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MOMENT Mountain View Pops Up Downtown, Filling Vacant Storefront |
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The City of Mountain View is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of MOMENT Mountain View, a one-year retail pop-up program designed to activate a vacant Downtown Mountain View storefront. In collaboration with MOMENT, the pop-up shop will open at 293 Castro St. on the weekend of Dec. 20-21 under the shared retail banner of “Don’t Eat Me.”
The pop-up features four creative small businesses, which are:
- Art by Julia – cozy, nostalgic hand-drawn illustrations by a Taiwanese American artist
- Derptiles – art and merchandise celebrating reptiles, amphibians, and other niche animals
- Karepango – an AAPI-owned apparel and lifestyle brand offering bold illustrations and positive messaging
- Notebeans Stationery – stationery and art products that blend creativity with humanitarian causes
Soft launching during the weekend before Christmas, MOMENT Mountain View Pop Up Program will be open with limited weekly operating hours ahead of the Grand Opening in early 2026. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the City’s ongoing efforts to address commercial vacancies.
The “Don’t Eat Me” pop-up will join a diverse list of new businesses to open in Downtown this year, including MadeBy (279 Castro St.), a DIY craft studio, and three new Castro Street restaurants: Fish By You (156 Castro St.), Nick the Greek (298 Castro St.), and Mr. Bao’s Kitchen (357 Castro St.).
For more details, view the news release.
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Mountain View Community Shuttle's Electric Bus Now on the Road |
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The first of the Mountain View Community Shuttle electric buses is now officially in service! This marks an important step toward delivering cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable transportation for our community.
Three additional electric buses will be joining the fleet in the coming weeks, further expanding the City’s zero-emission service and improving the rider experience.
For more information on the Community Shuttle program, and to learn how to ride, visit MVCommunityShuttle.com.
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Stay Up to Date About Key Capital Projects |
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A CIP Featured Projects webpage, representing a cross-section of the City of Mountain View’s active Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, is now available online.
The Public Works Department delivers a wide range of capital projects, including City buildings, roadway improvements, parks, and utilities that build the Mountain View of Tomorrow. Currently, there are over 200 projects underway in various phases, ranging from studies to planning through construction. The projects featured on the webpage are those of high community interest, including priority projects in the Council Work Plan.
Each project update provides a description, status, high-level schedule, and staff contact information. Check the webpage on a quarterly basis for status and project changes.
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Newcomers Guide Available Online |
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If you're new to Mountain View, the City invites you to explore our Newcomers Guide.
The City recently launched the online resource, which provides information about essential services and resources to help new residents ease the transition to living in a new city.
The guide is divided into sections for getting settled, accessing City services, engaging in civic life, and participating in recreational activities, celebrations, and events.
The guide is available at MountainView.gov/NewcomersGuide.
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The City of Mountain View is accepting applications for art exhibitions at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (MVCPA) for the 2026–27 season. Artists and artist teams are invited to apply to exhibit their work in the MVCPA lobby, a highly visible public space seen by thousands of visitors each year.
Exhibitions are approximately eight weeks in length and include a $250 stipend. Artists and artists teams must be over the age of 18 (or apply with an adult sponsor) and residents of the San Francisco Bay Area (11-county region listed in the call). Preference will be given to artists who have not exhibited at the MVCPA within the past three years, unless proposing a substantially new body of work.
The deadline to apply is Jan. 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST. Submit applications online via CaFÉ at artist.callforentry.org.
To learn more, visit: econdev.mountainview.gov/public-art.
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Holiday Tree Collection Schedule |
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Recology will collect holiday trees curbside for no charge on your compost service day from Dec. 26, 2025 until Jan. 16, 2026. Make sure to 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.
Visit the Holiday Collection Schedule page for more information. You can also contact Recology Mountain View at 650-967-3034 or ContactUsRMV@recology.com.
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Most City of Mountain View offices and facilities will be closed or have modified hours during the holiday closure from Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, through Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
Although administrative offices will be closed, emergency services will continue.
For more information about holiday hours, visit the Holiday Closures webpage.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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Bayer Ballet presents Snow Queen at MVCPA
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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.
Dec. 19-20, select times | Snow Queen | Bayer Ballet | When the Snow Queen's spell captures a young boy, his best friend sets out on a quest to save him. This is a journey filled with whimsy and intrigue, robbers and crows, dancing icicles and a magical flower garden. Join Bayer Ballet at this stunning youth ballet! Get Tickets
Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m. | OIGC 17th Annual South Bay Holiday Gospel Concert | Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir | Experience sheer joy and the message of unity kindled by this award-winning, multicultural, interfaith choir, united through Black gospel and spiritual music. Director Terrance Kelly offers his signature gospel arrangements of traditional Holiday favorites. The Southbay Workshop Choir will once again join OIGC on stage! Get Tickets
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 | Holiday Closure | All day | Most City offices
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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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