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District is weighing layoffs BY STEPHANIE LAM Daily Post Correspondent
The Mountain View Whisman School District is preparing to cut several full-time district positions next year in an effort to save $9 million. Parent Lillian Good said at a board
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cut any program that directly or indirectly improve our students’ education,” Good said. “Instead wait and see to what degree, if any, a deficit is actually realized.” Mountain View is looking to slice [See LAYOFFS, page 26]
Parents say to wait before cuts meeting on Thursday that she is con- potential financial woes, but instead cerned the district is making reductions saw revenue growth, Good said. based on flawed budget data. In previ“The most responsible option at this ous years, the district has warned about point in time is to pause on deciding to
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H-1 VISA OVERHAUL: The Department of Homeland Security is replacing its lottery system for H-1B visas with a new approach prioritizing skilled, higher-paid foreign workers. The change follows actions by the Trump administration to reshape the visa program. Critics say it has been a pipeline for overseas workers willing to work for lower pay. It will go into effect Feb. 27, 2026. Supporters say the program drives innovation and growth, while critics argue it often fills entry-level positions. PULLED SEGMENT AIRS: A news segment critical of the Trump administration’s immigration policy was pulled from “60 Minutes” but is now circulating online. The segment featured interviews with migrants sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison under President Trump’s [See THE UPDATE, page 4]
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ON THE SCENE — San Mateo officers Dylan Kayzar and Jared Rogge walk with clinician Briana Fair while on a call. CalMatters photo by Manuel Orbegozo.
Residents weigh in on e-bike rules BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ
The Post will be off Redwood City residents are concerned proposed e-bike policies restricting Christmas Day. We that the age and speed of riders will create will be back Friday. “unnecessary” limitations on bicyclists. Daily Post Staff Writer
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