Express: Meet the class of 2020; Pot business files claim against MV; County orders hospitals to step up COVID-19 testing

2 PM Thursday, June 11, 2020 Support Local Journalism Top Stories from the Mountain View Voice staff Meet the class of 2020: Five students, five stories by Kate Bradshaw High school graduation looked different this year in Mountain View and Los Altos. We spoke with five students who overcame challenges in their journeys through high school to hear what they've learned. Read More » Cannabis business files $900K claim against Mountain View after it was blocked from opening by Kevin Forestieri A marijuana delivery business is seeking $900,000 in damages from the city of Mountain View, alleging that city staff blindsided them with new restrictions that prevented them from opening. Read More » County issues order requiring hospitals, clinics to step up COVID-19 testing by Sue Dremann Citing a continual lag in COVID-19 testing by hospitals, Santa Clara County issued a new order on Wednesday requiring hospitals and clinics to test at least three categories of people. Read More » As COVID-19 restrictions ease, transit agencies prepare for returning riders by Bay City News Service Public transit agencies in the South Bay on Monday detailed their plans to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to welcome back passengers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More » Coronavirus central: Santa Clara County records 35 new cases of COVID-19 by Embarcadero Media staff The coronavirus continues to take its toll on the Midpeninsula. On Thursday, Santa Clara County reported 3,063 cases and 148 deaths. San Mateo County had 2,494 cases and 93 deaths as of Wednesday. Read More » For more top stories, go to the Mountain View Voice Home Page » Town Square Mountain View's Online Gathering Place In the wake of protests, Mountain View residents demand police reform A coalition of Mountain View residents are demanding that the city take action to reform the Mountain View Police Department, ending what they describe as unjust law enforcement activities and a culture of systemic racism. Read More » Mountain View council expected to close Castro Street this summer to make room for outdoor dining The Mountain View City Council on Tuesday is expected to vote to close off several blocks of Castro Street to traffic through September, allowing downtown restaurants to reopen and use the empty roadway for outdoor dining. Read More » 'Meet this moment': Growing coalition calls for Palo Alto to expand access to Foothills Park Calling it a policy that sends a terrible message, dozens of Palo Alto residents and community leaders are petitioning the City Council to abolish a law that keeps residents who live in other cities from visiting Foothills Park. 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