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Mountain View schools are back in session! That means students will be walking and biking to school again.
As students head back to the classroom, expect increased vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic near schools throughout Mountain View. Whether you're driving, biking, or walking, stay alert, slow down, and watch for children crossing streets and using crosswalks.
Learn more about the City's Safe Routes to School program, which provides resources and information for walking and biking to schools safely in Mountain View.
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Partnerships Address Housing Affordability in City |
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The Mountain View Affordable Housing Fund received a boost last month. Intuit, the global financial technology company headquartered in Mountain View, is helping address the local housing affordability crisis through a $500,000 contribution to the fund.
The fund was created as a partnership between the City of Mountain View and the Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation (LAMVCF) to support the development and preservation of affordable housing in Mountain View. The City seeded the fund with a $1 million investment; LAMVCF manages the fund and is raising private donations. The fund balance to-date is approximately $1.8 million.
The City’s work with LAMVCF is in line with the City’s 2022-27 Affordable Housing Strategy and the 2023-31 Housing Element, which identify the importance of partnerships to fund the City’s affordable housing pipeline and other City affordable housing initiatives. The City will approve all expenditures to be paid out of the fund.
For more details about the Intuit donation and the City’s efforts to add more affordable housing to Mountain View, view the news release. Visit here to learn more about the Mountain View Affordable Housing Fund.
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California Street Pilot Community Survey |
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With construction of the California Street Pilot Project complete, the project is entering the evaluation phase. City staff is collecting data, including community feedback and traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian counts. Over the next month, an extensive outreach effort will be launched to hear from the community to assess the project’s results and determine if further adjustments are needed.
Residents can provide their feedback by taking a survey in any of the following three languages:
The evaluation results will be presented to the public and the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Council Transportation Committee at meetings tentatively planned for late 2026 and early 2027.
For more about the project, visit Collaborate.MountainView.gov/CaliforniaPilot.
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Citywide Garage Sale Provides
Multi-Household Sales Options
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Don't forget to register for the Citywide Garage Sale taking place on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20.
This event supports the City of Mountain View's Zero Waste goals by keeping reusable items out of the landfill and conserving natural resources.
Sellers can register for free to have their home garage sale included on the City’s official sales map and can choose to participate on one day or both days of the sale.
Multi-household sale options:
- Residents at apartment complexes or condominiums can host sales in garages or carports. Please get approval first from your property management or HOA, especially if you want to host a sale in your unit or in a common area.
- Another option for residents in apartments is registering with a friend or neighbor who has a driveway or lawn.
- If you and your neighbor(s) don’t have enough items for a sale at each of your homes, consider combining them at one location and registering as a multi-household sale.
- Get permission from the principal/owner of a parking lot at your school or work, and hold a multi-family sale, Trunk-or-Treat style.
For more information, visit MountainView.Gov/GarageSale.
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Concerts on the Plaza Continues With Live Music |
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The Concerts on the Plaza series keeps rocking with live music to keep your feet moving! 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, 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 classic rock and pop hits inspired by Genesis:
Phil of Genesis
Friday, Aug. 14
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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Final Summer Outdoor Movie Night of the Season |
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Join your neighbors for the final Summer Outdoor Movie Night of the season. Get ready for a night of open-air entertainment under the stars on Friday, featuring Lilo & Stitch (Live Action).
Friday, Aug. 14
8:30 p.m.
Rengstorff Park
201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
Enter to win a VIP movie experience for your family, complete with comfy chairs, a delicious snack pack with popcorn and candy, and refreshing drinks – all setup and waiting for you. Entries will be available at the information booth from 7:30 – 8:20 p.m. One entry per family. The winning family will be announced at 8:25 p.m.
The movie begins 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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Celebrate Kids at KidStock this Weekend |
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Enjoy a free family festival at KidStock this Saturday. The kid-focused event will feature live music, hands-on activities, games, arts and crafts, and more!
Saturday, Aug. 15
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pioneer Park
1146 Church St.
Families can enjoy live performances, a DJ dance party, art and music experiences, STEM and sports activities, and roaming entertainment throughout the event.
For more information, visit the KidStock webpage.
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Fix-it and Reuse at Repair Café |
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Do you have things that you like, but no longer work? Don’t toss them, repair them! Volunteers will help you assess and fix your things for free instead of throwing them away.
Sunday, Aug. 16
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mountain View Senior Center
266 Escuela Ave.
Repair Café Silicon Valley is a volunteer-run, community service dedicated to encouraging the repair and reuse of goods, rather than sending them to the landfill.
At Repair Café events, volunteers will guide you either in tackling the repair yourself or in having it fixed while you watch and learn. Chances are you will leave with a useful item again and some knowledge of how to repair your item(s) and others'.
Visit Repair Café Silicon Valley’s website for more information, to volunteer, or to learn about their events in other cities.
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Give Back to Your Community at Fall Volunteer Fair |
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The City of Mountain View is hosting the Fall Volunteer Fair where guests will get a chance to connect with local nonprofits, explore meaningful volunteer opportunities, and learn about services that support our community.
Saturday, Aug. 22
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Mountain View Community Center
201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
The event will be held in Redwood Hall at the Community Center. For more information, visit MountainView.gov/Volunteer.
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
Aug. 12 | Music on Castro: Mr. Jones and Me | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | Downtown Mountain View, 200 Block of Castro St.
Aug. 14 | Concerts on the Plaza: Phil of Genesis | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
Aug. 15 | KidStock | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Pioneer Park, 1146 Church St.
Aug. 16 | Repair Café | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave.
Aug. 19 | Music on Castro: New Spell | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | Downtown Mountain View, 200 Block of Castro St.
Aug. 21 | Concerts on the Plaza: Grrlz Talk | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
Aug. 22 | Fall Volunteer Fair | 10:00 a.m. - Noon | Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff 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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