Express: School board gives superintendent $1.2M loan over parent opposition; Confusion over outdoor dining; County's case count tops 5,400

2 PM Monday, July 6, 2020 Support Local Journalism Top Stories from the Mountain View Voice staff Despite criticism, Mountain View Whisman school board approves $1.2M home loan for superintendent by Kevin Forestieri Mountain View Whisman School District Superintendent Ayinde Rudolph will get a $1.2 million low-interest loan from the school district to purchase a house in the area, despite opposition from over 1,000 people who signed a petition. Read More » State denies Santa Clara County's plan to reopen economy, prompting confusion over outdoor dining by Gennady Sheyner Santa Clara County suffered a stinging setback over the weekend in its strategy to reopen the economy, when the state rejected its plan to allow more businesses, including gyms and hair salons, to reopen later this month. Read More » Coronavirus central: Santa Clara County total pushes past 5,400 with 141 new cases by Embarcadero Media staff The coronavirus continues to take its toll on the Midpeninsula. On Monday, Santa Clara County reported 5,408 cases and 164 deaths. San Mateo County had 3,599 cases and 108 deaths as of Sunday. Read More » Opinion Guest opinion: Yes to more homes by Ilya Gurin and Allen Zheng In an op-ed, Mountain View residents Ilya Gurin and Allen Zheng respond to a recent guest opinion on a housing project at 1001 North Shoreline Blvd. Read More » Arts One message told 16 ways: Artists behind Black Lives Matter mural in Palo Alto ask what more will be done beyond street art Right now, the public can visit Hamilton Avenue in front of City Hall to see a nearly 245-foot-long and 17-foot-tall vibrant street mural reflecting the global Black Lives Matter movement as seen through the eyes of 16 artists. Read More » For more top stories, go to the Mountain View Voice Home Page » Best Bets This week's events Today's events (July 6) Event: Red Rock Coffee's ZOOM Open Mic Red Rock Coffee hosts a Zoom open-mic night. Today, July 6, 6 p.m. Go to redrockcoffee.org. Virtual Tour: Valley Relics Museum A guided tour of a one-of-a kind pop culture museum featuring neon signs, classic cars, advertising art, film sets and a playable retro arcade. Today, July 6, 6:30 p.m. Go to menlopark.org. Tomorrow's events (July 7) Class: Reboot and Recharge Tuesdays Yoga A live yoga class to help participants stretch and strengthen their bodies, minds and spirits. Tomorrow, July 7, 12:30 p.m. Go to yourhealthandjoy.com Class: Virtual Language Swap Participants can help someone learn to speak their native language and practice a new language they'd like to learn. Tuesdays, 4-6pm, through July 28. Register at mountainview.libcal.com. For more hot picks, go to the Community Calendar » Town Square Mountain View's Online Gathering Place Parents urge school board to rename Huff Elementary School The Mountain View Whisman School District will consider renaming Huff Elementary School following a revelation that the school's namesake held racist and anti-immigrant views around the turn of the 20th century. Read More » Mountain View City Council approves seven-story housing complex next door to new offices An area of Mountain View dominated by diffuse industrial buildings is about to undergo a major transformation, following the approval of a 303-unit mixed-use housing project for the Terra Bella neighborhood. 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