Mountain View grapples with carbon neutrality goal as federal, state support wanes
Amid shifting federal and state policies, Mountain View plans to implement more local strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions citywide.
California Attorney General sues 23andMe for security breach
The California attorney general is suing genetic-testing company 23andMe, which was previously headquartered in Mountain View and is now based in Palo Alto, for a 2023 data breach that impacted nearly 7 million users.
RV erupts in flames after cooking mishap on Independence Avenue
An accidental cooking fire caused an estimated $20,000 in damage to a recreational vehicle and left one person suffering from smoke inhalation Wednesday night, according to the Mountain View Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the 1000 block of Independence Avenue after a 911 caller reported flames coming from an RV at 8:10 p.m. on May…
Affordable housing project breaks ground in downtown Mountain View
The construction of 120 affordable apartments on a city-owned parking lot in downtown Mountain View is officially underway after facing years of financial struggles to get built.
City government
Mountain View Mayor Ramos spotlights city funding needs in annual speech
At Mountain View’s annual “State of the City” address last week, Mayor Emily Ann Ramos…
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education
Mountain View teacher housing is 64% full, over a year after opening
Despite struggling to fill the units since its inception, the Mountain View Whisman School District’s staff housing project is expected to run a profit in…
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Other local news
Suicide prevention resources slashed in county budget proposal
County staff proposed in the 2026-27 budget cutting four out of five full time employees dedicated to suicide prevention in an attempt to save money.
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