Mountain View
Coverage of Mountain View in the Nexus archive.
- Denver7 Investigates obtains new video related to shooting involving former Mountain View town councilman
Denver7 Investigates obtained video footage related to a 2024 shooting in Conifer involving former Mountain View town councilman Brent Metz. The surveillance video shows two teenagers approaching Metz's property for homecoming pictures, which led to a confrontation when Metz shot one boy in the face. Sources confirm that Metz was sentenced after being found guilty of assault.
- Mountain View fire causes $5K in damage to business
Mountain View firefighters successfully stopped a fire from spreading into businesses at a shopping center on Grant Road. Crews responded to the 1300 block of Grant Road following a 911 call reported flames coming from an exterior structure attached to a building.
- Mountain View man charged with attempted murder in Big Island shooting
A Mountain View man has been charged in connection with a shooting that critically injured a Hilo man earlier this week. The individual who faced charges is 35 years old.
- Mountain View shooting suspect arrested, victim in critical condition
A 35-year-old man was arrested in Mountain View on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting. The victim remains in critical condition.
- Man arrested after Mountain View shooting leaves one in critical condition
A 35-year-old man was arrested following a shooting in Mountain View, Hawaii, which left a 53-year-old man in critical condition. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning.
- Bay Area man sentenced for assaulting woman outside 7-Eleven
A 20-year-old Mountain View man was sentenced to four years in state prison for assaulting and groping a woman outside a 7-Eleven in East Palo Alto. The conviction was reported by the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.
- Big Island police charge 2 Mountain View men on drug and firearm offenses
Hawaii Island Police arrested and charged two Mountain View men with multiple drug and firearm offenses. The men were taken into custody for violations related to drug and firearm offenses.
- Alphabet: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Alphabet Inc. reported second-quarter profit of $112.19 billion, with per-share earnings of $9.11, surpassing Wall Street expectations of $2.88 per share. The company generated $119.8 billion in revenue, which beat forecasts of $101.28 billion after adjusting for advertising commissions.
- Google employees are organizing around a new concern: keeping their jobs
Nearly 100 Google employees protested job security near the company's Mountain View headquarters, with over 4,500 signing a petition demanding guaranteed severance, voluntary exits, and an end to performance quotas. The Alphabet Workers Union, representing 1,400 members, organized the event, highlighting growing concerns over layoffs and AI's impact on roles.
- 4,500 Google employees sign petition demanding layoff protections
More than 100 Google employees rallied outside the company's Mountain View headquarters, demanding job security protections. Over 4,500 Google employees signed a petition advocating for layoff safeguards.
- The backlash against Flock cameras is spreading
Flock Safety's automated license plate recognition (ALPR) systems face growing backlash due to privacy risks, misuse by law enforcement, unauthorized data sharing, and inaccuracy. Incidents include officers allegedly stalking ex-partners or protesters, data shared with hundreds of agencies without consent, and false alerts leading to unnecessary stops.
- Flock is falling out of favor with police departments
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has let its contract with surveillance company Flock Safety expire due to privacy and civil liberties concerns. Multiple police jurisdictions, including Mountain View, Santa Cruz, and others, have also ended their associations with Flock since 2025 over data-sharing practices and errors in its license plate recognition technology, which have led to wrongful arrests and civil rights issues.
- Missing teen, 16, last seen in Mountain View Sunday
Police in Mountain View are searching for 16-year-old Marilyn, who was last seen Sunday night. She is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 95 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
- 24-year-old motorcyclist killed in Mountain View collision, speed suspected
A 24-year-old motorcyclist died in a head-on collision with a sedan on South Glenwood Road in Mountain View. The incident is Hawaii Island's 17th traffic fatality of 2026, with speed suspected as a factor.
- SJ man sentenced to 25 years-to life for killing 8-month-old daughter
A 36-year-old San Jose man, Jesse Manuel Figueroa, was sentenced to 25 years-to-life in prison for killing his 8-month-old daughter, Raina, by striking her across the face, causing brain damage. The incident occurred while he was babysitting her, and he took the child to a Mountain View fire station in July.
- Google Engineer Charged With Insider Trading on Polymarket
A Google engineer has been charged with insider trading on Polymarket. The incident involves Alphabet Inc.'s upcoming earnings report scheduled for April 24, 2025, and the location of Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California.
- Chips Have an Earnings Season of Their Own
Google's newest version 8 TPU chips are featured in a chip tray at the company's on-campus lab. The lab is located in Mountain View, California. The event took place on March 24, 2026.
- Google's Liz Reid on Who Will Own Search in a World of AI
Google's Liz Reid discusses the future of search in an AI-driven world, highlighting potential shifts in ownership and technological control. The article references Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California.
- Vista Strikes Deal to Speed Up Google AI in Software Portfolio
Vista has entered a partnership to accelerate the integration of Google's AI technology into its software portfolio. The collaboration aims to enhance performance and capabilities across Vista's software offerings.