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Students Who Like Programming: Google's Summer of Code Deadline is April 3
If you are a student who likes writing computer programs then Google's Summer of Code (GSoC) gives you a chance to contribute to a real world ope... |
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on Mar 31, 2009 at 9:52 am by O, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood |
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Join the Group to Preserve the Historic Grant Road Open Space!
If you have a Facebook, then please join the group dedicated to preserving this century-old extremely historic open space!
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on Mar 30, 2009 at 10:50 pm by Daniel Mart, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
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Rising sea level gets city's attention
The city of Mountain View's Planning Department is taking seriously a projected rise in the water level of the San Francisco Bay that could lead to periodic flooding of much o... |
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on Mar 30, 2009 at 6:23 pm by Jeff, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Huff teacher is out for the year
A fourth grade teacher at Huff Elementary School teacher who some accused of having an "abusive" teaching style will not return to her classroom this year, according to a lett... |
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on Mar 30, 2009 at 5:29 pm by omg, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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City to receive $1.6M in stimulus funding
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo announced today that Mountain View will receive $719,000 in stimulus funding to go towards improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emi... |
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on Mar 30, 2009 at 11:12 am by USA, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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Google exec plans 6,000-square-foot home
Try Googling Google co-founder Larry Page and you won't find out much -- certainly not about what he's got in mind for his Palo Alto home. But this week he's applying for a pe... |
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on Mar 28, 2009 at 11:21 pm by kanan krishnan, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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County takes 'carrot' approach on bags
In its quest to encourage residents to embrace reusable shopping bags, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this week decided to hold off on exploring a ban or fee, opt... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 3:09 pm by JJ, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
TONIGHT: Huge Whisman project before council
In a development that is slated to be larger than Mayfield -- but probably without as much controversy -- 38 acres of industrial land could be converted to a mix of single fam... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 9:55 am by Rez, a resident of the Waverly Park neighborhood |
OTHER ISSUES
Two-alarm fire damages Springer Street home
Investigators are trying to determine what started a two-alarm fire at a home in Mountain View on Thursday night, according to the fire department.
Read the full story here h... |
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on Mar 27, 2009 at 8:31 am by Courtney Walters, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood |
OTHER ISSUES
Mountain View tackles hate crimes, plans for proactive approach
After a spate of recent hate crimes in Mountain View, community leaders said Wednesday that the city needs to take a proactive approach to promoting tolerance.
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on Mar 26, 2009 at 10:32 pm by Mike Laursen, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Officials: 25 pinched in Rengstorff Park cleanup
Police arrested 25 people in Rengstorff Park for gambling and drinking last year, city officials say, in efforts to rid the park of gang members and others who have been causi... |
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on Mar 26, 2009 at 9:59 pm by that one guy, a resident of the The Crossings neighborhood |
HEY TECH!
Recycle Electronics at Shoreline Amphitheater This Saturday
If you have old computers, disk drives and other electronic items that you want to dispose of in an environmentally friendly way then take them to the Shoreline Amphitheatre, ... |
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on Mar 26, 2009 at 4:47 pm by Angela Hey, Mountain View Voice Blogger |
HEY TECH!
Vint Cerf on Tech Policy
Steven Levy of Wired interviewed Dr Vint Cerf today (Mar 25, 2009) at the Computer History Museum. The event promoted the |
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 6:43 pm by Angela Hey, Mountain View Voice Blogger |
OTHER ISSUES
El Camino launches unique genomic center
Patients at El Camino Hospital will have access to a powerful new medical tool this week after the hospital becomes the first in the nation to open its own genomic center.
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 4:28 pm by Deniece, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood |
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Cocaine, cash, cars seized in major drug bust
A two-year investigation into a major South Bay drug trafficking operation resulted in 14 arrests and the seizure of large quantities of cash and cocaine, the U.S. Drug Enforc... |
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on Mar 25, 2009 at 12:32 am by Kendra J. Blair, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
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Housing market through the roof
While the housing market seems to have slowed elsewhere, homes have been selling faster than ever in Mountain View, with prices continuing their dramatic rise.
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 10:39 pm by eric, a resident of another community |
HEY TECH!
Simonyi In Space Again - Backup Esther Dyson Visits MV April 7
In March 2008, I wrote an article on space traveler and former Microsoft executive, Charles Simonyi. Tomorrow, Charles is off... |
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 10:35 pm by Angela Hey, Mountain View Voice Blogger |
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Man robbed at knifepoint on El Camino
Police are looking for a man who attacked another man on El Camino Real on Wednesday night and then stole his iPod and cell phone at knifepoint.
Read the full story here http... |
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 7:07 pm by Randall Flagg, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
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Survey: Locals want first dibs at Senior Center
A survey of Mountain View seniors finds that, among other things, they want to be given priority over seniors coming from other cities to the extremely popular Senior Center o... |
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 4:38 pm by Andrew, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
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High-speed-rail agency strapped for cash
High-speed-rail agency strapped for cash
Rail authority looks for a state loan for 800-mile high-speed-train line
by Gennady Sheyner
Palo Alto Online Staff
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 12:45 pm by Mike Laursen, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood |
OTHER ISSUES
Rod Diridon: High-speed rail on track, needed
Rod Diridon, a key leader of the high speed rail project to link San Francisco and Los Angeles, told a Palo Alto audience this week that it's $90 million and many months too l... |
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on Mar 24, 2009 at 7:59 am by HSR bankrupt, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood |
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Tomorrow's events (March 24)
[Web Link Talk: Helping Boys Behave]
Jomary Hilliard, Ph.D. discusses boys and discipline at the Mountain V... |
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on Mar 23, 2009 at 3:34 pm by Karin Bricker, Supervising Librarian, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood |
OTHER ISSUES
Hatred of policemen made official in Oakland
I was present (as a guest) at US Citizenship Naturalization Oath Ceremenony in Oakland on March 17, held in Paramount Theatre in Oakland.
I was appalled when the official Ma... |
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on Mar 23, 2009 at 11:26 am by Naturalized Citizen, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
Run, learn and help Zimbabwe
It's been a fruitful decade for Ellen Clark's Sustainable Living Foundation, which puts on the now-famous Zimbabwe Run. But Clark hopes that this year will be a banner one.
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on Mar 22, 2009 at 7:01 pm by Randall Flagg, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood |
OTHER ISSUES
Commission cracks down on council's free seats at Shoreline
Responding to complaints from other cities, the California Fair Political Practices Commission is regulating the use of free tickets -- like those given to City Council member... |
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on Mar 22, 2009 at 1:50 pm by eric, a resident of another community |
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