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Mountain View City Council Adopts Budget for
Fiscal Year 2026-27
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At the June 23, meeting, the Mountain View City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget. The Council also approved funding for the Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program.
The City’s Recommended Budget is structurally balanced and continues to allocate resources toward long-term service delivery, core Citywide functions, Council Strategic Priority areas, continuous organizational improvement efforts, and innovative programs important to the Mountain View community. With this budget, the City continues planning for the Mountain View of tomorrow.
The new budget year begins on July 1 and runs through June 30, 2027. For more details, view the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget.
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Fourth of July Celebration |
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Mountain View City Hall and most City facilities will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Emergency services will continue. Call 9-1-1 if you have an emergency.
Remember, all consumer fireworks such as those labeled "Safe and Sane", are dangerous and illegal to use, possess, or sell in almost all of Santa Clara County.
Instead, think about viewing one of several fireworks displays throughout the county, including the 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular presented by the City of Mountain View and Live Nation on Saturday, July 4. The San Francisco Symphony will be performing “Summer of 1969: The Soundtrack of a Generation” at Shoreline Amphitheatre leading up to the fireworks.
Residents can receive discounted tickets by following the instructions and using the coupon available at MountainView.gov/FourthOfJuly.
Families can also view the fireworks (without seeing the San Francisco Symphony) from designated viewing areas within Shoreline or by taking advantage of offerings at Shoreline Sailing Lake or Shoreline Golf Links.
Traffic and parking will be impacted for the fireworks, so please follow the guidance on the Fourth of July webpage and plan accordingly.
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1976 Time Capsule Opening Planned for September |
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In September, the City of Mountain View will hold a special community event to unveil the contents of a bicentennial time capsule located in Pioneer Park near the Mountain View Public Library. The event will provide residents with an opportunity to learn about the time capsule's history, view its 50-year-old contents, and celebrate this unique connection between Mountain View's past and present.
Following the event, the Library will display the contents of the 1976 time capsule for a limited time, allowing the community to explore the items and stories preserved for future generations.
For event updates, visit the Time Capsule website.
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Annual Water Quality Report Now Available |
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The City of Mountain View has released the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report, also known as the Water Quality Report.
The report describes where Mountain View’s water comes from and how it compares to drinking water standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State Water Resources Control Board. In 2025, Mountain View’s drinking water met all Federal and State standards.
View the report online. To request a paper copy of the 2025 Water Quality Report or for questions, call 650-903-6241.
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Cheer on Your Team at Summer of Soccer
Watch Parties in Downtown Mountain View
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With the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team advancing to the knockout round, grab a friend or five and celebrate in Downtown Mountain View with watch parties and business promotions. Enjoy specialty menus, themed drinks, discounted meals, and TVs full of the world’s favorite sport.
Explore the Summer of Soccer calendar and map, highlighting special deals, promotions, and soccer-themed events at businesses throughout the city at MountainView.gov/SummerofSoccer.
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Music on Castro Brings Free Family Entertainment |
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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.
Norman Kahan*
Wednesday, July 1
5:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Mercy & The Manz
Wednesday, July 8
5:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Performances are currently scheduled on the 200 block of Castro Street.
*Due to the Summer of Soccer Watch Parties in Downtown Mountain View on July 1, the Music on Castro performance with Norman Kahan will be held at Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
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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Summer Outdoor Movie Nights Kicks Off in July |
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Join your fellow neighbors for an entertaining Summer Outdoor Movie Night Series season on Friday evenings from July 10 through Aug. 14. Get ready for a night of open-air entertainment under the stars on Friday, featuring Zootopia 2.
Friday, July 10
8:30 p.m.
Cuesta Park
615 Cuesta Dr.
All movies begin at 8:30 p.m. or when dark. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the show.
For more information, visit Summer Outdoor Movie Night Series.
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Enjoy the Summer Sounds at Concerts on the Plaza |
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The Concerts on the Plaza series continues through the summer! Join your friends, neighbors, and fellow music lovers for nights packed with fun, food, and dancing at Concerts on the Plaza.
Friday nights through September (except July 3), Downtown Mountain View will pulse with energy as top music acts take the stage at the Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St. The next musical act features high energy dance hits:
In Living Color
Friday, July 10
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Food, beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for purchase at the Bean Scene Cafe.
For more event details, visit Concerts on the Plaza.
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Free Confidential Paper Shredding Event |
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Attend the next free paper shredding event to protect your privacy and reduce waste by securely recycling confidential papers such as bank statements, pay stubs, canceled checks, and credit offers.
Saturday, July 11
8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
SMaRT Station
301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale
Please note the following:
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The line is cut off promptly at 3:00 p.m. Avoid peak wait times by visiting between 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. if possible.
- Each household is limited to five bags or banker boxes of paper. Small paperclips, staples, spiral notebooks, and rubber bands are acceptable to be left on documents.
- Paper in binders or binder clips will not be accepted as those items damage to the shredding equipment.
For more information about the paper shredding event, visit the Zero Waste Events webpage.
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Experience Mountain View's Innovation and Creativity at Annual Technology Showcase |
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The City of Mountain View and the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the 11th annual Mountain View Technology Showcase, returning to Downtown Mountain View. This free public event is a rare opportunity to experience first-hand the diversity among our technology community and the newest ideas created in our own backyard.
Exhibits
Thursday, July 30
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza
Discussion Panel
Thursday, July 30
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
Don’t miss the free featured panel, “AI for Small Business – Leveling the Playing Field,” and learn how AI can help entrepreneurs and small businesses compete, grow, and innovate.
For more information, visit the Technology Showcase website.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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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.
July 5, 4:00 p.m. | Celebrate the 250th Birthday of America in Music | The Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra performs patriotic music that reflects our history, hopes, and dreams. The program features ten American works, each introduced with brief commentary on their historical context, the composers' perspectives, and the struggles and bravery behind the nation’s enduring ideals.
The orchestra welcomes vocal prodigy Perri So, a 13-year-old student at JLS Middle School in Palo Alto, who will sing the national anthem.
This free public concert will be held on ParkStage, adjacent to Pioneer Park. Listeners should bring their own folding chairs or blankets for lawn seating.
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
July 1 | Music on Castro: Norman Kahan | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
July 1 | Summer BBQ Social for 55+ | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Rengstorff Park, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
July 3 | Fourth of July Holiday Closure | All Day | Most City Offices
July 4 | 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Show | 9:30 p.m. | Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway
July 8 | Music on Castro: Mercy & The Manz | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | Downtown Mountain View, 200 Block of Castro St.
July 10 | Concerts on the Plaza: In Living Color | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
July 10 | Summer Outdoor Movie Night: Zootopia 2 | 8:30 p.m. | Cuesta Park, 615 Cuesta Dr.
July 11 | Free Paper Shredding Event | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | SMaRT Station, 301 Carl Ave., Sunnyvale
July 15 | Music on Castro: Jim Witzel Quartet | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | Downtown Mountain View, 200 Block of Castro St.
July 17 | Concerts on the Plaza: Sounds of Skynyrd | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
July 17 | Summer Outdoor Movie Night: Spongebob: The Search for Squarepants | 8:30 p.m. | Sylvan Park, 600 Sylvan Ave.
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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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