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Above: A biker on the restored Bay Trail (Photo by Magali Gauthier). On the cover: Joyce Cavanaugh picks green beans at Willowgate Community Gardens (Photo by Magali Gauthier).

WELCOME TO INFO MOUNTAIN VIEW Home to NASA’s Ames Research Center, four Fortune 500 companies and 1,498 startups valued at over $5 million (113 more than last year), it’s no surprise that Mountain View has cemented itself as an epicenter for new ideas and an everincreasing culture of productivity. For the past three years, the city has ranked among the fastest-growing economies in the United States. But the community isn’t all about the job market: Its A+ ratings for schools, outdoor activities and nightlife also have placed it among the Top 10 California suburbs to live and raise a family, and the 88th best small city to live in America, according to surveys conducted by Niche and Wallethub. The city includes award-winning schools, 8 miles of shoreline trails, a working farm, museums, performance centers, an amphitheater and Castro Street’s vibrant dining scene. On the flip side, the city’s economic prosperity continues to bring growing pains, mainly in the form of traffic and out-of-whack- real estate prices. This year, the city again earned D+ and F ratings for its high cost of living in multiple national surveys, including those conducted by Niche and areavibes. According to the surveys, the cost of living in Mountain View is 215% higher than the national average with housing costs 429% above the national average. The city’s cost of living also ranks 55% higher than the statewide average. Despite these issues, residents across the city describe Mountain View as a place with close-knit neighborhoods, strong community activism and an array of unique cultural activities and programs. To highlight some of the community’s best — and oftentimes least publicized — offerings, we’ve decided to revamp our annual Info Mountain View publication this year. From volunteer opportunities to grassroots neighborhood groups to educational tours of unique destinations, each section aims to provide residents with the information they need to explore and connect with the community. In our Seniors section, for example, you’ll find out how volunteer tango dancers from the community are helping people with Alzheimer’s disease. And our Open Spaces section highlights how residents can use their smartphones to help the open space district track endangered species at local parks. In addition to this publication, you can visit mv-voice.com to stay up to date on news and events happening in Mountain View. Subscribe to Express, a daily email, and have the news delivered right to your inbox. Or check out Weekend Express, emailed on Thursdays, for the scoop on art and entertainment. Both are free; sign up at mv-voice. com/express. And if you’ve got suggestions for next year’s Info Mountain View, please email editor@ mv-voice.com. We appreciate your feedback. Linda Taaffe Info Mountain View Editor

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LIFE IN MOUNTAIN VIEW Neighbors find connection through community gardens

THE ARTS The best ways to experience the arts locally

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Above: Residents Gene and Joyce Cavanaugh work in their garden plot at the Willowgate Community Gardens in Mountain View. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Right: Cabbage and lettuce are among the vegetables growing in plots at Palo Alto’s Rinconada Community Garden. Photo by Veronica Weber.

A perfect plot Cities make space for community gardens that bring residents together BY KALI SHILOH

ust beyond a locked gate at the end of a cul de sac in Mountain View’s Willowgate neighborhood, there’s a 1-acre site where 135 residents pay as little as $50 a year to lease sprawling plots of land. Some had to wait six years to secure a spot in the 30-year-old community, because once people get in, they rarely want to leave. This rare site is a community garden, offering a place where residents can get their hands dirty planting fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers — and enjoy something more priceless: a place to get away, build community and connect with nature. Such gardens can be found in nearly every city along the Midpeninsula. These gardens, which are generally owned and operated by the city in which they are 6 • Info Mountain View www.MountainViewOnline.com

located, are divided into dozens of plots, each rented to individuals or families in the community for a nominal fee (or sometimes for free). Plot holders take full responsibility for the soil and reap all the fruits of their labor. The Belle Haven Community Garden in Menlo Park is divided into 37 plots where residents can tend their own mini gardens, at no cost. “I could be exhausted at work, and if I come during the week, it’s truly soothing,” said Andre Berro, who signed up for his 4-by-8-foot plot when the garden first opened. Berro, a public health worker who lives in a condominium with no outdoor space to grow food, said he’s happy to have a place to continue his family’s farming tradition. “My father had a vineyard in

Lebanon,” he explained. And now, he can pass the family tradition down to his 5-year-old daughter, who helps him garden with her own shovel and rake. Nibbling on fresh thyme and cherry tomatoes while they work is good for both of them, he said. “You can see it on her. When she goes back home she’s more refreshed,” Berro said. The site of the Belle Haven garden, a city-owned parcel, wasn’t always a flourishing neighborhood oasis. Tucked behind homes, the secluded property was a notorious hiding spot for stolen cars and latenight escapades until four years ago, when the city agreed to rent the land to Glen Rojas and Joanna Jones of the Menlo Park Rotary Club for $1 per year. They cleared the debris, consulted agricultural experts and created the Belle Haven Community Garden, turning the blighted area into a vibrant gathering place. At Palo Alto’s Rinconada Community Garden, teacher Stephanie Maples is among the 135 plot holders. She likes to spend time tending her 100-square-foot garden plot with her children.

The park is one of four community gardens in Palo Alto operated by the city. Located behind Rinconada Library, the sprawling 1.3-acre maze of plots is a popular community attraction: Artists from the neighboring Art Center often walk over to paint the foliage, and classes of school children regularly visit to count flutters of monarch butterflies that are attracted to the milkweed and nectar plants and that nest there. Community Garden Coordinator Catherine Bourquin said the city tried to keep Rinconada closed to non-gardeners last year after some Continued on page 9

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neighbors expressed concerns for their privacy, but “it didn’t work very well.” “All the locks I bought kept disappearing,” she said. With half of the gardeners eager to let the public back in, and complaints rolling in

A bee pollinates lavender blossoms at Rinconada Community Garden. Photo by Veronica Weber.

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from locals who’d used the garden to de-stress for years, Bourquin ultimately found that the squirrels posed more of a threat than people and stopped replacing the locks. Everyone is now welcome to visit the garden, but only locals can rent the plots. “We have a lot of people from other cities wanting to get a community garden (plot),” Bourquin said. Some of those people are likely from neighboring Mountain View, where the waitlist to rent a plot of land at the Willowgate Community Garden was about 5-7 years until this year, when the city opened Latham Community Garden off Shoreline Boulevard. Latham is the third cityoperated community garden within Mountain View. The .8-acre garden features 84 plots. Like Willowgate, the new garden, which opened in August, is already full. Those who had been on waitlists at Willowgate and the Senior Community Gardens were assigned the first plots. And now,

Latham has a three-year waitlist. Retired electrical engineer Bill Zuravleff, who rents a plot at Willowgate, is all too familiar with the patience required to get into a garden. “It took me a long time to get that plot — like six years,” he said. He’s been at Willowgate for 10 years now, and although he grows traditional raspberries, tomatoes and cucumbers, it’s his hops plant that towers above all else. “This is the fifth year I’m brewing the Willowgate Pale Ale,” he said. A veteran home brewer, Zuravleff picks fresh hops from his plot and brings them straight home, brewing the beer the same day. Mountain View’s Recreation Supervisor Shaun Chilkotowsky points to the influx of housing as a source of the growing demand. “My assumption is — with all the new development that you see — it’s all high-density, so people aren’t getting backyards,” Chilkotowsky said. The limited space and long waits mean that, in general, only truly devoted gardeners end up with plots. “This is an extension of their

homes,” said Mountain View Recreation Coordinator Colin James. “That’s why they are here a good amount of the time.” The gardeners at Willowgate have organized tomato tastings, barbecues and crop shares. They trade advice via a Google group and pool their extra food (more than 500 pounds) to donate to the local food pantry at Community Services Agency, which is located down the street. “About half of our stuff goes to the food bank,” said Gene Cavanaugh, who has been gardening at Willowgate for 15 years and walks to the food bank with his wife, Joyce, at least once a week to deliver the garden’s donations. Like the plots themselves, local community gardens are changing bit by bit, as each season goes by. “A garden is sort of always an incomplete project,” Maples said. “It’s always becoming something, and something is always growing and something is dying off ... It’s ever evolving.” Kali Shiloh writes for Embarcadero Media’s website The Six Fifty. You can email her at kshiloh@embarcaderopublishing.com.

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down as the artistic director following TheatreWorks’ next season in 2020 when the theater marks its 50th anniversary. And as a fitting cap on his career, this year TheatreWorks received the Regional Theatre Tony Award. The annual award, which carries a $25,000 grant, is given to a non-Broadway theater company based on recommendations from the American Theatre Critics Association. “TheatreWorks is a dream come true for me.” Kelley said.

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The Computer History Museum extends its hours on Friday nights for a block party with food trucks and special museum events. More information: Computerhistory.org

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Books Inc. hosts reading groups, author talks and special events for upand-coming local writers to showcase their works. More information: Booksinc.net

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The Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra (TACO) meets monthly to give people of all skill levels the opportunity to play classical music together without the pressure to perform or be perfect. More information: tacosv.org

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The Community School of Music and Arts relies on volunteers for a variety of positions to help it bring art and music education to thousands of students across Silicon Valley each year. More information: arts4all.org M USEU M

The Los Altos History Museum has a variety of volunteer positions for residents interested in helping with museum operations, exhibits, education programs and more. High school students are encouraged to join the museum’s Teen Docent Program. More information: losaltoshistory.org/ support/volunteer

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The Lively Foundation hosts a festival concert that showcases a range of dance styles performed by dancers of all levels during the annual International Dance Festival@Silicon Valley each May. More information: livelyfoundation.org

P E A R S L I C ES Mountain View’s Pear Theatre prese presents a collection of original short plays written by members of its Pear Playwright Guild every May. More information: thepear.org

WHAT’S NEW: ICON MAKES LUXURY BIG-SCREEN DEBUT Showplace Icon made its West Coast debut at the Village at San Antonio at the end of 2018. The luxury movie theater includes 10 screens and a second-floor VIP area connected to a 21-andover bar and lounge. Hungry patrons can go to a digital kiosk to order a selection of meals including ahi tuna salad bowls and salmon fillets. The seating, all of which is reservation-only, consists of leather recliners with optional heating and the promise of at least 6 feet of legroom. The Mountain View location is the company’s second high-end theater. It launched its first in Boston at the start of 2018. More information: bit.ly/MVIcon Top: Robert Kelley of TheatreWorks (Veronica Weber); Middle: Pear Slices (Michael Kruse Craig); Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra (Veronica Weber); Bottom: Icon Theater (Mike Diskin). www.MountainViewOnline.com Info Mountain View • 11

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LITERARY ARTS Books Inc. 317 Castro St. Author readings booksinc.net

Viewpoints Gallery 315 State St., Los Altos Fine art by local artists viewpointsgallery.com

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LIVE MUSIC Red Rock 201 Castro St. Folk, blues, jazz and open-mic nights 650-967-4473 / redrockcoffee.org

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MUSEUMS Computer History Museum 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd. Large international collection of computing artifacts, special events computerhistory.org Los Altos History Museum 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos Permanent/changing exhibits; J. Gilbert Smith History House losaltoshistory.org Moffett Field Historical Society Museum Severyns Ave., Bldg. 126, Moffett Field Aircraft displays and unique military uniforms; artifacts from post-1930 moffettfieldmuseum.org

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GALLERIES Gallery 9 143 Main St., Los Altos Monthly exhibitions of member artists gallery9losaltos.com

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Mohr Gallery, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center 230 San Antonio Circle Artwork by local and international artists arts4all.org

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Museum of American Heritage 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto Permanent and rotating exhibits emphasize invention and technology from 1750-1950 moah.org NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field Exhibits on space exploration and the scientific work of NASA nasa.gov/ames Rengstorff House 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd. Quarterly exhibits feature artifacts and images of 19th-century life r-house.org

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PERFORMING ARTS Foothill Music Theatre Smithwick Theatre, Los Altos Hills Produces classic to contemporary musicals foothill.edu/theatre Los Altos Stage Company Bus Barn Theater, Los Altos Neighborhood playhouse focused on American theater losaltosstage.org The Pear Theatre 1110 La Avenida St. Hosts theater season of full plays, plus an annual short-works festival, “Pear Slices,” created by members of its playwriters’ guild thepear.org

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The Community Services Agency’s Young Professionals group is geared toward adults looking to address the issues of hunger, poverty and homelessness in the community by volunteering at events, planning small fundraisers to support the nonprofit’s work and serve as ambassadors in the community. More information: csacares.org/volunteer

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Mountain View area restaurants have partnered with nonprofit Peninsula Food Runners to donate excess food to those in need. The program uses an app to match donors with volunteers who deliver food to organizations that are able to request meals for clients on a case-by-case basis. More information: peninsulafoodrunners. org

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Mountain View signed a deal in May to lease and eventually buy an unused property from the Valley Transportation Authority to provide safe parking for homeless residents. The 2-acre parcel, formerly a parking lot for the Evelyn light rail station, is expected to be built out with about 180 apartments over the coming years. More information: bit.ly/RVParkingProgram

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The Midpeninsula-based Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired hosts an annual technology conference that gives people who are visually impaired the opportunity to try out assistive technology tools alongside the companies that are developing it. The Vista Technology Education Conference also includes discussion panels that explore how tech, such as artificial intelligence and autonomous cars, can be used to improve the lives of people who are blind. The Vista Center hosts monthly field trips to teach students independent-living skills. The program includes visits to Google, where students recently tried out Lookout, an accessibility app that identifies, reads and locates objects. More information: vistacenter.org

WHAT’S NEW: HOSPITAL SET FOR FALL OPENING The new Stanford Hospital, a seven-story-plus complex at 500 Pasteur Drive that has been more than a decade in the making, is set to open in October. The $2 billion, 824,000-square-foot facility offers a new Level-1 trauma center and emergency department, advanced-technology operating rooms and five gardens with native California plants. Privacy is also a key feature in the new emergency department, which includes 368 private rooms. And there are no more visiting hours: Families can stay overnight. The new facility includes 3 acres of surgical floor space and 20 operating rooms. More information: stanfordhealthcare.org Top: Hope’s Corner (Magali Gauthier); Middle: food truck lunch program (Magali Gauthier); Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Sinead Chang); Bottom: new Stanford Hospital (Veronica Weber). www.MountainViewOnline.com Info Mountain View • 15

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COUNSELING Alcohol and Drug Services, Santa Clara County 976 Lenzen Ave., San Jose Drug and alcohol treatment and placement referral for adolescents and adults. 800-488-9919 | sccdads.org

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Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) 590 W. El Camino Real Counseling services for residents and students in Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and surrounding communities. 650-965-2020 | chacmv.org

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The La Selva Group 206 California Ave., Palo Alto (Part of Momentum for Mental Health) Various levels of care: psychiatry, residential (24-hour staffed) treatment, outpatient program, individual and group therapy, supportive housing, case management and after-care/ alumni services. 650-617-8349 | thelaselvagroup.com

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Bay Area Funeral Consumers Association 463 College Ave., Palo Alto (Mail: P.O. Box 60448, Palo Alto, CA 94306) Educates consumers regarding end-oflife options. 650-321-2109 | ba-fca.org

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Breathe California of the Bay Area 1469 Park Ave., San Jose Asthma and anti-tobacco education. 408-998-5865 | breathebayarea.org

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ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICES El Camino Hospital Health Library El Camino Hospital (main floor), 2500 Grant Road Free access to online databases, clinical and consumer health books, DVDs, and audiovisual materials; research assistance. 650-940-7210

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Hope’s Corner Corner of Hope and Mercy streets Breakfast, bag lunch, showers every Saturday hopes-corner.org

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Kara 457 Kingsley Ave., Palo Alto Grief support. 650-321-5272 | kara-grief.org

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Living Strong Living Well Classes held at local YMCAs Strength-fitness program designed for adult cancer survivors. 650-725-5014 | lslw.stanford.edu

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Mountain View Healthcare Center 2530 Solace Place Rehabilitation and subacute programs, post-surgical care, rehabilitation therapies, hospice and respite care, Alzheimer’s care unit. 650-961-6161 | mvhealthcare.com

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Pathways Home Health and Hospice (Moving Care Forward) 585 N. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale Home health and hospice care. 888-978-1306 | pathwayshealth.org

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Pacific Stroke Association 3801 Miranda Ave., Bldg. 6, A-162, Palo Alto Monthly support groups for stroke survivors and caregivers. 650-565-8485 | pacificstrokeassociation.org

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Planned Parenthood Mountain View Health Center 225 San Antonio Road Family planning and health services for women and men. 650-948-0807 | plannedparenthood.org

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Mayview Clinic (Michelle Le)

El Camino Surgery Center 2480 Grant Road (El Camino Hospital, Willow Pavilion) Ambulatory surgery center and outpatient health care center. 650-961-1200 | elcaminosurgery.com

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Kaiser Permanente - Mountain View 555 Castro St. Non-emergency medical services. 650-903-3000 | healthy. kaiserpermanente.org (search “Mountain View”)

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Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto Devoted to the care of children and expectant mothers. 650-497-8000 | stanfordchildrens.org

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MayView Community Health Center 900 Miramonte Ave., 2nd floor Primary medical care for low-income individuals. 650-327-8717 | mayview.org

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Palo Alto Medical Foundation 701 E. El Camino Real Primary care, urgent care (drop-in). 650-934-7000 | pamf.org/ mountainview

Rapid Response Network 1381 South First Street, San Jose A community defense project developed to protect immigrant families in Santa Clara County. 408-290-1144 (hot line to report ICE activity)

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Stanford Blood Center 3373 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto 650-723-7831 | bloodcenter.stanford.edu

Stanford Hospital & Clinics 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford Stanford Family Practice, 650-723-6963 Stanford Medical Group, 650-723-6028 Stanford Referral Center/appointments, 800-756-9000 Hospital operator, 650-723-4000 stanfordhospital.org

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Stanford Health Library Various locations. Main Branch, Hoover Pavilion, 211 Quarry Road, Suite 201 (650725-8400) Provides scientifically based medical information to help people make informed decisions about their health and health care; services are free. healthlibrary.stanford.edu

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HEALTH CLINICS AND HOSPITALS El Camino Hospital 2500 Grant Road Full-service, acute-care community hospital; serves Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, parts of Palo Alto and surrounding cities. 650-940-7000 | elcaminohospital.org

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El Camino Hospital Maternal Connections 2485 Hospital Drive, ground floor Lactation and breastfeeding support. 800-216-5556 | elcaminohospital.org/ connections

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medical/dental services, employment training and money management counseling. 650-968-0836 | csacares.org

Stanford Health Care 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford 650-723-4000 | stanfordmedicine.org

Project Sentinel 1490 El Camino Real, Santa Clara Fair-housing investigation; counseling; education and community mediation 408-720-9888 | housing.org

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MEDIATION Mountain View Mediation Program (Project Sentinel) 1490 El Camino Real, Santa Clara Advice, conciliation and mediation services to help resolve work, rental and other disputes 408-720-9888 | housing.org

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SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Abilities United 525 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto Milestones Preschool, therapy clinic, after-school socialization, respite; adult day activities, independent-living skills training. 650-494-0550 | abilitiesunited.org

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Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 2500 El Camino Real # 100, Palo Alto Rehabilitation program and other services for clients with severe sight loss. 650-858-0202 | vistacenter.org

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VTA Access Paratransit 3331 First St., San Jose Transportation for individuals who have a disability that prevents them from using public transportation (bus, light rail). Information on eligibility 408-321-2300; reservations 800-894-9908; TTD 408321-2330 | vta.org

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Specialty Services, Stanford Children’s Health 1174 Castro St., Ste. 250 Medical services for young adults ages 12-21. 650-723-5511 | stanfordchildrens.org

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Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, and multiple campuses General medical, surgical and psychiatric care for veterans. 650-493-5000 | paloalto.va.gov

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HOMELESS SERVICES Alpha Omega Homeless Services (CSA) 204 Stierlin Road Direct advocacy and assistance for individuals seeking housing assistance,

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SOCIAL SERVICES Child Abuse Reporting (Santa Clara County Child Protective Services) 373 W. Julian St., San Jose 833-722-5437 (24 hours a day, seven days a week); 911 (emergency)

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Community Services Agency 204 Stierlin Road Safety-net services for low-income, homeless and seniors in Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills. 650-968-0836, csacares.org

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Day Worker Center of Mountain View 113 Escuela Ave. Connects employees and employers; provides ESL, job readiness and other classes and access to social services. 650-903-4102 | dayworkercentermv.org

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Social Services Agency — North County District 1330 W. Middlefield Road Adult and child welfare services. 408-278-2400 | sccgov.org (search “social services agency”)

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estern pond turtles, California’s only native freshwater turtle species, are trawling the ponds in the Santa Cruz Mountains, sunning on logs and keeping the mosquito population in check. But this most important species and indicator of ecosystem health is also highly vulnerable — listed by the state of California as a “species of special concern.” The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is asking people to be on the lookout for these creatures as part

of a new turtle-tracking program that it launched in June to help scientists understand turtle populations and the quality of their environments. Through the app iNaturalist, people exploring Midpeninsula preserves can upload pictures of the turtles they spot and include data such as time of day, where they were found, turtle activity and other measurements that will help scientists with their study. No training is necessary.

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Shoreline At Mountain View offers a series of docent-led walks and educational talks at the 750-acre wildlife and recreation park. More information: bit.ly/shorelineWalks

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The Civic Center Plaza hosts a series of evening concerts on the first and third Friday of each month from April through September. In addition to music, The Concert on the Plaza! series includes food trucks and a popup park for children. More information: bit.ly/ MVParkEvents

H I K ES

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District offers a variety of guided hikes at several of its 26 preserves, which stretch along the Midpeninsula. More information: openspace.org (“doecent-led tours”) TOURS

Deer Hollow Farm hosts spring farm tours of the 160-year-old historical ranch every March and April. Families can meet farm animals, explore century-old ranch buildings and participate in activities. More information: deerhollowfarmfriends.org/events

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On Friday nights during the summer, Mountain View’s parks are transformed into outdoor movie theaters where residents can bring chairs and blankets to watch films on a big screen. Movie nights start at dark and rotate among parks. More information: bit.ly/MVParkEvents

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Hidden Villa outdoor wilderness preserve in Los Altos Hills has a variety of volunteer opportunities for those interested in helping on the farm in the following areas: special events, trail maintenance, horticulture, organic farming and farm tours. More information: bit.ly/HVvolunteer

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The nonprofit Grassroots Ecology manages habitat restoration projects at various parks and open spaces in the Mountain View area, including the Baylands, Permanente Creek and Redwood Grove Nature Preserve. Volunteer projects include planting, weeding, creek monitoring and installing rain gardens. All ages and skill levels welcome. More information: grassrootsecology.org/volunteer

WHAT’S NEW: GOOGLE CREATES NATURE OASIS In February, Mountain View officials celebrated the completion of what might be called an oasis of nature tucked into the city’s tech center. The Charleston Retention Basin, a 6-acre marsh and nature trail just east of Shoreline Boulevard, is the culmination of an unlikely alliance between Google and environmental groups. The project restores a swath of wetland habitat for native flora and fauna and a variety of sensitive bird species right in between corporate offices and parking lots. For visitors, the main attraction along the retention basin is a new trail system with footbridges encompassing the natural habitat. More information: Bit.ly/CharlestonBasin Top: Western pond turtle (Ellen Gartside); Middle: movies at Cuesta Park (Natalia Nazarova); foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains (MROSD); egret (Veronica Weber). www.MountainViewOnline.com Info Mountain View • 21

OPEN SPACES Mountain View boasts 40 parks and nearly 1,000 acres of open space providing plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors from the shores of the Baylands to downtown’s plazas and neighborhood parks to the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains that connect to 220 miles of regional trails. Parks and trails are open from 6 a.m. to one-half hour after sunset, unless otherwise indicated. Dogs must be on leash in public areas. Dog owners may train a dog off leash in designated areas of parks by permit only. Permits are available through recreation. For more information: 650-903-6392 bit.ly/MountainViewparks * Not open during school hours

PARKS & OPEN SPACE Bubb Park* Barbara Avenue and Montalto Drive 9 acres Basketball, volleyball, softball, sports field, playground, horseshoe area, restrooms, picnic area

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Castro Park Toft and Latham streets 5.5 acres Basketball, volleyball, playground, picnic area

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Charleston Park Charleston Road and Shoreline Boulevard 7 acres Large green space, scenic vistas, restrooms

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Chetwood Park Chetwood and Whisman Station drives 0.92 acres Playground, picnic area

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Cooper Park Chesley Avenue and Yorkton Drive 11 acres Basketball, tennis, softball, sports field, playground, picnic area, restrooms

Devonshire Park 62 Devonshire Ave. 0.65 acres Play equipment, swings, arbor, picnic tables

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Dog Park Northeast corner of Shoreline Boulevard & North Road 0.66 acres Fenced areas for small and large dogs off-leash

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Eagle Park 652 Franklin St. 6 acres Playground, swimming, picnic area, restrooms

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Gemello Park Marich Way and Solana Court 0.5 acres Playground, picnic area

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Heritage Park 771 N. Rengstorff Ave. 1.2 acres Historic Immigrant House, 80-yearold windmill, native beehives, demonstration garden

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Hidden Villa Farm and Wilderness Preserve 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills 1,600 acres/8 miles trails Nonprofit organic farm and nature preserve; open 9 a.m. to dusk, Tuesday - Sunday. (Closed to the public for Summer Camp sessions). 650-949-8650; hiddenvilla.org

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Huff School Park* 253 Martens Ave. 5.1 acres Playground, baseball, soccer

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Jackson Park Jackson Street and Stierlin Road 0.84 acres Playground, picnic area

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Klein Park Ortega Avenue and California Street 1 acre Basketball, playground, picnic area

Creekside Park Easy Street and Gladys Avenue 0.78 acres Playground, trail access

Landels Park Dana Street and Calderon Avenue 10 acres Basketball, soccer, football, softball, volleyball, playground, picnic area, trail access

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Crittenden School Park* 1701 Rock St. 11.24 acres Softball, soccer, basketball, restrooms

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Cuesta Park 615 Cuesta Drive 25 acres Summer Sounds concert series; barbecue and picnic facilities, bocce ball, tennis, volleyball, horseshoes, playground, restrooms

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Dana Park Dana and Oak streets 0.3 acres Play area

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Del Medio Park 380 Del Medio Ave. 0.35 acres Mini-park with a sand play area, picnic tables, fitness equipment, walking trail

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Magnolia Park Magnolia Lane and Whisman Station Drive 1.1 acres Playground, picnic area

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Mariposa Park 305 Mariposa Ave. 0.6 acres Playground, water-sand play feature

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McKelvey Park Miramonte Avenue and Park Drive 0.6 acres Baseball, softball, restrooms

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Mercy-Bush Park 513 Bush St. 0.6 acres Mini-park with play and picnic areas

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Monta Loma Park Thompson Avenue and Laura Lane 7 acres

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Pioneer Park 1146 Church St. (behind City Hall) 5 acres Rolling lawns, oak trees, pathways, benches

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Rancho San Antonio Preserve (Deer Hollow Farm) 22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos Hills 3,988 acres/24 miles of trails A working farm with barnyard animals, restored Grant Ranch Cabin; trails link to San Antonio County Park 650-691-1200, openspace.org/ preserves

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Rengstorff Park 201 S. Rengstorff Ave. 23 acres Baseball, softball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, swimming, skate park, playground, barbecue and picnic areas, restrooms, community center

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Rex-Manor Park Farley Street and Central Expressway 1 acre Playground, picnic area

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San Veron Park San Veron Avenue and Middlefield Road 2.08 acres Basketball, volleyball, playground, picnic area.

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Thaddeus Park Middlefield Road and Independence Drive 0.68 acres Playground, picnic area

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Varsity Park Duke Way and Jefferson Drive 0.45 acres Basketball, playground, picnic area

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Whisman Park Easy Street and Middlefield Road 12 acres Basketball, soccer, football, softball, tennis, volleyball, playground, barbecue and picnic area, restrooms, trail access

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SPORTS & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES GOLF (PUBLIC COURSES) Shoreline Golf Links 2940 N. Shoreline Blvd. 18-hole course overlooking the Bay; 16 acres of water-hazards 650-903-GOLF (4653); shorelinelinks. com

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SAILING AND SAILBOARDING Shoreline Aquatic Center at Shoreline Lake See Parks & Open Space

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Westwind Community Barn 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills Year-round programs, 4-H therapeutic riding on 15-acres that connect to town’s pathways system 650-941-6113, losaltoshills.ca.gov/ parks (search “Westwind Community Barn”)

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Whisman Sports Center 1500 Middlefield Road Basketball, volleyball, sports fields, gym

Sierra Vista Park Sierra Vista Avenue & Plymouth Street 0.8 acres Playground, picnic area

Graham Sports Complex* 1175 Castro St. Basketball, volleyball, sports fields

Shoreline at Mountain View Park 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd 750 acres 50-acre sailing lake and center; 18hole golf course; more than 10 miles of trails that link with Palo Alto and Sunnyvale; birdwatching; Michael’s at Shoreline and the Lakeside Cafe. (Aquatic Center rents sailboats and windsurf boards as well as paddle boats and kayaks). shorelinelake.com, mountainview.gov (search “shoreline”)

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Slater School Park 325 Gladys Ave. 3.6 acres Baseball, soccer, playground

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Springer School Park* Rose Avenue west of Springer Road 3.25 acres Soccer, playground

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Stevens Creek Trail Dale Avenue at Heatherstone Way Hiking, biking (Trail starts at Shoreline Park and runs along Highway 85). stevenscreektrail.org

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Stevenson Park San Luis Avenue and San Pierre Way 12 acres Basketball, soccer, football, softball, tennis, playground, picnic area, restrooms

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Sylvan Park Sylvan Avenue and DeVoto Street 9 acres Tennis, horseshoes, playground, barbecue and picnic area, restrooms

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Rengstorff Park See Parks & Open Space

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TENNIS Cuesta Park 615 Cuesta Drive Cooper Park 500 Chesley Ave. Rengstorff Park See Parks & Open Space

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team of French researchers has brought its therapeutic tango program, Caravan of Memory, to the Midpeninsula as part of a study on motor function in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Rosener House senior day care center in Menlo Park is the first venue in the nation, and among only seven outside of France, to participate in the dance study. About 20 Midpeninsula seniors — assisted by volunteer dance partners — are taking part in the dance classes every Wednesday through this fall,

when researchers will test whether there are improvements in their memory and balance. The researchers said tango dancing is thought to have therapeutic advantages because it uses movements of everyday life — balance, weight transfer, support and posture. French filmmakers Anne Bramard-Blagny and Julia Blagny are recording the dance sessions for a documentary aimed at encouraging other facilities to replicate the project.

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Help the activities staff with lunch set up and scheduled arts and gardening classes and other activities at Rose Kleiner Center, which provides adult day care for less-independent older adults. More information: bit.ly/AvenidasVolunteerCorps

M O R E ... Avenidas Blooms: Recycle and rearrange floral arrangements for those in need of some spontaneous cheer. Volunteers meet weekly to make floral arrangements that are delivered to recipients at local senior centers and hospitals. More information: avenidas.org/volunteer | 650-289-5400 VolunteerMatch: Find local volunteer opportunities through this nonprofit database. More information: volunteermatch.org

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The Oshman Family JCC hosts a variety of day trips to museums, theater performances and native preserves throughout the year, as well as annual overnight trips to the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, and to the Carmel Bach Festival at a discounted price for adults 65+. More information: paloaltojcc.org/Travel

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The Senior Outreach Escorts program connects volunteers with homebound seniors who need assistance with grocery shopping and transportation or who want a friendly visitor. Cost: free. More information: 650-968-0836

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Avenidas has joined with the Community School of Music and Arts to create a choir program just for older adults. No previous choir experience necessary. More information: apm.activecommunities.com/avenidas

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The Mountain View Senior Center hosts free, hour-long line dancing sessions twice a week. No partner or experience is needed. More information: bit.ly/MVSeniorsclasses

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The Brain Club at the El Camino YMCA offers a series of activities designed to teach older adults how to boost their memory and maintain a healthy brain. More information: ymcasv.org/health-wellness/ healthy-aging | 650-969-9622

WHAT’S NEW: PICKLEBALL PICKS UP MOMENTUM For nearly two years, Mountain View’s “ambassador of pickleball” Monica Williams has led a campaign to bring more pickleball courts to local parks. In April, the city opened three courts at Rengstorff Park. Williams, 77, who teaches pickleball, has recruited hundreds of local residents to the tennis-like paddle sport. She encourages people to stop by the Rengstorff courts and give pickleball a try during a drop-in game. “It’s just so healthy to play. (It’s) easy on the joints, it has a social aspect and it keeps seniors moving,” she said.

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SENIOR CENTERS Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center 270 Escuela Ave. Adult daycare and healthcare for less-independent older adults. 650-289-5499 | avenidas.org

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Mountain View Senior Center 266 Escuela Ave. Programs and services for adults 55 and older. 650-903-6330 | mountainview.gov, (search “Senior Center”)

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HOT LUNCH Senior Nutrition Program 266 Escuela Ave. (Mountain View Senior Center) Subsidized, hot lunches for seniors over age 60. 650-964-6586 | csacares.org (under “Services” tab)

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RESOURCES Avenidas Village 4000 Middlefield Road, #I-2, Palo Alto A membership program that provides 24/7 concierge support, transportation assistance, cultural outings and more. 650-289-5405 | Avenidas.org/ village-overview

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Community Services Agency 204 Stierlin Road See “Social Services” listing in Resources section. Institute on Aging Peninsula 881 Fremont Ave., Ste. A2, Los Altos A licensed home health agency offering home care, personal care assistance, care management and consultation; offers specialized dementia care. 650-424-1411 | ioaging.org

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Seniors At Home Koret Family Resource Center, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto Comprehensive services to help seniors live more independent lives in their own homes. 650-931-1860 | SeniorsAtHome.org

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Sourcewise 2115 The Alameda, San Jose Provides various services, including health insurance counseling and advocacy program, care management, Meals on Wheels, senior employment, as well as in-home support services. 408-350-3200 | mysourcewise.com

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Tele-care Free program for older adults who live alone. Volunteers from El Camino Hospital Auxiliary call participants daily at a prearranged time to check on their well-being. 650-988-7558 | elcaminohospital.org (search “tele-care”)

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DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION Avenidas Door-to-Door Rides by volunteers to and from appointments in private cars within a 12-mile radius; Pickup service from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; advance reservations required. Fees charged. 650-289-5411 | avenidas.org/services/ transportation

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VTA Access Paratransit See “Services for People with Disabilities” listing in Resources section. Paratransit Providers 3607 Deedham Drive, San Jose Private company providing passengers with wheelchair transportation throughout the entire Bay Area. Fees charged. 408-832-2233

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Therapy dogs at Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center (Magali Gauthier)

RoadRunners Transportation Service 2500 Grant Road Transportation for medical-related and personal appointments within 10 miles of El Camino Hospital; fees charged; advance reservations required. 650-940-7016 | elcaminohospital.org (search “RoadRunners”)

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We invite you to learn more about our history, programs and public events, such as the Harker Concert Series and Harker Speaker Series, by visiting our website.

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EDUCATION

PUBLIC & PRIVATE, PRESCHOOLS, ENRICHMENT

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Founded in 1995 by the Los Altos Rotary Club, Mentor Tutor Connection sends volunteer academic tutors into every school in the Mountain View Whisman and Los Altos school districts, where they help hundreds of students through an array of tutoring services. More information: mentortutorconnection.org

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CO M M I T T E ES

The Mountain View Whisman School District relies on parents to serve on a variety of task forces and advisory committees that meet regularly to advise the district on a number of topics, including textbook adoptions, science offerings, parcel tax oversight, school safety, and health and wellness. More information: bit.ly/MVCommitteeOpportunities

national campaign called Define American. “I hope that this is a school where students and their families feel welcome in America, no matter where they come from,” Vargas told CNN earlier this year. The new two-story school includes a library, a multi-use room and two play structures. Located at 220 N. Whisman Road, the school serves Mountain View students in grades K-5. The campus is the 11th school in the K-8 district.

n August, the Mountain ViewWhisman School District opened the doors of its new Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School named for the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who came to the United States from the Philippines in 1993 when he was 12 years old and attended district schools before graduating from Mountain View High School. Vargas received national attention in 2011 when he came out as an undocumented immigrant and launched a

TUITION, BOOKS

Foothill College has expanded a program that offers two years of free tuition and textbooks for first-time students enrolled in at least 12 units, regardless of their income level. Students in the Foothill College Promise program also receive access to Foothill’s support services and a free Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority SmartPass. More information: foothill.edu/promise

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Anyone who lives or works in Mountain View is eligible to earn college credits for free through Study.com’s Working Scholars program. The nonprofit provides online college courses that can be transferred to Thomas Edison State University and applied to the university’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program. More information: bit.ly/MVWorkingScholars

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A group of students at Los Altos High brings hundreds of students across the Bay Area together every year for a 24-hour hackathon aimed at empowering teens to apply computer science to realworld problems. Student organizers say the free Los Altos Hacks event gives students the opportunity to create projects about issues they care about, alongside mentors who work in the tech industry. Students work in teams to make hardware and software projects, and Silicon Valley executives judge the projects. More information: losaltoshacks.com

WHAT’S NEW: CARING FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS The problem of community-college students who have unstable housing has become a hot issue in California and locally, with state Assemblyman Marc Berman, D-Palo Alto, authoring AB 302, a proposed state mandate that would require community colleges with parking facilities to allow overnight parking for homeless students. A 2018 survey found that 11% of Foothill students who responded to the survey are homeless and 41% are housing insecure. Statewide, nearly one in five community college students are either homeless or do not have a stable place to live. More information: a24.asmdc.org/2019-bills Top: Opening day at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School (Magali Gauthier); Middle: student performing problem-solving activity at Los Altos Hacks (Los Altos Hacks); Mentor Tutor Connection (Magali Gauthier); Bottom: homeless student (Adam Pardee). www.MountainViewOnline.com Info Mountain View • 31

EDUCATION PUBLIC K-12 Mountain View students are served by three public school districts spanning two cities and 25 school sites. Mountain View Whisman and Los Altos school districts serve about 9,587 students in grades K-8, and the Mountain View-Los Altos High School District serves 4,394 students in grades 9-12. All public school information is based on 2019-20 statistics provided by the California Department of Education and local school districts. All schools located in Mountain View unless otherwise noted.

MOUNTAIN VIEW WHISMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT (GRADES K-8) ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 750-A San Pierre Way | 650-526-3500 Superintendent Ayindé Rudolph: supt@mvwsd.org

PUBLIC & PRIVATE, PRESCHOOLS, ENRICHMENT Almond Elementary School 550 Almond Ave. 650-917.5400 | losaltos.k12.ca.us/ Almondes

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Covington Elementary School 205 Covington Road 650-947-1100 | losaltos.k12.ca.us/ces

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Gardner Bullis School 25890 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills 650-559-3200 | losaltos.k12.ca.us/gbs/

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Loyola Elementary School 770 Berry Ave. 650-254-2400 | losaltos.k12.ca.us/ loyolaes

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Oak Avenue School 1501 Oak Ave. 650-237-3900 | losaltos.k12.ca.us/ oakavenue

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Bubb Elementary 525 Hans Ave. 650-526-3480 | bubb.mvwsd.org

Santa Rita Elementary School 700 Los Altos Ave. 650-559-1600 | losaltos.k12.ca.us/ santaritaes

Castro Elementary 505 Escuela Ave. 650-526-3590 | castro.mvwsd.org

Springer Elementary School 1120 Rose Ave., Mountain View 650-943-4200 | losaltos.k12.ca.us/ses

Huff Elementary 253 Martens Ave. 650-526-3490 | huff.mvwsd.org

Blach Intermediate School 1120 Covington Road 650-934-3800 | losaltos.k12.ca.us/ georginais

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Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary 220 N. Whisman Road 650-903-6952 | vargas.mvwsd.org

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Landels Elementary 115 W. Dana St. 650-526-3520 | landels.mvwsd.org

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Mistral Elementary 505 Escuela Ave. 650-526-3575 | mistral.mvwsd.org

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Monta Loma Elementary (CEL parent-participation program) 460 Thompson Ave. 650-903-6915 | montaloma.mvwsd.org Stevenson Elementary (PACT choice program) 750-B San Pierre Way 650-903-6950 | stevenson.mvwsd.org Theuerkauf Elementary 1625 San Luis Ave. 650-903-6925 | theuerkauf.mvwsd.org Crittenden Middle 1701 Rock St. 650-903-6945 | crittenden.mvwsd.org Graham Middle 1175 Castro St. 650-526-3570 | graham.mvwsd.org

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Egan Junior High School 100 W. Portola Ave. 650-917-2200 | losaltos.k12.ca.us/egan

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Bullis Charter School South campus (K-8): 1124 Covington Road North campus (K-5): 102 W. Portola Ave. 650-947-4100 | bullischarterschool.com

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MOUNTAIN VIEW-LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (GRADES 9-12) ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 1299 Bryant St. 650-940-4650 | mvla.net Superintendent Nellie Meyer: nellie.meyer@mvla.net

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MOUNTAIN VIEW WHISMAN INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM (K-8) Crittenden Middle School 1701 Rock St., #101 650-567-9757 | homeschool@mvwsd. org

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LOS ALTOS SCHOOL DISTRICT (GRADES K-8) ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 201 Covington Road, Los Altos 650-947-1150 | lasdschools.org Superintendent Jeff Baier: jbaier@lasdschools.org Schools located in Los Altos unless otherwise noted. 32 • Info Mountain View www.MountainViewOnline.com

Alta Vista High School 1325 Bryant Ave. Continuation program 650-691-2433 | mvla.net/avhs

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Los Altos High School 201 Almond Ave., Los Altos 650-960-8811 | mvla.net/lahs

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Middle College Program 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills Alternative program at Foothill College 650-949-7168 | middlecollege@foothill. edu

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Mountain View High School 3535 Truman Ave. 650-940-4600 | mvla.net/mvhs

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CHILD CARE, PRESCHOOLS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS Action Day Primary Plus 333 Eunice Ave. Exploration, discovery, semi-structured activities Infant care to 5 yrs 650-967-3780 | actiondayprimaryplus. com

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Ames Child Care Center NASA Ames Research Center, Mail Stop N-270-1, Moffett Field Play based 6 weeks to K 650-604-5100 | ameschildcare.org

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Baby World Child Care Center 1715 Grant Road, Los Altos Language development, social and motor skills, arts and mathematics Newborn to preschool 650-988-8627 | babyworldinfantprogram.com

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Building Kidz School 250 E. Dana St. Specializes in performing arts Preschool-kindergarten 650-967-8000 | buildingkidzschool.com

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Champions at Covington Elementary 201 Covington Road, Los Altos Before and after-school homework time; art, science, cooking and sports K-6 650-559-7900 | discoverchampions.com

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Champions at Santa Rita Elementary 700 Los Altos Ave., Los Altos Before- and after-school homework support; activities promoting character, literacy, science, fitness K-6 650-917-9300 | discoverchampions.com

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Children’s House of Los Altos 770 Berry Ave., Los Altos Preschool: Open-ended activities; structured group time Preschool: 2-5 yrs; After school: K-6 650-968-9052 | emeducation.com

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Children’s House of Los Altos - Gardner Bullis 25890 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills Foreign language experiences 2-4 yrs, plus transitional-K 650-941-1277 | emeducation.com

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Children’s Learning Cottage 675 Escuela Ave. Indoor/outdoor play, language, math, science/cooking and arts 2-6 yrs 650-564-9906 | clcottage.com

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El Camino YMCA 2400 Grant Road Preschool. Also after-school homework assistance, recreation, enrichment activities Preschool: 2.5-5 yrs; After school: K-6 650-969-9622 | ymcasv.org/elcamino

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German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) 310 Easy St. German/English bilingual educational programs Preschool: 2-5 yrs; After school: K-12 650-254-0748 | gissv.org

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Hobbledehoy Montessori Preschool 2321 Jane Lane Montessori program with music and dramatic play, reading and writing readiness 2-5 yrs 650-968-1155 | hobbledehoy.org

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Kiddie Academy 205 E. Middlefield Road Phonics, math, science, language, art,

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Little Acorn School 1667 Miramonte Ave. Play based, Christian 20 mos-5 yrs 650-964-8445 | littleacorn.org

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Mountain View KinderCare 2065 W. El Camino Real Play based 6 wks-12 yrs 800-709-8803 | kindercare.com

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Mountain View Parent Nursery School 1535 Oak Ave., Los Altos Parent participation school Toddlers-5 yrs 408-883-5437 | mvpns.roundtablelive. org

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Mountain View Whisman School District Preschool Program Located at Castro and Mistral elementary schools Developmentally based curriculum 3-5 yrs 650-526-3500, ext.1844 | mvwsd.org

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Palo Alto Preschool 4232 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Mandarin/English Montessori 2-5 yrs 650-739-0137

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St. Paul Lutheran CDC 1075 El Monte Ave. Montessori, Christian 2.5-6 yrs 650-969-2696 | st-paul.org

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St. Simon Catholic Church Extended Day Care Center and Preschool 1840 Grant Road, Los Altos Whole child, faith based Preschool/pre-kindergarten: 3-5 yrs.; Extended: K-8 650-967-3293 | school.stsimon.org

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St. Timothy’s Preschool 2094 Grant Road Play based 2-4 yrs 650-967-4724 | sttims.org/preschool

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Ventana School 1040 Border Road, Los Altos Reggio-inspired Episcopal school 2 yrs to 5th grade 650-948-2121 | ventanaschool.org

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YMCA Kids’ Place at Almond Elementary School 550 Almond Ave., Los Altos After-school activities almondactivities@gmail.com

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Right at School, Bubb Elementary School 525 Hans Ave. Before- and after-school programs 650-407-0531 | rightatschool.com

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Right at School, Castro Elementary School 505 Escuela Ave. Before- and after-school programs 650-407-0531 | rightatschool.com

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Right at School, Huff Elementary School 253 Martens Ave. Before- and after-school programs 650-407-0531 | rightatschool.com

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Right at School, Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School 220 N. Whisman Road Before- and after-school programs 650-407-0531 | rightatschool.com

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Right at School, Landels Elementary School 115 W. Dana St. Before- and after-school programs 650-407-0531 | rightatschool.com

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Right at School, Monta Loma Elementary School 460 Thompson Ave. Before- and after-school programs 650-407-0531 | rightatschool.com

PUBLIC & PRIVATE, PRESCHOOLS, ENRICHMENT Kehillah Jewish HS 3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto Coed, college prep, Jewish kehillah.org

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The King’s Academy 562 N. Britton Ave., Sunnyvale Coed, college prep, Christian tka.org

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Los Altos Christian Schools 625 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos Coed, Christian lacs.com

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Meira Academy 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto Jewish, girls meiraacademy.org

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LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT Bay Area Arabic School 310 Easy St., German International School of Silicon Valley Arabic language for children and adults 650-394-7765 | baaschool.org

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Kumon Math and Reading Center 2500 California St., Suite D, (650-948-4124); 903 E. El Camino Real, Suite 5, (408-2221500); 1780 Miramonte Ave. (650-966-6600) After-school program for reading and math skills kumon.com

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Nine Fruits Bilingual School 2484 Old Middlefield Way Chinese/English; K-8 650-962-1900 | ninefruits.org

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Miramonte Christian School 1175 Altamead Drive, Los Altos Seventh-day Adventist Christian miramonteschool.org

Right at School, Theuerkauf Elementary School 1625 San Luis Ave. Before- and after-school programs 650-407-0531 | rightatschool.com

Mountain View Academy 360 S. Shoreline Blvd. Coed, college prep, Christian/Seventhday Adventist mtnviewacademy.org

Right at School, Landels Elementary School 115 W. Dana St. Before- and after-school programs 650-407-0531 | rightatschool.com

Palo Alto Prep School 2462 Wyandotte St. Coed, college prep paloaltoprep.com

Cañada College 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City canadacollege.edu

Pinewood School Los Altos, Los Altos Hills campuses Academics, arts, moral values pinewood.edu

Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley Campus NASA Research Park, Bldg. 23, Moffett Field sv.cmu.edu

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YMCA Kid’s Place, Oak Elementary School 1501 Oak Ave. Before- and after-school programs 650-959-6865

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St. Francis High School 1885 Miramonte Ave. Coed, college prep, Catholic/Holy Cross sfhs.com

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Canterbury Christian School 101 N. El Monte Ave., Los Altos canterburycs.stpaulsanglicanchurch.org

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St. Joseph Catholic School 1120 Miramonte Ave. Catholic sjmv.org

Castilleja School 1310 Bryant St., Palo Alto Girls, college prep castilleja.org

St. Nicholas Elementary School 12816 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills Coed, Catholic stnicholaslah.com

German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) 310 Easy St. German/English gissv.org

St. Simon Parish School 1840 Grant Road, Los Altos Coed, Catholic stsimon.org

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Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School 450 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto Coed, college prep, Jewish hausner.com

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St. Stephen Lutheran School 320 Moorpark Way Coed, Christian based ssls.org

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The Girls’ Middle School 3400 W. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto Girls girlsms.org

Ventana School 1040 Border Road, Los Altos Progressive, Reggio-inspired Episcopal ventanaschool.org

Helios New School 597 Central Ave., Sunnyvale Gifted heliosns.org

Waldorf School of the Peninsula 11311 Mora Drive, Los Altos; 180 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View Developmentally based experiential curriculum waldorfpeninsula.org

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Imagination Lab School 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto interdisciplinary, coed imagination-school.org

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International School of the Peninsula 3233 Cowper St., Palo Alto Mandarin or French immersion istp.org

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Stanford Chinese School 475 N. Whisman Road, #100 Mandarin classes; ages 6+ 408-499-5451 | mychineseschool.com

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De Anza College 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino deanza.edu

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Foothill College 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills / 1070 Innovation Way, Sunnyvale foothill.edu

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Menlo College 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton menlo.edu

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Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education 333 Moffett Blvd. mvlaae.net

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Palo Alto Adult School 50 Embarcadero Road, Room 8, Palo Alto paadultschool.org

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Palo Alto University 1791 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto paloaltou.edu

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Sofia University 1069 E. Meadow Circle, Palo Alto sofia.edu

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Stanford Continuing Studies 365 Lasuen St., Stanford continuingstudies.stanford.edu

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Stanford University 450 Serra Mall, Stanford stanford.edu

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UCSC Silicon Valley Extension 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara ucsc-extension.edu

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GOVERNMENT RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, REBATES

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undreds more newly homeless individuals are living in Mountain View and several other cities, according to the results of a new Santa Clara County homeless census released in July. The new data, compiled as part of the biennial Point in Time, shows that two-thirds of Santa Clara County’s homeless are living on the streets because they can’t afford housing. Since 2017, Mountain View’s homeless population has jumped from 416 up to 606,

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Voters could see at least two ballot measures in 2020 seeking to curtail or heavily revise the city’s rent control provisions. Elected leaders are working on a city-sponsored measure to revise and provide more clarity to current rent-control laws, while landlords are backing an initiative to roll back the city’s Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act laws. More information: bit.ly/MVrentcontrolInfo

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Low-income residents living in Mountain View’s 94303 zip code may be eligible for up to $9,500 to replace their older vehicles with a hybrid, plugin hybrid or electric vehicle, or a Clipper Card for public transit through the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s new Clean Cars grant program. More information: baaqmd. gov/cleancarsforall

GOOGLE GRANT As the first piece of their $1-billion housing pledge, Google officials announced in July that they would invest $50 million in the Housing Trust Silicon Valley’s Tech Fund to spur affordable housing in the area. In Mountain View, the Tech Fund provided money to help acquire land for a 93-unit affordable housing project along La Avenida Avenue. More information: housingtrustsv.org/tech-fund

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a 46% increase. The city now hosts the fourth largest homeless population in the county. Over the last two years, the widespread increase in people living out of their vehicles on city streets has made homelessness into a top issue for elected leaders. A safe-parking program has inched forward, but still lacks capacity to take in anything close to the approximately 300 inhabited vehicles spread throughout the city. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED ... bit.ly/SCCHomelessSurvey

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WHAT’S NEW: RETROFIT PROGRAM ON THE HORIZON The city of Mountain View is poised to launch an ambitious six-year plan requiring landlords to retrofit homes at risk of collapsing in an earthquake. A survey found that 488 buildings containing more than 5,000 housing units in Mountain View appear to have the faulty design. Cost estimates for complying with the retrofit program range from $6,000 to $20,000 per unit or $25,000 to $100,000 per building, according to city staff, and it’s unclear how far grants and loan assistance will go. Nearly all of the soft-story buildings identified in Mountain View were built between 1950 and 1980. More information: bit.ly/RetrofitProgram Top: volunteers conduct homeless count (Michelle Le); Middle: disaster team volunteers (Veronica Weber); City Hall (Michelle Le); Bottom: building with tuck-under parking (Sadie Stinson). www.MountainViewOnline.com Info Mountain View • 37

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GOVERNMENT MEET THE CITY COUNCIL Mountain View is a charter city that operates under a City Council-City Manager form of government. The mayor and vice mayor hold one-year terms that expire in January. The general municipal election is held in evennumbered years, the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November. Council terms are for four years.

Lisa Matichak mayor Term expires: 2020 650-207-0838 lisa.matichak@ mountainview.gov

LOCAL GOVERNMENT Council-appointed officers City Attorney Krishan Chopra, 650903-6303 City Clerk Lisa Natusch, 650-903-6304 City Manager Daniel Rich, 650-9036301 Department heads Assistant City Manager Audrey Ramberg, 650-903-6610 Community Development Director Aarti Shrivastava, 650-903-6456 Community Services Director John Marchant, 650-903-6420 Finance and Administrative Services Director Jesse Takahashi, 650-903-6006

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CITY HALL 500 CASTRO ST. • 650-903-6300 • MOUNTAINVIEW.GOV

Margaret Abe-Koga vice mayor Term expires: 2020 650-291-0167 margaret.abe-koga@ mountainview.gov

Chris Clark council member Term expires: 2020 650-903-6304 chris.clark@ mountainview.gov

Fire Chief Juan Diaz, 650-903-6365 Library Services Director Tracy Gray, 650-903-6866 Police Chief Max Bosel, 650-903-6355 Public Works Director Michael Fuller, 650-903-6077 Boards, commissions and committees Meetings are held at City Hall, 500 Castro St., unless otherwise noted Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Meets monthly except May, July and December, last Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Plaza Conference Room. Staff liaison: Nate Baird, 650-903-6311 Downtown Meets as needed, on a

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Marchant and Allison Flynn, 650-9036331 Performing Arts Meets third Wednesday, 6:15 p.m., Atrium Conference Room. Staff liaisons: Scott Whisler and Jenn Poret, 650-903-6565 Rental Housing Meets every other Monday, 7 p.m., Plaza Conference Room. Staff liaison: Anky van Deursen, anky.vandeursen@mountainview.gov Senior Advisory Meets third Wednesday, 2 p.m. (except Aug. and Dec.) ,Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave. Staff liaison: Michele Petersen, 650-9036330

Tuesday, 8 a.m., Plaza Conference Room. Tiffany Chew, 650-903-6306 Environmental Planning Meets first and third Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, second floor. Staff liaison: Martin Alkire, 650-903-6306 Human Relations Meets first Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Plaza Conference Room, City Hall. Staff liaison: Christina Gilmore, 650-903-6301 Library Board Meets third Monday, 7:30 p.m., Library Conference Room, 585 Franklin St. Staff liaison: Tracy Gray, 650-903-6866 Parks and Recreation Meets second Wednesday, 7 p.m., Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave. Staff liaisons: John

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El Camino Healthcare District 2500 Grant Road Chief Executive Officer: Dan Woods. Board of Directors meets quarterly (January, March, June, October) at 5:30 p.m. in the hospital’s conference center 650-940-7000 / elcaminohealthcaredistrict.org

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REGIONAL GOVERNMENT Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County 70 West Hedding St., San Jose District 5 Supervisor: Joe Simitian The elected policy-making body of Santa Clara County Board meetings: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 2-3 times monthly at 70 West Hedding St. 408-299-5001 / sccgov.org

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General manager: Ana Maria Ruiz Acquires and preserves natural open space; maintains more than 62,000 acres of open space Board meetings: 7 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the district office. 650-691-1200 / openspace.org

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WHAT’S NEW: A NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ON WHEELS Residents have formed a new neighborhood association aimed at changing the public’s perception of the city’s homelessness problem. The advocacy group, Mountain View Vehicle Residents, represents people living in their vehicles. The small steering committee has connected with hundreds of households living out of vehicles, and distributes regular bilingual newsletters across the city, inviting people to attend their monthly meetings. In June, the group hosted the first-ever “meet thy neighbor” barbecue at Rengstorff Park to foster a dialogue between vehicle dwellers and other community members. More information: facebook.com/MVVehicleResidents Top: Rengstorff Community Center (Magali Gauthier); Middle: National Night Out event (Federica Armstrong); Bottom: vehicle dwellers (Magali Gauthier). www.MountainViewOnline.com Info Mountain View • 43

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NEIGHBORHOODS Mountain View is made up of 25 neighborhoods contained within 12.2 square miles. Here’s a glimpse of each area’s distinctive features and contact information for its neighborhood associations. Neighborhood data from Nextdoor.com and city of Mountain View.

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Old Mountain View Bustling neighborhood in the heart of downtown Homeowners: 43% Old Mountain View Neighborhood Association: omvna.org

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Rex Manor Diverse area located near downtown shopping and entertainment Homeowners: 66% Rex Manor Neighborhood Association: Lawrence Shing, Shings.rus@gmail.com

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Wagon Wheel Named after a local watering hole back in the day whose patrons were engineers from Fairchild Semiconductor, Intel and National Semiconductor Homeowners: 49.8% Wagon Wheel Neighborhood Association, Kelley Ketchmark, kelleyketchmark@gmail.com, wp.wagonwheelna.org

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