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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.

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

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Council passes smoking ban

by Daniel DeBoltIt just got a lot harder to smoke in Mountain View. On Tuesday night the City Council narrowly passed a ban on smoking near publicly accessible buildings and...

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Eshoo finds few surprises in 'exceptional' State of the Union

by Palo Alto Weekly staff U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Menlo Park, said President Obama threw down a "challenge to the Congress" in his State of the Union address Tuesday...

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El Camino Hospital boardmember stepping down

by Nick VeroninUwe Kladde, who has served on El Camino Hospital's board of directors since 2008, has announced he will be stepping down in order to "spend more time and...

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Rail authority slammed for lax contract oversight

by Gennady SheynerThe agency charged with building a high-speed rail system between San Francisco and Los Angeles violated state law when it awarded contracts for...

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El Camino Hospital gets repairs

by Nick VeroninThe El Camino Hospital board of directors recently approved about $1.55 million in renovations to the new main building, according to the healthcare...

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Meeting on Caltrain's fare increases

by Andrea GemmetA public meeting on proposed increases to Caltrain ticket prices is set for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Mountain City Council Chambers, 500 Castro St.

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Call for speakers. The Chamber is hosting a social media bootcamp for small & m...

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

Call for speakers. The Chamber is hosting a social media bootcamp for small & mid-size business on May 2nd. We are looking for speakers in the following areas. Contact us...

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VIDEO: Voices Around Town: How do you feel about SOPA?

by Anna LiWhat are your feelings on the Stop Online Piracy Act?

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Cupertino Councilman Barry Chang to run for county supervisor

by Sue DremannBarry Chang, a Cupertino city councilman who has vigorously fought pollution by the Lehigh Southwest Cement Company, is challenging state Sen. Joe Simitian for the...

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Hot off the press! Programs are ready for this Friday's Celebration of Leaders!

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

Hot off the press! Programs are ready for this Friday's Celebration of Leaders!

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This is one of many reasons that makes Mountain View the best. Thank you Kiwanis!

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

This is one of many reasons that makes Mountain View the best. Thank you Kiwanis!

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UPDATE: No gunman found after 2.5-hour search

by Nick VeroninAfter an "exhaustive search" police have stopped looking for a man with a rifle reportedly seen near the intersection of highways 237 and 85.

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YMCA honors MV woman

by Anna LiMountain View resident Sandy Bergan received the Distinguished Service Award from El Camino YMCA for her services to the Mountain View community.

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Apartment developer buys hotel, Western Appliance building

by Daniel DeBoltPrometheus Real Estate Group is becoming a familiar name in Mountain View's City Hall as it announces its second apartment project since beginning...

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SOLD OUT: Celebration of Leaders Awards event. Friday we honor some exceptional...

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

SOLD OUT: Celebration of Leaders Awards event. Friday we honor some exceptional businesses, individuals and volunteers.

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El Camino bus lanes nixed by council, again

by Daniel DeBoltThe City Council spent two and half hours discussing a plan for dedicated bus rapid transit lanes on El Camino Real on Tuesday, coming to the same position it came...

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Rich Gordon to seek another term in state Assembly

by Gennady SheynerAssemblyman Rich Gordon, D-Menlo Park, announced Thursday morning that he would seek a second term in Sacramento. Gordon represents the 21st District, which will...

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Supreme court will not hear LASD, Bullis case

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 over equitable...

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No fear of drought, for now

by Nick VeroninThough rain has been scarce over the past few months, Mountain View residents have little reason to fear drought at this time, an official with the Santa Clara...

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City museum plan is history

by Daniel DeBoltCity officials have received a letter from the Mountain View Historical Association that axes the city's plans to put a history museum in the back of the...

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Community Services director Dave Muela retires

by Daniel DeboltRetiring Community Services director Dave Muela was teary-eyed when he received a proclamation for his 20 years of service the city.

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Eshoo leads opposition to Stop Online Piracy Act

by Gennady SheynerA pair of Capitol Hill proposals that target pirating of American content by foreign websites are drawing fierce opposition from major high-tech firms and making...

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Know any AMAZING women? Take a few minutes and nominate them today! Deadline to...

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

Know any AMAZING women? Take a few minutes and nominate them today! Deadline to nominate is Monday, February 06, 2012

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Police chase ends in Mountain View

by Sue DremannA 23-year-old East Palo Alto man faces an assault-with-a-deadly-weapon charge after allegedly ramming a Palo Alto police cruiser Sunday.

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World War II vet's heroism honored, 66 years later

by Renee BattiIt was Carl Clark's jacket that the U.S. secretary of the Navy pinned the commendation medal on, but Mr. Clark told the hundreds of well-wishers at this...

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Tonight: Council to vote on Annex flood basin

by Daniel DeBoltAfter several years of engineering and re-engineering a hotly contested plan to dig a flood basin at the Cuesta Annex, the City Council will decide this evening...

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Hundreds celebrate aboard 'Freedom Train'

by mv-voice.comAfter singing a rendition of "We Shall Overcome" at Caltrain's San Mateo station, hundreds of Bay Area residents of all ages celebrated Martin Luther...

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Jewelry, camera stolen in apartment burglary

by mv-voice.comJewelry and a camera were reported stolen when an apartment in the 1800 block of Higdon Avenue was burglarized on Jan. 13, police said.

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Pizza deliveryman robbed at gunpoint

by mv-voice.comA pizza deliveryman was robbed after dropping off a pizza at an apartment in the 2000 block of California Street on Jan. 15, police said.

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Council kills request for detailed meeting minutes

by Daniel DeBoltPlanning commissioners upset about the city ending its practice of keeping a written record of meeting discussions didn't get a break from the City Council on...

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Artful framing

by Andrea GemmetHellen Hsieh of Mountain View prepares to hang artwork by members of Abilities United at Cafe Zoe in Menlo Park. Hsieh was honored with a President's...

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Cuts and more cuts threaten school budgets

by Nick VeroninThe governor's recently published budget proposal is further complicating the already difficult task of planning for next school year, according to the head of...

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VIDEO: Voices Around Town

by Anna LiIn the wake of the recent announcement of unemployment claims hitting a three-year low, the Voice asked people what they thought about economic prospects in 2012.

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Downed high-voltage lines cause fire near trailer park

by Nick VeroninResidents of a Mountain View mobile home park near Moffett Field were roused last night by a series of small "explosions," flashes of bright light and...

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Face-biting suspect may just be cheek-pincher

by Andrea GemmetPolice now say that the woman suspected of biting two children on the face yesterday may have only pinched their cheeks.

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Hospital board to expand by summer

by Nick VeroninThe board of directors for El Camino Hospital plans to expand by three members this summer, officials said.

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Rail authority CEO to resign

by Gennady SheynerCalifornia's quest to build the nation's first high-speed rail took another unexpected twist Thursday when the the man charged with leading the project...

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Amazing turnout at last night's Tri-City mixer. Thank you to Hotel Cabana for h...

from:Chamber of Commerce Mountain View

Amazing turnout at last night's Tri-City mixer. Thank you to Hotel Cabana for hosting, our friends at the Palo Alto Chamber and Los Altos Chamber, and the many sponsors,...

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Hospital workers vote to keep union

by Nick VeroninAfter a contentious vote, overshadowed by accusations of procedural lapses and questionable tactics, service workers at El Camino Hospital turned down a proposal to...

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Fresh & Busy

by Andrea GemmetThe new Fresh & Easy grocery store at Rengstorff Avenue and Middlefield Road drew a huge crowd to its opening on Wednesday morning, Jan. 11, with a line for...

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Agency could end hospital's tax power

by Daniel DeboltThe county's Local Agency Formation Commission might be an obscure agency, but a new state law has empowered it to bypass voters and eliminate special...

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Winter's 14th Spare the Air alert issued

by mv-voice.comNo logs will be burning in the Bay Area Thursday as another Spare the Air Day has been announced by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the 14th for this...

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