Express: Landlord's rent control measure will be on fall ballot; Close bars, state says; Guest opinions on reforming MVPD and reopening schools

2 PM Monday, June 29, 2020 Support Local Journalism Top Stories from the Mountain View Voice staff Landlord-backed rent control measure heading to voters this November by Kevin Forestieri A voter-initiated ballot measure that would curtail Mountain View's rent control program is headed to voters this fall. Tenant advocacy groups say it amounts to a "sneaky repeal" that will outright kill rent control protections. Read More » Coronavirus central: State recommends Santa Clara County indoor bars stay closed by Embarcadero Media staff The coronavirus continues to take its toll on the Midpeninsula. On Sunday, Santa Clara County reported 4,162 cases and 155 deaths; San Mateo County had 3,141 cases and 106 deaths. Read More » Guest opinion: Reform MVPD now by Salim Damerdji In an op-ed, Mountain View resident Salim Damerdji calls on the city of Mountain View to reform the police department. Read More » Guest opinion: The risk of returning to the classroom in the fall by Sophia Caramagno In a guest opinion, Mountain View High School social studies teacher Sophia Caramagno writes about her concern with potentially reopening schools in the fall. Read More » Caltrain launches COVID-19 customer surveys by Bay City News Service Caltrain and SamTrans launched customer surveys Monday to try to find out rider preferences and priorities amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Read More » Blogs 'It was not responsible to put our staff in jeopardy.' Flea St. Cafe halts outdoor dining in Menlo Park After a week of cautious outdoor dining service, Flea St. Cafe in Menlo Park is reverting to a takeout-only operation, citing concerns about the recent uptick in coronavirus cases. "We made a commitment at the onset of this pandemic to be conservative and ultra-cautious,” reads an email the restaurant sent out on Saturday. "We put the safety of our staff, with responsibility to them and their families, above all else. Due to recent concerning and upward trends in the virus we'... Read More » For more top stories, go to the Mountain View Voice Home Page » Town Square Mountain View's Online Gathering Place Despite calls for defunding, Mountain View keeps its annual police budget intact The Mountain View City Council approved a $44.8 million budget for the city's police department Tuesday, holding firm on law enforcement spending following hours of impassioned calls to divert money from cops to social services. Read More » Guest opinion: Reform MVPD now In an op-ed, Mountain View resident Salim Damerdji calls on the city of Mountain View to reform the police department. Read More » Guest opinion: The risk of returning to the classroom in the fall In a guest opinion, Mountain View High School social studies teacher Sophia Caramagno writes about her concern with potentially reopening schools in the fall. Read More » For more conversation, go to TownSquare Home Page » View as a Web Page Express is published by the Mountain View Voice. You received Express because you signed up for it or it is included in your membership subscription. We respect your privacy by never sharing, selling or renting our subscriber email addresses. We welcome your story tips, questions or comments. For advertising information, contact our digital media sales manager. Subscribe, unsubscribe or change your e-mail address/preferences Copyright 2020 Embarcadero Media 450 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto CA 94306