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Mountain View Reaffirms Commitment as "Community for All" |
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The City of Mountain View is reaffirming its commitment as a “Community for All” in response to concerns being raised by community members over potential changes in immigration enforcement by federal law enforcement officials in the coming year.
The Mountain View Police Department does not ask about immigration status of anyone we contact including crime witnesses or other individuals who contact MVPD for help. MVPD does not participate in federal civil immigration sweeps and will not detain or arrest anyone on the basis of their citizenship or status under civil immigration laws. Immigration status is never a factor in MVPD’s interaction with the community.
For more information, read the news release in which Police Chief Michael Canfield states the MVPD priority to support safety for everyone in Mountain View and to provide full access to the police department without fear of immigration enforcement or different treatment.
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Community Thanksgiving Resources |
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The United Effort Organization, a local community-based organization, compiled a Thanksgiving Resource List of organizations providing meals and food assistance in Santa Clara County up to and including Thanksgiving.
The organizations in Mountain View are listed below:
Ristorante Don Giovanni
Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving)
235 Castro St.
Community Seva
Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving)
Various Mountain View Locations
For additional resources throughout Santa Clara County, view the Thanksgiving Resource List.
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Holiday Trash Collection Schedule |
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Trash collection occurs on all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. If your trash collection day falls on or after one of these holidays, your service will be impacted. Visit the Collection Calendar for more details.
Holiday trees will be collected curbside for no charge on your compost day from Dec. 26 until Jan. 17. Cut large trees into pieces no longer than five feet. Put smaller trees into your compost cart and cut them if needed to fit with the lid closed. Remove all decorations, tinsel and metal or plastic stands.
For more information, contact Recology Mountain View at 650-967-3034 or ContactUsRMV@recology.com.
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Mountain View-based Nuro Begins Driverless Operations Locally |
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This month, Nuro began operations of their fully autonomous, occupantless vehicles in three cities, including here in Mountain View.
Nuro recently received approval for this latest testing through the California Department of Motor Vehicle’s Autonomous Vehicle Tester Driverless Program.
The expanded deployments also include Palo Alto and Houston, Texas. Nuro’s headquarters are in Mountain View.
For questions or feedback about Nuro’s autonomous vehicle operations, residents can contact Nuro by email, feedback@nuro.ai, or phone, 833-NURO-BOT.
For more details, view Nuro’s news release.
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Miramonte Improvements Update |
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Over the past year, two utility projects have been completed to address aging water and sewer main lines on Miramonte Avenue. One of the projects was a City of Mountain View project and the other one was a Cal Water project.
Due to the need for these projects to be completed first to avoid damaging the new roadway pavement planned between Cuesta Avenue and Castro Street, the paving project’s scope was expanded to provide enhanced active transportation improvements for this corridor.
Improvements will include repaving Miramonte between Cuesta and Castro as well as installation of:
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps
• High visibility crosswalks
• A pedestrian-activated, overhead Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon at the Hans Avenue intersection
• Curb extensions (bulb-outs) and storm drain modifications at Hans Avenue
• Road diet lane reconfiguration from a four-lane to a three-lane road that includes a two-way center left-turn lane
• Class II green bike lanes (on-road bicycle lanes that are marked with green paint to make them more visible to drivers and bicyclists) on both sides of the street
• Class IV bikeway (two-way separated bike lanes) on the east side of Miramonte Avenue, between Hans Avenue and Castro Street, in place of a single Class II bike lane
• Landscaped median adjacent to the Class IV bikeway, with irrigation and low water use shrubs
Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2025 and be completed in Fall 2025.
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Celebrate Community Tree Lighting |
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The City of Mountain View's Public Works crews (aka Santa's elves) have been busy preparing for the Annual Community Tree Lighting Celebration in December! The free event will feature entertainment, photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus' storytime on the Plaza, Holidays Around the World, train rides, arts and crafts, multiple photo stops, and refreshments.
Monday, Dec. 9
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza
500 Castro St.
Over the next few weeks, Downtown Mountain View will begin its transformation into a Winter Wonderland with additional decorations and new lighted displays along the 100-500 blocks of Castro Street.
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Shop Local for Small Business Saturday |
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In Mountain View, 90% of businesses are “small businesses” (with 35 employees or less). In local economies, SMALL businesses make a BIG impact. When you shop small and local, two-thirds of your money recirculates in the local economy. That’s because small businesses pay wages to local workers, contribute to local and state taxes, and utilize local service providers. Small businesses also give back to the community - think little league sponsorships and support for local events!
As you plan your holiday shopping, be sure to come out and support the numerous local businesses located downtown and throughout the city for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30.
Learn more about #ShopSmall at Small Business Saturday.
You can also stay in the loop with everything happening in Downtown Mountain View by subscribing to the Downtown Digest and watching the regular video series, On the Town on the City's YouTube page.
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Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Applications Open |
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The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is now recruiting qualified applicants for the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury. Grand jurors have the independent authority to examine various aspects of local government operations, including the County, cities, school districts and special districts. Jurors are also empowered by law to inspect adult and juvenile detention facilities.
Residents who qualify—having lived in the county for at least one year, being U.S. citizens, and 18 years or older—are encouraged to apply for a one-year term starting on July 1, 2025.
Applications may be submitted online at Civil Grand Jury Applications. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 28, 2025.
For questions, contact CGJ@scscourt.org.
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Biodiversity & Urban Forest Plan Survey |
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The City of Mountain View is developing a first-of-its-kind Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan in the Bay Area. This comprehensive plan will set clear goals to enhance environmental sustainability, promote climate resilience, and ensure health benefits for the community by maintaining and fostering vegetation, habitats and trees more effectively.
This effort will also involve integrating and expanding the City’s 2015 Community Tree Master Plan into a broader vision for improving our urban forest.
The survey is open until Dec. 1 so don’t miss your chance to share your thoughts! Take the survey today at BiodiversityMV.com
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Charge Up at Mountain View Public Library |
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Mountain View Public Library customers looking to charge their phone, tablet or other device may borrow a portable charger at the Library’s second-floor information desk for up to two hours.
The chargers have built-in cables for USB-C, iOS/Lightning and Micro USB devices. USB-A or USB-C cables are available for connecting to a wall adapter or laptop.
For more information, visit MountainView.gov/Library.
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Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts Wins Gold Award |
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The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts received the top honor of gold for the “Best Performing Arts Center” in Metro Silicon Valley’s Best of 2024 awards.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who cast their vote and helped the MVCPA secure the title of Silicon Valley’s Best Performing Arts Center!
Check out upcoming performances and events at MVCPA.com.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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SMUIN presents their annual run of The Chirstmas Ballet
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Experience the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Some of MVCPA's upcoming events are featured below. For all upcoming performances, visit MVCPA.com.
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 | 33rd Annual Nutcracker | Pacific Ballet Company | Pacific Ballet Academy proudly presents its 33rd Annual Nutcracker. This exciting production has been widely praised for its excellent choreography and dancers. Pacific Ballet's dancers will greet you as you enter the theater. See the holiday brought to life as young Clara journeys to the land of Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince. Tickets
Nov. 29, 2 p.m. | Sensory-Friendly 33rd Annual Nutcracker | Pacific Ballet Company | This sensory-friendly performance offers guests and families living with autism or other special needs an opportunity to enjoy “The Nutcracker” in a safe and accepting environment. An inclusive space is created with special considerations such as scaled-down production elements (lights, sound, etc.), wheelchair accommodations and a quiet zone outside the performance space. Tickets
Dec. 5 - 8 | SMUIN's Christmas Ballet | SMUIN | It wouldn’t be the holidays without Smuin’s annual run of "The Christmas Ballet." From the classical first act to the “Cool Yule” of the second, make your spirits bright with this big-hearted production. As always, new additions keep SMUIN’s "The Christmas Ballet" looking evergreen| Tickets
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AskMV at Your Service
Available 24/7, Ask Mountain View is an easy way to send your questions, concerns and compliments directly to City staff who can help you. Download the app or submit a request online at MountainView.gov/AskMV.
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