Mountain View is looking to implement an “entertainment zone” in the downtown area ahead of the World Cup this summer, which would allow for the open consumption of alcohol on streets and sidewalks during city-designated events. A local ordinance creating the proposed zone — which would cover five blocks of Castro Street and portions of surrounding...
Mountain View fined $1.2M for sewage pollution in creek
Mountain View is facing nearly $1.2 million in civil penalties after a judge ruled on March 31 that the city has been violating federal law by allowing raw sewage to get into Stevens Creek through its stormwater system, posing serious health risks. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila fined the city for failing to comply with the requirements of...
Mountain View’s NASA Ames plays role in upcoming moon mission
Today, astronauts plan to embark on a journey that will take them farther into space than any human has ever traveled. The upcoming NASA expedition, known widely as Artemis II, is expected to lay the groundwork for getting people back onto the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Artemis II involves...
Mountain View plans expansion of Shoreline RV parking program
For years, Mountain View has invested in a safe parking program to support residents living in vehicles. This summer, the city is planning to increase the number of safe parking spaces near Shoreline Amphitheatre to make up for the loss of spots elsewhere in the city. The City Council unanimously approved a staff recommendation Tuesday to add 47 spots...
Google unveils historic restoration of Hangar One in Mountain View
Once reduced to a skeletal frame, a massive landmark visible from U.S. Highway 101 has been restored to its original form minus the toxic chemicals that made it too dangerous to inhabit for decades. Spearheaded by Google’s Planetary Ventures, the historic restoration of Hangar One impressed local officials who gathered at Moffett Field in Mountain View on...
Is Mountain View on track to add 11K homes by 2031?
Developers have submitted plans to build more than 10,000 homes in Mountain View, but only a small fraction of those have broken ground, as financial headwinds are making it difficult to start construction. A recent city report shows a drop in the number of building permits issued over the past two years, posing a challenge...
Mountain View joins lawsuit over federal grant restrictions
Along with several other jurisdictions across the state, Mountain View has joined a lawsuit against the federal government that is challenging new conditions imposed on recipients of federal grants. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development added regulations to certain grant programs last September, restricting money from being used to “promote gender ideology, elective abortions...
Mountain View streamlines zoning rules to attract small businesses
Looking to fill vacant storefronts, Mountain View is implementing a number of zoning changes to make it easier for small businesses to gain a foothold in the city. In a unanimous vote, the City Council backed a recommendation from city staff last week to update Mountain View’s zoning regulations to reduce barriers for small businesses, particularly around permitting and parking...
Mountain View sees flattening revenue, rising costs continue
Mountain View’s budget is on track for the current year despite lingering uncertainties about an economic slowdown, a trend that has defined the city’s financial projections for the past couple years. Mountain View is expected to close out the 2025-26 fiscal year with a roughly $1.8 million operating balance, excluding any pending changes. That’s according to Derek Rampone,...
Mountain View terminates license plate camera contract
The Mountain View City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to terminate its license plate camera contract with Flock Safety, heeding the calls of dozens of impassioned residents who spoke at the meeting urging the city to cut ties with the surveillance technology company. Police Chief Mike Canfield disclosed last month that unauthorized law enforcement agencies had searched the city’s...