Mountain View Considers Zoning Changes to Boost Housing
New R3 rules aim to add more apartments and condos while keeping local control
Nominations Open for DAR's Historic Preservation Medal
Bob Gagnon Honored as a 2026 CRN Channel Chief
Lifestyle
Mountain View planning commission backs major rowhouse project
Despite misgivings, commission approves nearly 200 rowhomes in East Whisman

Mountain View Nonprofit Forgoes Federal Funding to Uphold Values
Community Services Agency will not apply for grants that require tracking immigration status or restricting referrals.
Mountain View Aims to Expand Parks, But Funding Remains a Challenge
City's new parks and recreation strategic plan calls for adding 87 more acres of parkland, but the $1.2 billion price tag raises concerns.
Sports
Stanford Baseball Legend Mark Marquess Dies at 78
Marquess led the Cardinal to two national titles and over 1,600 wins in 41 seasons as head coach.

Riordan Boys Basketball Sidelined as Opponents Forfeit Games
Tuberculosis outbreak leads to postponements and forfeits of rescheduled matchups.
Willow by Cricbuzz Brings Free USA Cricket to YouTube for T20 World Cup
New creator-led alternate telecasts and expanded coverage announced for the 2026 tournament.
Entertainment
John Mellencamp Praises Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show
The rock legend says the Latin superstar's performance was "great" despite initially joking about his stage name.

John Mellencamp Praises Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show
The veteran rocker says the Latin star's performance was "great" despite initially joking about his stage name.
John Mellencamp Praises Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show
The veteran rocker says the Latin superstar's performance was "great" despite initially joking about his stage name.
Business
Aurora Innovation Highlights Driverless Trucking Expansion in Q4 Earnings Call
The autonomous vehicle company reports rapid progress in commercial operations and plans to scale driverless trucks in 2026.

Super Bowl Boosts Mountain View Economy, But Hardware Store Closure Raises Concerns
Local businesses see influx of visitors, but longtime hardware store to shut down after over 50 years
Aurora Innovation Highlights Driverless Trucking Milestone in Q4 Earnings Call
Company reports rapid expansion of autonomous operations and commercialization plans for 2026 and beyond.
Tech
Google Gemini Boss Describes Working with Founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin
Demis Hassabis told Fortune it's a return to the "shipping culture" from "the golden era of Google."

FCC Space Bureau Chief Outlines Regulatory Reform Agenda
Proposals aim to allocate more spectrum, streamline satellite licensing, and give operators more flexibility.
U.S. Marine Corps Awards Kodiak AI Autonomous Ground Vehicle Development Contract
Kodiak will integrate its AI-powered autonomous system into a Marine ROGUE-Fires carrier ground vehicle