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Mountain View City Council unanimously OKs apartment project on East El Camino Real
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Mountain View to begin enforcing parking rules relaxed during pandemic
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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, 8:29 AM

Traffic alert: Los Altos Hills brush fire on southbound I-280
A brush fire has prompted the closure of lanes of southbound Interstate Highway 280 in the area of Los Altos Hills on Friday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. Friday, 7:39 PM

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, 3:37 PM

At Google's campus, state and local leaders urge greater efforts to conserve water
A group of state and local water system officials gathered at Google's Mountain View campus Thursday to tout the benefits of conservation as California faces the likely prospect of a fourth consecutive year of drought. Thursday, 5:22 PM

Mountain View to begin enforcing parking rules relaxed during pandemic
The city of Mountain View announced it will enforce parking rules that were relaxed during the pandemic starting on Oct. 1, including short-term parking zones and the citywide 72-hour parking limits. Thursday, 11:44 AM | 2 comments

Community briefs: Digital equity at Mountain View schools, local TEDxYouth event and robotics for girls
This week in community briefs, the Mountain View Whisman School District is recognized for a commitment to technological equity, Santa Clara County creatives organized a TEDxYouth event and a free robotics class comes to Mountain View. Thursday, 12:56 PM | 1 comments

Environmental watchdog group sues Valley Water over alleged fish-killing practices
Bay Area environmental watchdog San Francisco Baykeeper filed suit on Tuesday against the Santa Clara Valley Water District for allegedly violating the California Constitution and the Fish and Game Code through management practices. Thursday, 11:47 AM

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, 1:41 PM | 39 comments

Flying out of SFO? Better bring your own food as nearly 1,000 food workers strike at airport
Nearly a thousand fast food workers went on strike at the San Francisco International Airport on Monday, causing many food establishments and lounges to shutter, said an airport workers' union. Wednesday, 1:30 PM | 1 comments

Flamingo feedings, bird interactions on hold at Palo Alto zoo amid avian flu outbreak
Concerned about a bird flu outbreak, the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo has removed its birds from public viewing and canceled all bird interactions, including the popular flamingo feeding activity, until further notice. Wednesday, 1:46 PM

The sheriff's race: What the candidates would do about the jails and staffing
We asked contenders for Santa Clara County Sheriff, Kevin Jensen and Robert "Bob" Jonsen, to weigh in on the overbudget new main jail, control of the jails and staffing shortages. Wednesday, 9:27 AM

Santa Clara County Fire will service a portion of NASA Ames land through new fire protection zone
NASA Ames wants to hand off firefighting duties on a portion of its land to Santa Clara County. On Tuesday, county supervisors agreed to take over, as long as they can get a new stream of tax revenue to support it. Tuesday, 1:53 PM

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's race: What they'd do if elected
How the scandal-plagued Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office will operate in a post-Laurie Smith era will be determined by the vote of the people in the Nov. 8 election. Tuesday, 1:38 PM

Newsom signs bills aimed at cracking down on catalytic converter thefts
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office earlier this week announced Newsom has signed two bills aimed at cracking down on catalytic converter theft. Tuesday, 1:55 PM | 1 comments

MVLA high school board race: Thida Cornes focuses on supporting students academically and emotionally
Thida Cornes, who is running for a seat on the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District's board, says that she wants to help create schools where every kid, regardless of background, has a chance to succeed. Monday, 4:51 PM | 3 comments

Final settlement in lawsuit over RV parking restrictions released
The city of Mountain View announced late last month that it would begin enforcing its RV parking restrictions on Oct. 1, having reached a tentative agreement with plaintiffs in a lawsuit over the rules. That agreement is now finalized. Monday, 11:22 AM | 6 comments

Mountain View delivery driver arrested after teen girl reports inappropriate touching
A Mountain View man was arrested Sept. 22 for allegedly inappropriately touching a teenage girl earlier this year, police said. Monday, 1:47 PM

Child, father sustain minor injuries after collision with car outside Mountain View Public Library
A toddler riding a training bicycle with his father near the Mountain View Public Library was struck by a sedan Sept. 23. The child and father are OK, reporting only minor injuries, police said. Monday, 11:46 AM

Proposed development on San Antonio Road gains commission's support, but questions remain about affordable units
The Environmental Planning Commission remained undecided on how to handle the project's affordable units after a last minute alternative option was thrown into the mix. Friday, September 23, 12:28 PM | 18 comments

Corruption trial of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith begins
The trial of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith, who faces several charges of misconduct and perjury, began on Wednesday. Thursday, September 22, 11:26 AM

Eric Mark runs for MVLA board, campaigning on mental health and diversifying class offerings
Eric Mark, a candidate for the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District's board, says he wants to give back to the school district that his three children attended, and seeks to broaden the classes provided to students. Thursday, September 22, 1:46 PM | 1 comments

Stanford adds 759 apartments to housing stock in Sand Hill land deal
Seizing an unexpected opportunity to increase its housing options, Stanford has purchased Oak Creek Apartments, a 759-unit complex located on a prime piece of real estate on Sand Hill Road. Thursday, September 22, 11:26 AM

Esmeralda Ortiz runs for MVLA school board, hoping to broaden pathways for students to succeed
Esmeralda Ortiz is seeking a spot on the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District's board, saying she wants to use her experience working with high schoolers at the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula to aid the district. Wednesday, September 21, 12:43 PM | 3 comments

Coronavirus central: Coronavirus central: Track the latest vaccination and case counts
View maps and charts showing updates on vaccinations, cases, deaths and hospitalizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Friday, September 9, 7:04 PM

Gov. Newsom signs bill addressing state's wild pig problem

Supervisor Cindy Chavez tests positive for COVID-19

'Pod house' found in violation of several city codes

U.S. Justice Department launches COVID-19 fraud strike force groups

MedAssist expands to include all medications for diabetes care

Community briefs: Family health fair, young artists showcase and a nonprofit grant opportunity

Spraying for West Nile virus planned Thursday for some parts of Mountain View, Los Altos Hills and Sunnyvale

Mountain View City Council hopefuls talk housing, homelessness, bicycle safety and more

Seeking to bring a parent's perspective, Carrol Titus-Zambre joins race for MVLA board seat

Why it's so hard for kids in crisis to access the mental health care they need in Santa Clara County

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