Mountain View Local Pulse

Housing Market and Economic Updates

• 🔥 California Home Affordability Report: About 19% of California households could afford a median-priced...

Statewide affordability ticked up to 19% of households able to buy a median home in 2025, yet Santa Clara County shows stark racial disparities.

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Mountain View homeowners prepping to sell should note that permit rules matter. While minor repairs like painting and carpeting usually don't require permits, many other projects do – verify upfront to sidestep delays and ensure a smooth transaction.

Palo Alto is hosting workshops and hands-on events to help residents build simple eco-friendly habits ahead of summer. Mountain View locals can easily attend these nearby sessions to discover how small home changes create a big environmental impact.

Mail theft remains an ongoing safety and housing concern for Mountain View residents in ZIP 94040, despite a major police bust.

• February arrests of...

Mountain View’s Western Ballet is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a vibrant production of “Don Quixote” this weekend at the Mountain View Center...

Mountain View High School's graduation ceremony took place Thursday at Gas South Arena, celebrating this key education milestone with local families in 94040.

Construction has started on Palo Alto's Newell Road Bridge Replacement Project, improving flood protection and transportation safety for nearby...

A data loophole in California schools is erasing Native American identities for multiracial students.

• Checking Hispanic on forms means Native...

Yutori Cafe brings a zen-inspired Japanese cafe, market, and deli to 3375 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, opening April 17 with a restaurant coming...

• 493 permanent jobs eliminated in Mountain View by July 31 as Intuit slashes roles with no bumping rights or union support
• Credit Karma adds 117...

Families in 94040 can discover just how clever birds are at the Mountain View Library's upcoming program. On Friday, June 12 from 2–3 PM in the...

Palo Alto real estate agent Christina Hood saves roughly 10 hours weekly with AI tools for marketing, scheduling, and calendar management, freeing...

With 9 candidates running for Mountain View City Council, Chris Clark notes that 94040 voters face a tough choice but can support nearly half of them. This highlights key local election options for residents focused on city leadership.

At the 2026 State of the City, the Mayor highlighted the City's work with residents on the Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan to improve quality of life in Mountain View. Watch for upcoming community updates on local park enhancements.

Wednesday's Mountain View City Council meeting delivered three key decisions impacting residents:

• Voting rights measure approved to strengthen local...

Nellie Meyer serves as Superintendent of the Mountain View Los Altos High School District, tied to the Education Enhancement Reserve Joint Powers Authority. Local families can sign up for the latest city updates on education funding and schools.

Water Service Restored

• 🔥 Boil-Water Notice Lifted: Mountain View officials lifted boil-water restrictions Tuesday for the remaining 21 homes...

Mountain View officials have lifted remaining boil-water restrictions for the 21 homes affected by water main contamination near Cuesta Park. This update resolves the safety concern for those 94040 residents.

The Civil Grand Jury reviewed affordable housing strategies in Palo Alto and Mountain View, noting one city's outdated approach. Residents in 94040 may see future shifts in zoning and development tied to these findings.