier this month to watch his nephew, John, help the Oregon Ducks...

A whole life in whole grain

by Daniel DeBoltMountain View resident Monica Spiller has made it her life's mission to promote whole grains, a passion that has led her to sell once-forgotten varieties of...

El Camino program targets 'functioning' addicts

by Nick VeroninEl Camino Hospital has opened an addiction treatment service aimed at helping local professionals and students struggling to kick their dependence on drugs and...

Simitian: Gov. Brown seeks deeper school finance reform

by Chris KenrickBesides a temporary tax hike for public education, Gov. Jerry Brown is attempting a deeper reform to school finance in his budget proposal, state Sen. Joe...

Last night we honored amazing individuals and businesses at our Celebration of L...

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

Last night we honored amazing individuals and businesses at our Celebration of Leaders Awards gala. Thank you to our nonprofit partners, donors, sponsors and hundreds of...

VIDEO: Assemblyman Jerry Hill discusses pipeline safety

by Palo Alto Weekly staffCalifornia Assemblyman Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, spoke about pipeline safety and the Sept. 9, 2010, explosion in San Bruno that killed eight people during...

Legal battle ends between Bullis, LASD

by Nick VeroninThe California Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the Los Altos School District on Jan. 18, effectively ending the years-long battle between the district...

Survey shows support for new school bond

by Nick VeroninA new public opinion survey has local education officials feeling fairly confident that there is enough support from local voters to pass a $196 million bond...

Tonight we recognize Peninsula Youth Theatre as Outstanding Nonprofit Organizati...

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

Tonight we recognize Peninsula Youth Theatre as Outstanding Nonprofit Organization at Celebration of Leaders Awards.

Sneak peak of one of our honorees at tomorrow's Celebration of Leaders - Helming...

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

Sneak peak of one of our honorees at tomorrow's Celebration of Leaders - Helming's Auto Repair

City could shut down Hacker Dojo

by Daniel DeBoltCity officials say that the popular classroom and open office space for computer programmers, Hacker Dojo, may be red-tagged and shut down on Jan. 31 if the...

Caltrain ponders tax increase to fund operations

by Gennady SheynerA year after barely avoiding draconian service cuts, Caltrain officials have several reasons to feel optimistic even as they continue to scramble for new funding...

Underwear thief arrested

by mv-voice.comA Mountain View man was arrested in the early hours of Jan. 24 after allegedly breaking into a garage for the second time seeking to "steal women's...

Thanks to the generosity of our members, we are once again giving away $1500 sch...

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

Thanks to the generosity of our members, we are once again giving away $1500 scholarships. Deadline to submit applications is March 9th.

Crittenden to hold special education fair

by Nick VeroninA free education resource fair for parents of students with special needs -- from the mildly dyslexic to the severely autistic and physically disabled -- will be...