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About Malea
Malea Martin covers the City Hall beat in Mountain View. Before joining the Mountain View Voice in 2022, she covered local politics and education for New Times San Luis Obispo, a weekly newspaper on the Central Coast of California.Malea was born in San Diego but spent most of her life in San Luis Obispo before heading back to SoCal to attend Claremont McKenna College. She graduated in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Literature and Government, plus a minor in Human Rights Studies. In her free time, Malea enjoys trail running, tending to her growing army of houseplants, and scouring antique stores for unique vintage finds.
Stories by Malea
Hicks wants to make sure public amenities match the rate of growth in Mountain View
According to Vice Mayor Alison Hicks, there’s no question that Mountain View is going to grow. But how that growth takes shape is something that city leaders can influence, which is why she's running for reelection.[Wednesday, October 12, 2022]
Two family members arrested in July drowning death of Mountain View 9-year-old
Following the drowning death of a 9-year-old Mountain View boy in July, police announced that two family members have been arrested on suspicion of child endangerment.[Friday, October 7, 2022]
Traffic signals at Castro Street intersections will return to normal starting this week
During the pandemic, the traffic signals on Castro Street at Villa, Dana and California streets were changed to flashing red, essentially turning those intersections into stop signs. On Oct. 6 and 7, the city will change them back.[Thursday, October 6, 2022]
Community briefs: Volunteer with Compassion Week, become a Junior Ranger and enjoy a free cardio dance class
This week in community briefs, the annual Compassion Week seeks volunteers, the Santa Clara County Junior Rangers program offers virtual programming for kids, and The Village at San Antonio Center hosts a free cardio dance class.[Thursday, October 6, 2022]
Mountain View man arrested for sex crimes involving minors
A Mountain View man was arrested on charges of felony possession of child pornography and other sex crimes after a multi-month investigation by the Mountain View Police Department.[Wednesday, October 5, 2022]
One person injured, multiple apartments damaged from East El Camino residential fire
One resident suffered burn injuries on Oct. 3 after an accidental residential fire broke out in an apartment in a multi-family residence in the 800 block of East El Camino Real in Mountain View.[Wednesday, October 5, 2022]
Mountain View’s draft Housing Element doesn’t meet state requirements yet, Sacramento says
The city of Mountain View will have to go back to the drawing board on its draft Housing Element after state officials identified some major inconsistencies with California law.[Tuesday, October 4, 2022]
Man arrested in Mountain View for alleged assault with a stick
A man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly hit a man in the face with a stick early Thursday morning at the Evelyn Avenue Safe Parking Lot in Mountain View.[Saturday, October 1, 2022]
Mountain View City Council incumbents lead in campaign donations, bringing in thousands from local unions
Incumbent Councilmember Ellen Kamei is currently leading the pack of five candidates for total funds raised in the Mountain View City Council race, with Mayor Lucas Ramirez close behind.[Friday, September 30, 2022]
Mountain View City Council unanimously OKs apartment project on East El Camino Real
A housing development on El Camino Real that plans to add nearly 200 net-new units -- plus demolish a few dozen existing units -- was approved enthusiastically by the Mountain View City Council.[Wednesday, September 28, 2022]
