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April 23, 2026
News and Information from the City of Mountain View.
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Biodiversity & Urban Forest Plan Study Session |
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The Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan is reaching an exciting milestone! The City Council will review and provide feedback on the draft Plan at an upcoming study session .
Tuesday, April 28
5:00 p.m.
Mountain View City Hall, Council Chambers
500 Castro St.
To attend virtually, visit this link.
The draft Plan is available for public review on the project webpage.
Your continued engagement as the City works toward completing the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan has made a real difference.
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Public Draft of Active Transportation Plan |
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The public draft of the Mountain View Active Transportation Plan (MVATP) is available for community review. The MVATP reflects a comprehensive effort to create a safer, more connected, and accessible network for walking, biking, and rolling throughout Mountain View.
The City will host a public workshop where residents can share input directly with staff and the project team.
Monday, May 4
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Mountain View City Hall, Plaza Conference Room
500 Castro St.
Developed through extensive community engagement, technical analysis, and collaboration with advisory committees, the draft MVATP establishes a clear vision and guiding principles focused on improving mobility, safety, and access, and creating sustainable options for transportation.
The final plan is anticipated to be brought to the City Council for consideration and adoption in September 2026.
Community members are encouraged to review the draft Mountain View Active Transportation Plan and provide feedback through Friday, May 15.
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Downtown Entertainment Zone Pilot Program |
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The Downtown Entertainment Zone Pilot Program is a new initiative that would allow the City of Mountain View to create a designated area along Castro Street where people can enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors during specific, City-organized events. Enabled by a recent California law (SB 969), the 18-month pilot is intended to support a vibrant and active Downtown by allowing patrons to move between participating businesses and nearby public spaces.
To ensure economic benefits remain local, only existing, licensed brick-and-mortar businesses within the zone will be permitted to sell alcohol. The City is working on plans to activate the zone during events surrounding the upcoming World Cup, with the goal of creating an engaging, “festival-like” experience that encourages visitors to stay longer and explore Downtown.
The program includes clear operational and safety requirements, such as defined boundaries, security planning, and age verification, and will be closely monitored throughout the pilot period.
The City Council will take a final vote on the ordinance to create a Downtown Entertainment zone at their April 28 meeting. If approved, the pilot would go into effect 30 days later, on May 28, at which point the City will begin implementing and evaluating the program to inform next steps.
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Monta Loma Renovation Project Community Meeting |
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The City of Mountain View will host a community meeting for the mini-park project in the Monta Loma area. Staff will present conceptual design options that incorporate the input received at the first community meeting and gather input on these options for this shared-use park location.
Thursday, April 30
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Monta Loma Elementary School, Multipurpose Room
460 Thompson Ave.
At this meeting, staff will also be sharing the date and location for the first community meeting for Thompson Park, a new upcoming mini-park project, similarly in the Monta Loma area, at 538 Thompson Avenue and 2231 W Middlefield Road.
For more information, contact Senior Project Manager Faryal Saiidnia at faryal.saiidnia@mountainview.gov.
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Public Feedback on Homeownership Strategy |
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If you’re looking to buy a home in Mountain View, or if you’ve tried and were unsuccessful in the past, your perspective can help make a difference. The City of Mountain View is currently developing a homeownership strategy to help address housing challenges facing low- and middle-income households in our community.
As part of this process, the City is evaluating the community’s interest in homeownership and the barriers that may make homeownership challenging for families and households. The City invites you to share your experience and to help inform potential solutions that may be considered as part of the strategy.
There are a couple of ways to provide input:
- The City is hosting a virtual meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. This will be an opportunity to discuss your interest in homeownership, the challenges you face, and potential ways to make homeownership more feasible. Registration is encouraged but not required.
- You can also give your thoughts through the Low-Income and Middle-Income Homeownership Survey. The survey closes on Friday, May 15.
If you have any questions, contact Jeannette Gutierrez at jeannette.gutierrez@mountainview.gov.
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Council Neighborhood Committee Meetings
are Back in 2026
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Join your neighbors to ask City staff questions about projects and programs that impact your neighborhood. The Council Neighborhoods Committee will host four neighborhood meetings throughout the community to hear comments about neighborhood issues and respond to suggestions for improving City services.
The Committee will hold its first meeting in the Grant Road and Sylvan Park area.
Thursday, May 14
6:30 p.m.
Mountain View High School, Student Services Building Dining Commons
3535 Truman Ave.
Light refreshments will be served. Interpretation will be available upon request.
For more information, and the full schedule of meetings for 2026, visit Council Neighborhoods Committee.
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Gather Downtown for Live Music Weekly |
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Music on Castro continues in Downtown Mountain View. Every Wednesday, singers and songwriters will perform live music. The community can come out to enjoy the free entertainment while shopping and dining downtown. Performances are currently scheduled on the 200 block of Castro Street.
Innuendo
Wednesday, April 29
5:00 - 6:45 p.m.
The Purely Collective
Wednesday, May 6
5:00 - 6:45 p.m.
The series will continue through early fall. For the full lineup, visit Music on Castro.
Performers subject to change. No performances during inclement weather.
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Celebrate Diversity at Multicultural Festival |
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Join us for a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity at the Mountain View Multicultural Festival! This special event brings the community together to share, learn, and appreciate the unique traditions and heritage of people from around the globe who call Mountain View home.
Saturday, May 2
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza
500 Castro St.
Immerse yourself in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere filled with community booths, captivating performances, and exhibits showcasing international cultures.
For more information, visit Multicultural Festival.
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Book Sale at the Mountain View Public Library |
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Shop for gently-used books at the Friends of Mountain View Library Book Sale next weekend.
Saturday, May 2
Member Hour: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
General Sale: 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 3
Fill-a-Bag Sale: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bulk Sale $1 per foot length: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Book Sale will be held in the bookmobile garage off of Mercy Street on the backside of the Library building. Funds raised will support Library programs.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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Peninsula Youth Theatre presents Hansel and Gretel 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.
April 25 | Hansel and Gretel | Peninsula Youth Theatre | The world-premiere of a modernized adaptation by Karen Simpson of the story of two lost siblings is performed specifically for PYT’s “Stories on Stage” program. Based on the German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm of a brother and sister abandoned in a forest who fall into the hands of a witch with an edible house. The performance features a live talk back after the show where audience members can ask questions of the cast and production staff. Get Tickets
May 2, 7:30 p.m. | Poems and Dances from the East | Leonid Iogansen | The program features world premiere works by contemporary composer Leonid Iogansen, inspired by the sound and musical cultures of the East. In addition, a curated selection of existing compositions for Chinese instruments complements the concert’s theme of merging the sounds of East and West. The performance features members of the Stanford Baipu Chinese Music Group and other world-class concert musicians. Get Tickets
Through May 10 | Come From Away | TheatreWorks Silicon Valley | On Sept. 11, 2001, the world changed forever. This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. TheatreWorks is proud to bring this Olivier Award-winning musical from Irene Sankoff and David Hein, helmed by TheatreWorks Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Kelley. Get Tickets
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
April 28 | Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan Study Session | 5:00 p.m. | Mountain View City Hall, Council Chambers, 500 Castro St.
April 29 | Music on Castro: Innuendo | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | Downtown Mountain View, 200 Block of Castro Street
April 30 | Monta Loma Renovation Project Community Meeting | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Monta Loma Elementary School, Multipurpose Room, 460 Thompson Ave.
May 2 | Multicultural Festival | 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
May 2 | Friends of Mountain View Public Library Book Sale | 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. | Mountain View Public Library, Bookmobile Garage, Mercy Street driveway
May 3 | Friends of Mountain View Public Library Book Sale | 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. | Mountain View Public Library, Bookmobile Garage, Mercy Street driveway
May 4 | Draft Active Transportation Plan Public Workshop | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Mountain View City Hall, Plaza Conference Room, 500 Castro St.
May 6 | Magical Bridge Performance Series: House of Samba | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Rengstorff Park, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave
May 6 | Music on Castro: The Purely Collective | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | Downtown Mountain View, 200 Block of Castro Street.
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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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