Mountain View Local Pulse

Four candidates compete for two Mountain View Whisman School District board seats in November, giving 94040 families a direct say in local education...

High-paying roles at Google, Databricks, and Intuit signal Mountain View's deepening concentration of AI, data, and product talent. Senior positions...

Eight newcomers vie for three Mountain View council seats, focusing on growth and safety.

• Housing goals: Donahue, Kuszmaul and Ali push faster...

Mountain View Vintage Market celebrates its 10th anniversary with mountain views, one-of-a-kind finds, and fall fun from more than 55 vendors plus food, live music, and photo ops.

Mountain View’s hardware scene is buzzing with high-paying roles in AI, silicon, and autonomous vehicles for experienced engineers.

• Silicon...

Thida Cornes is running for re-election in Area 3, emphasizing equitable academic access and mental health support for all MVLA students.

• She wants...

East Palo Alto police closed part of Cooley Landing after reports of a suspected hand grenade in the water led crews to find and secure the item on...

• Visit the district site for calendars, ParentSquare, and PowerSchool portals
• Check Peachjar e-flyers and enrollment resources for family...

Palo Alto libraries serve as community hubs beyond books, supporting kids' reading habits and family routines.

• Local mom Tina visits the Children’s...

Zumba Gold provides a low-impact dance fitness class tailored for adults 55+ on Monday, October 5, 2026. Enjoy upbeat Latin rhythms to improve balance, flexibility, and coordination at any fitness level—no experience required.

• $3.50 door-to-door rides launched Aug. 18 just before the school year, serving all of Sunnyvale plus Homestead High School
• Targets high school...

• 75% feel they belong in their communities, yet 46% are likely to move away in coming years
• Housing costs drive the gap: 51% of renters vs 39% of...

Mountain View residents can attend the Sunnyvale Diwali Mela 2026 at SACAS Downtown in nearby Sunnyvale with mandatory free registration required.

Sanjay Dave and Catherine Vonnegut offer contrasting visions for Mountain View–Los Altos High School District.

• Dave pushes to expand Middle College...

Students in nearby Palo Alto are turning to e-bikes for reliable school commutes when living over two miles away, cutting ride times from over 15...

Could housing VTA workers on agency land boost staffing and service reliability while raising questions about public land use for affordable...

Palo Alto's City Council candidate forum on Oct. 7 offers nearby Mountain View residents a direct look at eight contenders and their stances on issues...

Carroll Inn in downtown Sunnyvale now delivers air conditioning to all 122 affordable units for the first time since opening in 1994. A $2.7 million...

Almond Elementary is hosting family-friendly events this month that blend entertainment with fundraising.

• Chipotle Fundraiser on 10/13/2026 from...

Measure P would require voter approval before the city sells, leases, or permanently changes its eight downtown parking lots.

• Replacing Plaza 1-3...