Express: Today's news and events in Mountain View

2 PM Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Top Stories from the Mountain View Voice staff

Walk to raise money for painful disease
A local woman with a neurological disorder affecting muscles and motor skills will walk to raise mon... (Wednesday, 11:23 AM)

County investigating head of child support over use of credit cards
Santa Clara County has placed the director of the Department of Child Support Services on paid leave... (Wednesday, 9:52 AM)

Public input favors Mountain View minimum wage increase
Residents and local businesses are largely in favor of an increase to Mountain View's minimum wage, ... (Tuesday, 1:59 PM)

Tempting kids with tastier hot lunches
Kids may be on the fast track for gourmet meals at school -- or, at least, better meals. Following a... (Wednesday, 9:13 AM)

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Today's events (September 10)

Author Linda Sexton on 'Bespotted'
Linda Gray Sexton will share her latest memoir, "Bespotted: My Family's Love Affair with Thirty-Eight Dalmations," which explores the role of dogs in her literary family's lives. Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc. Palo Alto, 74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto.

Harvesting rainwater talk
This talk at the Los Altos Library will discuss how to use rainwater to irrigate gardens and decrease flooding. Topics will include rain catchment systems, cisterns and other techniques. Sept. 10, 7-9 p.m. Free. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos.

Tomorrow's events (September 11)

'Scams, Spams and Lies' talk
Suzana Gal from the Santa Clara County District Attorney's office will give a talk discussing common scams that occur by email, over the phone and in person. Sept. 11, 1-2 p.m. Free. Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View.

'Water by the Spoonful'
TheatreWorks will put on a production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, "Water by the Spoonful," a story about a community of strangers who find refuge in an online chat room. Tuesday-Saturday, Aug. 20-Sept. 14, see website for specific times and dates. $19-$74. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View.

Author Sukey Forbes on 'The Angel in My Pocket'
Sukey Forbes will share her new book, "The Angel in My Pocket: A Story of Love, Loss, and Life After Death," which tells of her response to the sudden death of her young daughter. Sept. 11, 7 p.m. Free Books Inc., 74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto.

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Google backs 5,000 new homes in North Bayshore
In a planning commission meeting on Wednesday, Google declared support of zoning for as many as 5,00...

MVWSD superintendent defends $20 + million in reserves; teachers& parents challenge his priorities
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Will NASA Ames workers be 'guinea pigs' for Google?
Google is planning to take a leap forward in the development of its self-driving car by removing dri...

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