Election Security Conference Staged At Google

The event features a keynote address from California Secretary of State Alex Padilla and will be moderated by Supervisor Joe Simitian.

Mountain View Ranks No. 1 For Highest Labor Force In California

HomeArea.com compiled the U.S. Census stats to rate the state's cities with over 60,000 population for the highest percentage of workers.

City Planner Returns Home For Manager Job

Aarti Shrivastava will rejoin the city of Mountain View as the assistant city manager, a local government she worked for about a decade ago.

Mountain View Council Expected to OK $5M in Road Improvements

Funding for the project comes from employment-oriented social network service LinkedIn, which was founded in Mountain View.

Mountain View Legal Eagle Appointed For Santa Clara County Court

Outgoing California Gov. Jerry Brown appointed Nicole Isger, along with a handful of other judges in Bay Area counties.

Speaking Spanish Elevates Role In Mountain View

The city wants residents who are literate in Spanish to come forward to lead their community through a special civic engagement program.

Mountain View Hires Finance Director Who Knows Ropes, Region

Jesse Takahashi has certainly cut his teeth in the world of fiscal responsibility with South Bay agencies in particular.

Big Business To Pay More With Measure P Passing

Measure P -- commonly referred to as the "head tax" passed -- with about two thirds of the voters opting to collect from business by size.

Mountain View To Roll Out Pot Business Tax

Measure Q passed in Mountain View with a whopping 80.69 percent voting in favor of the city making money on cannabis businesses.

Google-City Address Climate Change At Monday Meeting

The city of Mountain View wants to tap into the tech giant's civic leadership program to come up with climate change solutions.

Marijuana Tax Measures May Roll In Pot of Funds For Silicon Vly.

A handful of cities in Santa Clara, San Mateo counties have joined the party of jurisdictions within California's 58 to tax cannabis.

Taxing Cannabis On Ballot, Makes Way For Legalizing

Mountain View, Morgan Hill and Santa Clara registered voters may decide on Election Day to impose a business tax on the sale of marijuana.

Community Shuttle Extended Through 2019 In Mountain View

Google funding will keep the free service available to residents seven days a week.

Peninsula Bikeway Would Connect Mountain View, Nearby Cities

The community is invited to a launch event for the bikeway which has the support of four Peninsula cities and Stanford University.

Grants Available To Support 'Community For All' In Mountain View

Up to $60,000 will go to local groups serving immigrant and mixed-status families. Applications being accepted, but there is a deadline.

Critical Shortage Of Election Poll Workers In Mtn View, County

The county needs another 1400 workers, who'll each earn up to $200. Being bilingual is a plus.

Election Officers Needed in North County for June 5th Election

Earn up to $200. Bilingual workers are also in high demand.

Mountain View Residents File Complaint Over Rental Control Plan

An initiative that would revise a rent control policy put in place in Mountain View in 2016 is under fire.

Russian Accused Of Hacking Mountain View Company In Bay Area Jail

"This is deeply troubling behavior once again emanating from Russia," said US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. LinkedIn was targeted.

Feds 'Unhappy' With Tesla Actions In Model X Crash Investigation

NTSB stated it is "unhappy with the release of investigative information by Tesla" in the deadly March 23 crash in Mountain View.

County of Santa Clara Raises The Bar For Transgender Services

Office of LGBTQ Affairs also appoints new program manager for transgender services

Mountain View Enrolling For Spanish Language Leadership Program

It's the second year the city has held the popular civic engagement academy for Spanish-language speakers.

CA Voter Records Breached; Hackers Want Ransom

A security expert with Kromtech said cyber criminals have stolen the information of more than 19 million California voters.

'Oughta Be a Law…Or Not' Contest Open To Mountain View Residents

Do YOU have an idea for something that should be law in California? Or what about something that should be repealed? Speak up!

New Mountain View City Policy Further Protects Immigrants

Mountain View City Council approved new policy language including a clause stating the city will not enforce federal civil immigration laws.

'Free Speech' Rallies Planned At Google Offices

Jack Posobiec, a self-described "New Right conservative," is among organizers of the #MarchonGoogle.

Legislator's 'Java With Jerry' Event Set For Mountain View

The Democrat who represents the Peninsula and parts of Silicon Valley plans to provide free coffee.

Mountain View Considering Transferring Water Rights to East Palo Alto

On May 23, the Mountain View City Council will consider transferring a million gallons per day of water supply to the City of East Palo Alto

State Farm Policyholders In California May Receive Refunds: Insurance Commissioner

Calif. owners of State Farm homeowners' and renters' policies will receive $13.3 million in refunds, the state insurance commissioner says.

Trump Declares Santa Clara County A Disaster Due To Storms; Federal Help Now Available

President Trump has declared a major disaster in 8 of the 9 Bay Area counties because of winter storms in February, federal officials say.

Federal Assistance Sought by Water District to Prevent Future Flooding

Santa Clara Valley Water District officials hope to "convince the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to step in and work with us."

Bay Area Politician Proposes Legislation to Let California Bars Serve Alcohol Until 4 AM

A state senator's proposed legislation would allow local governments to permit bars and restaurants to serve alcohol until 4 am.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed Against Mountain View by Former Officer

An ex-Mountain View cop who sued the city alleging he was unfairly terminated had his lawsuit dismissed by a Santa Clara County Court judge.

Mountain View City Offices to Be Closed During the Holidays

Most City offices and non-emergency response facilities won't be open or will have modified hours starting December 24.

Community-Building, Diversity-Focused Forum Planned For Mountain View

The citywide event will be in early 2017, planned by the Human Relations Commission​.

Rental Housing Committee Recruitment Begins In Mountain View

Interested? Apply by Dec. 20. Informational meetings for tenants and landlords also coming up.

Mtn. View Council Passes Urgency Ordinance On Just-Cause Evictions

The ordinance was drafted in response to an increase of no-cause evictions and eviction threats in the weeks before election.

Interested In Attending 58th Presidential Inauguration In Washington D.C., Mtn. View?

Congresswoman Eshoo holding lottery for 18th Congressional District residents for tickets to January swearing-in ceremony. Details here ...

Lt. Gov. Newsom Praises Passage Of Marijuana, Gun Control Measures In California Election

Prop 64 "will go down as a milestone ... to begin the end of the war on drugs," he said of the marijuana act.

Santa Clara County Measures: What Passed, What Failed In Tuesday's Election

Two proposals surrounding rent stabilization were on ballots in Mountain View. (Breaking)