Mountain View Voice

06/24/2026

Mountain View’s downtown pedestrian mall is set to become a testing ground for local artists, makers and small businesses this fall, as the city prepares to launch a new Makers Market on Castro Street.

Mountain View’s downtown pedestrian mall is set to become a testing ground for local artists, makers and small businesses this fall, as the city prepares to launch a new Makers Market on Castro Street.

06/23/2026

After two Mountain View Los Altos High School District trustees clashed over an appointment to a city transportation committee, the board has found a path forward.

After two Mountain View Los Altos High School District trustees clashed over an appointment to a city transportation committee, the board has found a path forward. Following a June 15 discussion, President Thida Cornes will continue to serve.

06/23/2026

Thousands of community members of all ages and backgrounds gathered outside City Hall Saturday to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during Mountain View’s city-sponsored Pride event.

Thousands of community members of all ages and backgrounds gathered outside City Hall Saturday to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during Mountain View's city-sponsored Pride event.

06/23/2026

With trains gliding by and bells clanging in the background, a group of local dignitaries and community members gathered at Mountain View’s train depot earlier this month to celebrate the unveiling of a new public art display.

With trains gliding by and bells clanging in the background, a group of local dignitaries and community members gathered at Mountain View’s train depot last week to celebrate the unveiling of a new public art display.

06/19/2026

Calling all Peninsula photographers! This is your chance to have your photo included in a special exhibit at the Palo Alto Art Center and win up to $500. Enter the 2026 Photo Contest by Friday, July 3rd.

Learn more and submit your photos: https://peninsulacontest2026.artcall.org

06/19/2026

Mountain View is making inroads with a plan to add more parkland in the Terra Bella neighborhood, a part of the city slated for housing growth.

Mountain View is making inroads with a plan to add more parkland in the Terra Bella neighborhood, a part of the city slated for housing growth.

06/19/2026

Santa Clara County will be the first in the region to fund efforts to release every Bay Area resident unlawfully detained by ICE.

Santa Clara County will be the first in the region to fund efforts to release every Bay Area resident unlawfully detained by ICE.

06/19/2026

Mountain View residents looking to replace their gas water heaters may have more time to take advantage of city rebates after the Mountain View City Council approved an additional $500,00 for the city’s heat pump water heater rebate program.

Mountain View residents looking to replace their gas water heaters may have more time to take advantage of city rebates after the Mountain View City Council approved an additional $500,00 for the city’s heat pump water heater rebate program.

06/19/2026

As many as 67,000 people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties are at risk of losing CalFresh food assistance benefits in coming months, according to the CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, a regional food bank.

As many as 67,000 people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties are at risk of losing CalFresh food assistance benefits in coming months, according to the CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, a regional food bank.

06/18/2026

Mountain View suspended its free shuttle services Thursday morning after learning that the operator failed to renew a state license that is required to legally run the shuttles, according to a city news release.

Mountain View suspended its free shuttle services Thursday morning after learning that the operator failed to renew a state license that is required to legally run the shuttles, according to a city news release.