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Inside WELCOME TO INFO MOUNTAIN VIEW 6 BY THE NUMBERS Demographics, housing values Mountain View is an ever-evolving community that has emerged as an epicenter for tech giants, new 11 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ideas and vibrant cultural activities. Galleries, museums, performing arts centers Our annual Info Mountain View publication aims to Guide to Castro nightlife help residents get the most out of the community by 14 COMMUNITY SERVICES capturing the most useful information needed, whether Health, counseling, social services to connect with neighborhood leaders, contact the mayor or figure out where to go dancing. 18 SENIORS Our Education section offers comparative information on public and private Activities, resources, medical services schools. The Outdoors chapter maps out where you can fish, skate and OUTDOORS observe wildlife. The Government chapter provides information on your City 22 Parks, recreational facilities Council and the many boards and commissions that keep Mountain View running. 29 EDUCATION In addition to this publication, you can visit mv-voice.com to stay up to date Public, private, higher education on news and events happening in Mountain View. Subscribe to Express, a daily GOVERNMENT email, and have the news delivered right to your inbox. Or check out Weekend 39 Express, emailed on Thursdays, for the scoop on art and entertainment. Both Local, county, regional contacts are free; sign up at mv-voice.com/express. 42 NEIGHBORHOODS And if you’ve got suggestions for next year’s Info Mountain View, please email Demographics, association contacts [email protected]. We appreciate your feedback.
On the cover: Linda Taaffe Los Panaderos perform at the 38th Annual Spring Family Parade Associate Editor, Info Mountain View along Castro Street on April 23. Photo by Natalia Nazarova
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VIEW THE BY NUMBERS WHO’S LIVING HERE 76,260 MOUNTAIN VIEW’S POPULATION 68% 34.6 HAVE A COLLEGE 37.2% 29% MEDIAN AGE DEGREE FOREIGN BORN
MEN WOMEN 10.6% 59% 41% HOMES WITHOUT 50.9% 49.1% SENIORS RENTERS HOMEOWNERS A MORTGAGE
HOUSING COSTS CITY AT A GLANCE
NUMBER $741,000 OF PARKS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEDIAN HOME PRICES IN 38 $1.44M MEDIAN HOME VALUE MILES 140 OF STREETS VS. 2011 2016 $118.7M GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET # OF HOMES YOU CAN BUY IN $4,650 DES MOINE, IOWA, FOR THE PRICE $ MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT 12.4 OF ONE MOUNTAIN VIEW HOME $22.43B TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION
INCOME & SPENDING BUSINESS MATTERS $175,620 MEDIAN STARTING THREENUMBER OF STARTUPS SALARY $117,278 FOR A MEDIAN SALARY VALUED AT OVER CHIEF FOR MEN CEO EXECUTIVE CEO $$$ $1 BILLION OFFICER 2015 RANKING FOR $98,475 “FASTEST GROWING MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD $89,548 46 ECONOMIES IN U.S.” MEDIAN SALARY INCOME FOR WOMEN FORTUNE 1000 $27,730 AMOUNT MEN OUTEARN WOMEN (COMPARING MEDIAN SALARIES) COMPANIES 5
Sources: City of Mountain View, Santa Clara County Assessor's Office Annual Report 2015-2016; U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 American Community Survey; Trulia 2016 Market Trends, Nerdwallet; Trulia July 2016 Market Trends, Zillow Research, April 2016; Zillow Research April 2016 median home value index: Des Moine, $116,100 vs. Mountain View, $1.44 million; Nerdwallet, PayScale (July 2016); Salary Genius, fortune.com/unicorns, 2015 fortune 1000 List; WalletHub 2015 rankings; City of Mountain View budget
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Pilot and volunteer Fred Bower steps out of a P-51 Mustang after landing at Moffett Field during the Wings of Freedom Tour. Photo by Michelle Le
BOOKSTORES GALLERIES Los Altos History Museum PERFORMANCE SPACES AND READINGS 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos Mohr Gallery, Community School Foothill College Smithwick Theatre • Interactive permanent exhibit; Books Inc. of Music and Arts at Finn Center changing exhibits; museum store; 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills and J. Gilbert Smith History House 301 Castro St. 230 San Antonio Circle Home to Foothill Music Theatre www.losaltoshistory.org/ • Works of well-known local artists as well • • See Castro Street Nightlife, page 12 • • foothill.edu/theatre as artwork from around the world Moffett Field Historical East West Bookshop • arts4all.org Society Museum Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 324 Castro St. Mountain View City Hall Rotunda Severyns Ave., Bldg. 126, Moffett Field 500 Castro St. • See Castro Street Nightlife, page 12 500 Castro St. • Aircraft displays, aircraft cockpits, aircraft models, unique period military See Castro Street Nightlife, page 12 Lee’s Comics • Shows on topical subjects and events uniforms and artifacts from important The Pear Theatre 1020 N. Rengstorff Ave., Ste. F eras post-1930 moffettfieldmuseum.org 1110 La Avenida St. • Comics from the 1930s to present, with MOVIE THEATERS • collectors’ issues,gaming items, Japa- Museum of American Heritage • Intimate theater; hosts diverse seasons nese animation videos and T-shirts. Century Cinema 16 of full plays, plus an annual short-works 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto festival, “Pear Slices." • 650-965-1800 / [email protected] / 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd. lcomics.com • Permanent and rotating exhibits em- • thepear.org • Multiplex showing mainstream, first-run phasize invention and technology from movies Shoreline Amphitheatre DANCE 1750-1950 • cinemark.com • moah.org 1 Amphitheatre Parkway Alberto’s Salsa Studio & Ultra Lounge MUSEUMS NASA Ames Research Center • Large outdoor concert venue 736 Dana St. Moffett Field • theshorelineamphitheatre.com • See Castro Street Nightlife, page 12 Computer History Museum • Exhibits explain space exploration and Tateuchi Hall, Community School 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd. the scientific work of NASA and its Ames of Music and Arts at Finn Center Mountain View Open Floor with Research Center Claire Alexander 230 San Antonio Circle • Large international collection of com- • nasa.gov/centers/ames/home/explora- Mountain View Masonic Lodge, puting artifacts tion.html • Concert hall hosting a variety of music 890 Church St., Mountain View • computerhistory.org events Rengstorff House arts4all.org A dynamic movement practice The Jehning Family Lock Museum • • 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd. that ignites creativity, connection 175 Castro St. and community • Quarterly exhibits feature artifacts • Year-round drop-in class, Mondays at 7 p.m. • Changing exhibits of locks, keys, lock- and images of 19th century life. See Castro Street Nightlife smithing tools, safes and other items • [email protected] / ecstat- • r-house.org on the next page. icproductions.com/class.html • jehninglockmuseum.com/
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Red Rock Coffee at night. CASTRO VILLA STREET
STREET BRYANT STREET AT NIGHT 11 8 Music, coffee and pubs among after-hours attractions 6 With eight music venues and a variety of performance spaces, coffee shops, pubs and bookstores, Mountain View's 5 eight-block Castro Street area that runs smack dab through 12 the center of downtown has become a leading after-hours destination along the
Peninsula with ample CASTRO STREET opportunities to hear live music, go salsa dancing, meet a best-selling author, W DANA STREET catch a play or just hang out.
BLOSSOM LANE
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EAT + DRINK ENTERTAINMENT 9. Alberto's Salsa Studio & Ultra Lounge | 736 Dana St. 1. Tied House | 954 Villa St. 5. Molly Magee's | 241 Castro St. Dance club featuring world beat music, salsa, Sports bar area; handcrafted beer Dance floor; DJs on Thurs.-Sat. nights live bands and dance lessons 650-965-2739; tiedhouse.com 650-961-0108; mollysmtview.com/djs/ 650-968-3007; albertos.com 2. Steins Beer Garden | 895 Villa St. 6. St. Stephen's Green | 223 Castro St. 10. Mountain View Center for the Craft brews and cocktails Irish music on Tue.; DJs Thu.-Sat., with 650-963-9568; steinsbeergarden.com Performing Arts | 500 Castro St. Latin DJs on the fourth Saturday Home to Peninsula Youth Theatre and 650-964-9151; ststephensgreen.com TheatreWorks BOOKSTORES mvcpa.com; pytnet.org; theatreworks.org 3. Books Inc. | 301 Castro St. 7. Dana Street Roasting Company | Books, magazines and newspapers; 744 W. Dana St. 11. Monte Carlo Nightclub | 228 Castro St. author appearances; special events Live music on weekends and special Latin dance club hosts DJs, live bands, 650-428-1234; booksinc.net performances throughout the year pageants and salsa dancing 650-390-9638; danastreetroasting.com 650-988-1500; montecarloniteclub.com 4. East West Bookshop | 324 Castro St. New Age and metaphysical bookstore; 8. Red Rock Coffee | 201 Castro St. 12. Opal Nightclub | 251 Castro St. author events and workshops Cafe with folk, blues and jazz music Bar with a big dance floor 650-988-9800 ; eastwest.com 650-967-4473; redrockcoffee.org 650-318-6732; opalnights.com
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Alondra Rivas, 4, gets a checkup from Dr. Swarnapali Seneviratna as her mom, Ada Guardado, watches at MayView Community Health Center last April. Photo by Michelle Le
From employment programs to mental health services and housing assistance, Get non-emergency Mountain View has a broad range of resources to help residents address life's challenges. assistance * Note: Services located in Mountain View, unless otherwise noted. therapies, counseling, nutrition work- Run by Santa Clara County Mental A live, multilingual COUNSELING • shops and more to people touched by Health Administration breast or ovarian cancer. operator is available Crisis-line counselors listen to callers Alcohol and Drug Services, • 650-326-6686; toll free 888-222-4401 / and will refer them to helpful services, • Santa Clara County bcconnections.org 24 hours a day to if they’d like. 976 Lenzen Ave., San Jose provide access to • 855-278-4204 Breathe California of the Bay Area • Drug and alcohol treatment and place- critical health and ment referral for adolescents and adults YWCA Silicon Valley 1469 Park Ave., San Jose • 800-488-9919; 408-272-6518 (youth) / 375 S. Third St., San Jose • Asthma and anti-tobacco education; human services in sccdads.org patient support; information referral Support and services in the areas of Santa Clara • 408-998-5865 / lungsrus.org Community Health Awareness domestic violence, rape crisis, • County Council (CHAC) counseling, youth services and child care. Bay Area Funeral Consumers • 24-hour hotlines, 408-295-4011; domestic Association ranging 590 W. El Camino Real violence, 800-572-2782; rape crisis, 408- CALL Counseling services for residents and 287-3000 or 650-493-7273 / ywca-sv.org 463 College Ave., Palo Alto from • students in Mountain View, Los Altos, Los • Educates consumers regarding end- assistance 2-1-1 Altos Hills and surrounding communities. HEALTH, SUPPORT of-life options, ways to save money on • 650-965-2020 / chacmv.org funeral arrangements programs SERVICES, RESOURCES 650-321-2109 / ba-fca.org La Selva Group • for victims 206 California Ave., Palo Alto Alzheimer’s Association El Camino Hospital Health Library of elder • Program is part of Momentum for 1060 La Avenida St. El Camino Hospital (main floor), 2500 Grant Road fraud to evacuation Mental Health and is in network with • Information, support, referrals and various insurance plans. education/training for persons with • Access to online databases, clinical and information during • Various levels of care: psychiatry, Alzheimer’s, families, caregivers and consumer health books, DVDs, and au- residential treatment, outpatient healthcare professionals diovisual materials; research assistance time of disaster. program, individual and group therapy, • 24/7 helpline, 800-272-3900; office, • 650-940-7210 supportive housing, case management. 650-962-8111 / alz.org/norcal The program is • Clients must be 18 years of age or older. Kara Bay Area Cancer Connections administered by • 650-617- 1759 / thelaselvagroup.com 457 Kingsley Ave., Palo Alto 2335 El Camino Real United Way Bay Area. Suicide Crisis Hotline • Grief support to children, teens and • Support groups, buddies, health library, adults; one-on-one counseling and sup- 828 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 200, San Jose personalized research, complementary port groups; on-site support for schools,
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corporations and community organiza- store. No membership fee. HOUSING tions after a death. • 650-988-3200; (Lactation Center): • 650-321-5272 / kara-grief.org 650-988-8290, elcaminohospital.org/ connections Project Sentinel Living Strong Living Well 1490 El Camino Real, Santa Clara MayView Community Health Center Classes held at local YMCAs • A private, nonprofit organization that 900 Miramonte Ave. (second floor) • A 12-week small-group strength-fitness provides fair-housing investigation, program designed for adult cancer • Culturally competent primary medical counseling and education for local survivors; operated by Stanford and care for low-income individuals. communities; serves Palo Alto and Mountain View. the YMCA. • 650-965-3323 / mayview.org • Classes are free, but participants must • 408-720-9888, (TTY/TDD)800-735-2929 register in advance. (Wait list at Palo Alto Medical Foundation housing.org El Camino YMCA). 701 E. El Camino Real • 650-725-5014 / lslw.stanford.edu MEDIATION • Primary care (family medicine, internal Mountain View Healthcare Center medicine and pediatrics); OB/Gyn and breast care; urgent care (drop-in); out- Mountain View Mediation 2530 Solace Place patient surgery center; laboratory and Program (Project Sentinel) • Rehabilitation and subacute programs, radiology/imaging services; pharmacy; 1490 El Camino Real, Santa Clara post-surgical care, rehabilitation health education center. therapies, hospice and respite care, • 650-934-7000; Urgent Care • Advice, conciliation and mediation Alzheimer’s care unit 650-934-7800 / pamf.org/mountain- services to help resolve disputes in- view cluding tenant/landlord, roommates/ • 650-961-6161 / mvhealthcare.com shared housing, neighbor to neighbor,
Pathways Home Health, Photo by Michelle Le Stanford Health Care business and workplace. 650-960-0495 / housing.org; mounta- Hospice & Private Duty Linda Jones preps for dinner service at the cold 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford • weather shelter on Dec. 7 inview.gov/depts/comdev/preserva- 585 N. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale • Includes the Stanford University tion/mediation.asp Home health and hospice care Medical Center, Stanford Hospital & • HEALTH CLINICS Clinics, the Stanford University School • 888-755-7855, 408-730-1200 / pathway- of Medicine and the Lucile Salter SERVICE GROUPS shealth.org AND HOSPITALS Packard Children’s Hospital. Peninsula Stroke Association • 650-723-4000 / stanfordmedicine.org AAUW-Los Altos-Mountain View El Camino Hospital Branch (American Association of 3801 Miranda Ave., Bldg. 6, A-162, 2500 Grant Road Stanford Hospital & Clinics University Women) Palo Alto • A full-service, acute-care community 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford • [email protected] / lamv-ca. Monthly support groups for stroke • hospital that offers a comprehensive 613 beds for in-patient treatment, aauw.net/ survivors and caregivers • range of inpatient and outpatient ser- emergency care, major surgeries, • 650-565-8485 / psastroke.org vices; serves Mountain View, Los Altos, laboratories, X-ray. Well-known for Kiwanis Club of Mountain View Los Altos Hills, parts of Palo Alto and its cancer treatment, oncology and P.O. Box 607 Planned Parenthood – surrounding cities. transplant services. 650-906-7917 / facebook.com/kiwanismv Mountain View Health Center • 650-940-7000 / elcaminohospital.org • 650-723-4000 (general) , 800-756- • 9000 (appointments and referrals) / 225 San Antonio Road El Camino Surgery Center LLC Quota International of Mountain tanfordhospital.org View/Los Altos • Family planning and health services 2480 Grant Road for women and men; education; pre- Teen and Young Adult Clinic P.O. Box 445 marital testing; HIV-antibody testing; (El Camino Hospital, Willow Pavilion) counseling; primary care, including • Ambulatory surgery center and 1174 Castro St. Ste. 250, Mountain View • 650-964-8998 / quotad12.org, face- abortion; all services are low cost/ outpatient health-care center where a • Comprehensive medical services for book.com/QuotaMVLA sliding scale. wide variety of surgical and diagnostic young adults ages 12-21 procedures are performed. Rotary Club of Mountain View • 650-948-0807 / plannedparenthood. • 650-694-0600 / stanfordchildrens. org • 650-961-1200 / ecsc.com org/en/service/teens-and-young- 157 Moffett Blvd. adults RealOptions Pregnancy Medical Clinics Kaiser Permanente - Mountain View • portal.clubrunner.ca/4225 298 San Antonio Road, #100 555 Castro St. Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System SERVICES FOR PEOPLE • Pregnancy tests; ultrasound exams; • Satellite office of Kaiser Permanente of medical consultations; prenatal care; Santa Clara Center 3801 Miranda Ave. WITH DISABILITIES parenting and adoption information; Services include dermatology, internal General medical, surgical and psychiat- STI/STD education and other support • • medicine, laboratory, minor injury, ric care for veterans services; all services are free of charge Abilities United obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmol- 650-493-5000; paloalto.va.gov/ and confidential. ogy, optometry, pediatrics, pharmacy, • 525 East Charleston Road • 650-559-1550 / realoptions.net psychiatry and radiology. Treatment and • Serves people of all ages with health education program. NOTE: This of- HOMELESS SERVICES developmental and other disabilities Stanford Blood Center fice does not provide emergency services. • Services include early intervention, 3373 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto • 650-903-3000 / kp.org/mountainview Alpha Omega Homeless Services Milestones Preschool, a therapy clinic, after-school socialization, computer Serves Stanford Hospital, Lucile • Lucile Packard Children’s 204 Stierlin Road education, respite, adult day activities, Packard Children’s Hospital, El Camino Hospital Stanford community connections, employment, Hospital, Palo Alto Veterans Admin- • Direct advocacy and assistance for in- independent-living skills training and istration Hospital and other local 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto dividuals seeking housing assistance, aquatic services. facilities medical/dental services, employment A 311-bed hospital devoted to the care training and money management 650-494-0550 /AbilitiesUnited.org 650-723-7831 / bloodcenter.stanford.edu • • • of children and expectant mothers counseling; walk-ins and referrals Stanford Health Library • 650-497-8000 / lpch.org accepted OUTREACH Paratransit • 650-968-0836 / csacares.org Main Branch, Hoover Pavilion, Maternal Connection Store and 926 Rock Ave., Ste.10, San Jose 211 Quarry Road, Suite 201 Lactation Center - Women’s Hospital Bread of Life EPA • Provides transportation for individu- als who have a disability that prevents • Provides scientifically based medi- 2485 Hospital Drive, ground floor 2455 Old Middlefield Way #L them from using public transportation cal information to help people make Lactation and breastfeeding sup- (bus, light rail). informed decisions about their health • • Food, clothing, personal essentials to port; pump/scale rentals; nursing bra and health care; services are free those in need at various locations • (Information) 408-436-2865; fittings;community room for moms to • 650-961-9796 / breadoflifeepa.org (reservations) 408-436-4860; (TTD) • 650-725-8400) breastfeed and weigh mother/baby 408-436-0155 / outreach1.org
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Vista Center for the Blind provides ESL, job readiness and other and Visually Impaired classes and access to social services CELEBRATING • 650-903-4102 3200 Hillview Ave, 120 ( Scheduled to dayworkercentermv.org move by the end of 2016) • Rehabilitation, counseling and support Second Harvest Food Bank 35 YEARS! programs for clients with severe sight of Santa Clara and San Mateo loss; low-vision clinic; store with helpful Counties products; Braille classes. 4001 N. First St. and 750 Curtner Ave., • 650-858-0202 / vistacenter.org San Jose • Partners with hundreds of nonprofit SOCIAL SERVICES agencies to provide food at more than 770 sites, including pantries, soup kitch- Child Abuse Reporting (Santa Clara ens, shelters and after-school programs. County Child Protective Services) • 800-984-3663, (office) 408-266-8866 shfb.org 373 W. Julian St., San Jose • A child abuse and neglect center Social Services Agency — North • 650-493-1186 (24 hours) / sccgov.org, County District Office search Child Abuse Reporting 1330 W. Middlefield Road Community Services Agency • Adult and child welfare services; food stamps; MediCal and cash aid; 204 Stierlin Road operates child and elder abuse • Safety-net services for low-income, reporting hotlines. Owner Greg Bedford Menlo Park 1981 homeless and seniors. • 408-278-2400 • Programs include: emergency financial sccgov.org/sites/ssa/Pages/ssa.aspx assistance for rent and utilities; a food and nutrition center; senior case Veterans Emergency management; senior lunch and Social Work Fund nutrition program. 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto 650-968-0836/csacares.org • • Provides emergency assistance to Day Worker Center veterans awaiting admission, relocation or discharge at the VA of Mountain View Palo Alto Health Care System 113 Escuela Ave. • 650-493-5000, ext. 11-65455 • Connects employees and employers; paloalto.va.gov
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Mary Peterson is all smiles as she celebrates her 100th birthday at a party on June 18. Photo by Brenten Brandenburg
3 personal services tailored to match your needs DOOR-TO-DOOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE HOME REPAIR TRANSPORTATION Find answers, free aid Request a handyman, get assistance Arrange a ride, go The Senior Adult Legal Assistance where you want (SALA) provides legal services The Avenidas Handyman Services Senior services agency Avenidas to Santa Clara County seniors program provides screened expanded its a door-to-door (60 and over) on medical issues, contractors at discounted rates transportation program in July, Social Security; long-term care; to Midpeninsula homeowners and connecting seniors who need a elder abuse; denial, reduction or renters (50 years or older) who need ride with drivers from ride-share termination of government benefits; assistance with minor home repairs. company Lyft. sheriff’s evictions and other topics. • How it works: Call Avenidas, tell them what type of assistance • How it works: Call Avenidas, • How it works: Schedule an you need and a staff member will tell them where you want to go, appointment and meet with a arrange a contractor to perform the and a staff member will instantly professional at Mountain View work. When work is complete, pay arrange your discounted ride with Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave. Avenidas for the contractor’s time. Lyft. • Cost: Free • Cost: $50 per hour Cost: Senior discounted-rates start • Make an appointment: • Arrange for assistance: at $9 for distances under 4 miles. 650-903-6330 • 650-289-5426 / avenidas.org/ • Call for a ride: 650-289-5411 services/handyman
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vices, healthcare advocacy, counseling appointments in private cars within * Note: All services located in 650-968-0836 / csacares.org • and transportation an 8-mile radius; pickup service from Mountain View unless otherwise (under “Services” tab) 650-688-3070 / SeniorsAtHome.org 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; noted. • advanced reservations required. RESOURCES & SERVICES Sourcewise (formerly Council on Fees charged. SENIOR CENTERS Aging Silicon Valley) • 650-289-5411 / avenidas.org/ser- vices/transportation Avenidas Village 2115 The Alameda, San Jose Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center • A membership program that allows • Health insurance counseling and Outreach 270 Escuela Ave. people to stay in their homes while advocacy program, care management, 4926 Rock Ave., Suite 10, San Jose having access to the services they need. Meals on Wheels, senior employment, Adult daycare and healthcare for less- • Special offerings: 24/7 concierge sup- as well as in-home support services For Santa Clara County seniors who independent older adults. • • port, transportation assistance, daily • 408-350-3200 / mysourcewise.com are unable to drive or use public • 650-289-5498 / avenidas.org/services/ telephone check-ins, a wide network transportation. Service is provided senior-day-health-center of vendors and discounts, social Tele-care by sedan or van, including wheel- gatherings, medical pals, chair-accessible vehicles. Mountain View Senior Center legal assistance and cultural outings. • Free program for older adults who live 408-436-2865 / outreach1.org alone • 266 Escuela Ave. • 650-289-5405 / avenidas.org/village • Volunteers from El Camino Hospital Paratransit Providers • Health screenings, social Community Services Agency Auxiliary call participants daily at a dancing,community garden, games, pre-arranged time to check on their 3277b Rocky Water Lane, San Jose special events, art and recreational 204 Stierlin Road well-being. Private company providing passen- classes; lunch weekdays. • See Social Services, page 17 • 650-988-7558 gers with wheelchair transportation • 650-903-6330 / mountainview.gov throughout the entire Bay Area. (search “Senior Center”) Institute on Aging Peninsula 24-HOUR PHARMACY • 408-554-5822 / sjparatransit.com HOT LUNCH 881 Fremont Ave., Ste. A2, Los Altos RoadRunners Transportation • A licensed home health agency offering Walgreens Pharmacy Service home care, personal care assistance, 121 E. El Camino Real 2500 Grant Road Senior Nutrition Program care management and consultation; 266 Escuela Ave. offers specialized dementia care. • 650-961-7555 • Senior transportation for medical- • 650-424-1411 / ioaging.org walgreens.com/pharmacy related and personal appointments • Funded by the City of Mountain View within 10 miles of El Camino Hospital; and Santa Clara County, the Community Seniors At Home pickup services: Mon.-Fri. 8:15 a.m. Services Agency’s Senior Nutrition Pro- DOOR-TO-DOOR to 3:30 p.m.; clients need not be gram provides subsidized, hot lunches Koret Family Resource Center, affiliated with El Camino Hospital; in a friendly group setting for seniors 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto TRANSPORTATION fees charged; Advance reservations ages 60 and over. required. • Home care and care management, Avenidas Door-to-Door • Noon, Monday-Friday at the Mountain skilled nursing, palliative and end-of- • 650-940-7016 / elcaminohospital.org/ View Senior Center. No reservations life care, dementia care, fiduciary ser- Rides by volunteers to and from services/roadrunners-transportation required. •
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AVENIDAS AVENIDAS VILLAGE HANDYMAN SERVICES helps you get a grip on hammer out efficient home repairs aging-in-place Maintaining a home can be quite a burden, Who says you have to move out of the and that’s why we offer Handyman Services. neighborhood that you love and the home Our trusted team can make your home safer you’ve made memories in? So if you want to and more accessible, all at below-market rates. simplify your life, maintain your independence, • Install grab bars • Fix leaky faucets and stay mobile, safe and active, consider becoming an Avenidas Village member. • Add security lighting • Clean out your gutters • 24/7 support • Discounts on services • Build wheelchair ramps • Help with yard work • Transportation Assistance • Social Gatherings • Repair faulty lighting • Computer Troubleshooting • Daily Phone Check-Ins • Legal Assistance Services • Wide network of • Med-Pals vendors
AVENIDAS AVENIDAS ROSE KLEINER VOLUNTEER CENTER gives families a OPPORTUNITIES blueprint to follow for Each year, over 400 people find meaningful aging loved ones matches for their skills and interests through At our custom-built facility in Mountain View, the Avenidas Volunteer Program, donating a total Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center offers two levels of of 20,000 hours of their time. daytime care for older adults with frail physical or • Tutor kids in reading mental health in a warm, welcoming environment. • Provide leadership on Board of Directors or Advisory Council • Transportation • Group Exercise • Teach computer and technology skills • Stimulating Activities • Socializing • Work on mailing projects • Nutritious Hot Lunches • Skilled Nursing Services • Help with special events • Entertainment • Variety of Therapies
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Residents use the Bay Trail that connects Sunnyvale to Mountain View. Photo by Michelle Le.
ountain PARKS & OPEN SPACE • 0.92 acres • Children’s play area, passive areas Children’s playground, passive areas Parks and trails are open from 6 a.m. • Del Medio Park MView boasts to one-half hour after sunset, unless and a picnic area otherwise indicated. No alcohol permitted 380 Del Medio Ave. 39 parks and Cooper Park in parks. Dogs must be on leash in public 0.35 acres areas. Dog owners may train a dog off leash Chesley Avenue and Yorkton Drive • nearly 1,000 acres Mini-park with a sand play area, picnic in designated areas of parks by permit only. • 11 acres tables, benches, a native plant area, of open space, Permits are available through recreation. • • Basketball court, children’s playground, fitness equipment,walking trail providing plenty For more information: 650-903-6392, soccer/football field, passive areas, mountainview.gov/depts/cs/parks/parks/ picnic area, softball field, tennis courts Devonshire Park of opportunities default.asp and restrooms 62 Devonshire Ave. to explore the Bubb Park Creekside Park • 0.65 acres outdoors from Barbara Avenue and Montalto Drive Easy Street and Gladys Avenue • Play equipment, swings, arbor, picnic the shores of • 9 acres • 0.78 acres tables and benches, expanded turf area • Basketball and volleyball courts (after- • Children’s playground, passive areas; Dog Park the Baylands to school use only), children’s playground, trail access soccer/football field, horseshoe area, Northeast corner of Shoreline Blvd. downtown’s plazas passive areas, restrooms, picnic area Crittenden School Park and North Road (east of Shoreline Park and softball field and neighborhood 1701 Rock St. entry gate) parks to the foothills Castro Park • 11.24 acres • 0.66 acres Toft and Latham streets • Softball/soccer, basketball court, rest- • Separate fenced open areas for small of the Santa Cruz rooms (not open to the public during and large dogs off-leash; drinking • 5.5 acres school hours) fountains, shade structure, animal waste Mountains that • Basketball court, children’s playground, bags and dispensers, trash receptacles, passive areas, picnic area and outdoor Cuesta Park a bulletin board, a disabled-accessible connect to 220 volleyball court portable restroom, seating benches 615 Cuesta Drive Eagle Park miles of regional Charleston Park • 25 acres trails. Charleston Road and Shoreline Blvd. • Summer Sounds concert series; barbe- 652 Franklin St. cue facilities, bocce ball court, children’s 6 acres • 7 acres playground, horseshoe area, passive • • Large green space with scenic vistas. areas, picnic areas, tennis courts, vol- • Children’s playground, picnic area, Includes restrooms leyball court, restrooms swimming pool, restrooms * Note: All facilities Chetwood Park Dana Park Gemello Park located in Moutain View, Chetwood Drive and Whisman Station Dana and Oak streets Marich Way and Solana Court unless otherwise noted. Drive • 0.3 acres • 0.5 acres 22 • Info Mountain View www.MountainViewOnline.com Mountain View
• Children’s playground, passive areas, picnic area Mountain View Parks & Recreation Facilities
Hidden Villa Farm Shoreline Shoreline Lake at Mountain View and Wilderness Preserve Park 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Shoreline Aquatic Center 1,600 acres/8 miles trails Shoreline • Golf Links • Nonprofit organic farm and nature pre- Shoreline serve; guided/self-guided farm tours, Amphitheatre Am Dog Park picnic and facility rentals Palo Alto phitheatre Pkwy Hours: 9 a.m. to dusk, Tuesday through • C Sunday from late August-early June. $8 h Charleston Park arl Parking fee. (Closed to the public for eston Rd Blvd Shoreline N Summer Camp sessions). Sierra Naval Air Station Moffett Field • 650-949-8650; hiddenvilla.org E Charleston Rd Vista Park
Huff School Park Central Expy Whisman 253 Martens Ave. Thaddeus Sports Center Moffett Field San Antonio Rd • 5.1 acres Park Crittenden W MiddlefieldSchool Rd • Children’s playground, baseball/soccer Monta fields, passive areas (not open to the Del Loma Park San Veron Park public during school hours 7:45 a.m. to Medio Stevenson Park 3:30 p.m.) Park N RengstorffRex-Manor Ave Devonshire Jackson Park Park Park Mountain View Jackson Street and Stierlin Road Whisman Park Klein Park Rengstorff E Middlefield Rd CaliforniaPark St Jackson Ellis St • 0.84 acres Mariposa Park Children’s playground, passive areas, N San Antonio Rd Park • Central Expy CreeksidePark picnic area Dana Escuela AveCastro Park Park Slater Chetwood Klein Park School 237 Pioneer Park Park Gemello Park Ortega Avenue and California Street Mercy-Bush Magnolia Park Eagle Park Park Castro St Park • 1 acre & Pool Basketball court, children’s playground, Downtown • Landels Central Expy passive areas and a picnic area Almond Ave School Park McKelvey Park Fairmont W Evelyn Ave Park Landels Park Sylvan Los Altos Graham Park Dana Street and Calderon Avenue Sports 10 acres Complex • Varsity El Camino Real • Basketball court, children’s playground, Park soccer/football field, passive areas, Bubb Park picnic area, softball field, outdoor vol- Huff S El Monte Ave Cuesta Dr Stevens leyball court; trail access School
S Springer Rd Creek Park MAP KEY Miramonte Ave Trail (end) Magnolia Park Springer 85 Sunnyvale School Cuesta
Parks Grant Rd Magnolia Lane Park Park and Whisman Station Drive Fremont Ave Recreation Cooper • 1.1 acres Facilities Park • Children’s playground, passive areas, Covington Rd picnic area S Mary Ave dren’s playground, passive areas, picnic Mariposa Park 23 acres area, restrooms • • 50-acre sailing lake and center; 18-hole 305 Mariposa Ave. • Barbecue facilities, baseball field, golf course; more than 10 miles of trails basketball court, skate park, children’s that link with Palo Alto and Sunnyvale; 0.6 acres Pioneer Park • playground, passive areas, picnic area, birdwatching; Michael’s at Shoreline • Children’s playground, water sand play 1146 Church St. softball field, swimming pool, tennis and the Lakeside Cafe. (Aquatic Center feature in warm months, bucket and rents sailboats and windsurf boards as 5 acres courts, outdoor volleyball court, rest- strap swings,small turf play area • rooms; community center well as paddle boats and kayaks). • Rolling lawns, large oak trees, paved • shorelinelake.com, mountainview.gov/ McKelvey Park pathways, benches, and a few whimsi- Rex-Manor Park depts/cs/shoreline/ cal sculptures; located behind the Miramonte Avenue and Park Drive public library, City Hall and Center for Farley Street and Central Expressway Sierra Vista Park 0.6 acres the Performing Arts • • 1 acre Sierra Vista Avenue & Plymouth Street • Baseball field, softball field and rest- Rancho San Antonio Preserve • Children’s playground, passive areas, rooms 0.8 acres (Deer Hollow Farm) picnic area • • Children’s playground, picnic area, Mercy-Bush Park 22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos Hills San Veron Park passive areas 513 Bush St. • 3,988 acres/24 miles of trails San Veron Avenue and Middlefield Road Slater School Park • 0.6 acres • A working farm with barnyard animals 2.08 acres and a variety of trails that link to San • 325 Gladys Ave. • Children’s play equipment, passive area • Basketball court, children’s playground, and picnic area in mini-park Antonio County Park; restored Grant 3.6 acres Ranch Cabin; staging meadow for non- passive areas, picnic area, outdoor vol- • leyball court Children’s playground, baseball/soccer field Monta Loma Park gas-powered model airplanes • 650-691-1200 openspace.org/preserves Thompson Avenue and Laura Lane • Shoreline at Mountain View Park Springer School Park • 7 acres Rengstorff Park 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd. Rose Avenue west of Springer Road • Baseball field, basketball court, chil- 201 S. Rengstorff Ave. • 750 acres • 3.25 acres www.MountainViewOnline.com Info Mountain View • 23 List your home with DeLeon Realty
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• Children’s playground, soccer field (not SAILING AND SAILBOARDING Cooper Park open to the public during school hours) Shoreline Aquatic Center 500 Chesley Ave. at Shoreline Lake Stevens Creek Trail Rengstorff Park • See Parks & Open Space Dale Avenue at Heatherstone Way • See Parks & Open Space Hiking, biking (Trail starts at Shoreline
• Weber Veronica Park and runs along Highway 85). HORSEBACK RIDING Stevenson Park • stevenscreektrail.org Westwind Community Barn 750 San Pierre Way 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills Stevenson Park Sylvan Park San Luis Avenue and San Pierre Way • Year-round programs, 4-H therapeu- Shoreline Golf Links tic riding on 15-acres that connect to 550 Sylvan Ave. • 12 acres town’s pathways system. Basketball court, children’s playground, • Basketball court, children’s playground, 650-941-6113, losaltoshills.ca.gov/ Whisman Park • passive areas, picnic area • soccer/football field, passive areas, parks (search “Westwind Community 400 Easy St. picnic area, softball field, tennis courts, Barn”) restrooms Whisman Park Easy Street and Middlefield Road MULTI-SPORT COMPLEXES SWIMMING Sylvan Park 12 acres Eagle Park Pool Sylvan Avenue and DeVoto Street • Whisman Sports Center • Barbecue facilities, basketball court, 650 Franklin St. • 9 acres children’s playground, soccer/ 1500 Middlefield Road • Barbecue facilities, children’s play- football field, passive areas, picnic • basketball court, fields, gym, ground, horseshoe area, passive areas, area, softball field, tennis courts, volleyball SKATEBOARDING picnic area, tennis courts and restrooms outdoor volleyball court, trail access, restrooms Graham Sports Complex Rengstorff Park Thaddeus Park 1175 Castro St. • See Parks & Open Space Middlefield Road and Independence SPORTS FACILITIES • Fields, basketball, volleyball (not open STARGAZING Drive during school hours). • 0.68 acre GOLF (PUBLIC COURSES) RengstorffPark Foothill College Observatory • Children’s playground, passive areas, • See Parks & Open Space 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills picnic area Shoreline Golf Links 2940 N. Shoreline Blvd. • Observatory houses a 16-inch computer- Varsity Park TENNIS controlled Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector, • 18-hole course overlooking the Bay;16 and a hydrogen-alpha solar telescope Duke Way and Jefferson Drive Cuesta Park acres of water-hazards • pastro.org/dnn/Observatory/ • 0.45 acre • 650-903-GOLF (4653);/shorelinelinks.com 615 Cuesta Drive FoothillObservatory.aspx
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Mountain View High School's class of 2016 celebrates graduating on June 3. Photo by Michelle Le
PUBLIC SCHOOLS (GRADES K-8) IN MOUNTAIN VIEW MOUNTAIN VIEW WHISMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT MOUNTAIN VIEW & LOS ALTOS WHISMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT Ellen Wheeler Public K-12 Mountain BOARD OF TRUSTEES School year runs The Mountain View Whisman School president; Aug. 15, 2016 - June 6, 2017 View students are served District’s five-member board meets at 7 term expires 2018 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of 650-526-3500 Superintendent: Ayindé Rudolph most months at the District Office. by three public school Class size: K-3: 25; 4-5: 30; 6-8: 32 districts spanning two DEMOGRAPHICS cities and 24 school sites. Greg Coladonato William Lambert Ethnic/racial percentages (2015-16): clerk; term expires 2018 member; term expires Mountain View Whisman Hispanic, 42; Caucasian, 29; 650-695-7819 2016 Asian, 16; African American, 1.6; and Los Altos school 650-526-3500 multiple, 10; other, 1.8 districts serve about CALENDAR 9,722 students in grades School starts: Aug. 15, 2016 Jose Gutierrez Jr., Steven Nelson Labor Day: Sept. 5, 2016 K-8, and the Mountain member; term expires member; term expires Veterans Day: Nov. 11, 2016 View-Los Altos High 2016 2016 650-802-3225 650-968-4733 Thanksgiving holidays: School District serves Nov. 23-25, 2016 December break: 3,881 students in grades Dec. 16, 2016-Jan. 3, 2017 9-12. Martin Luther King Day: Jan. 16, 2017 Winter break: Feb. 20-24, 2017 MOUNTAIN VIEW WHISMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT Spring break: April 10-14, 2017 SEE PRIVATE SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Memorial Day observed: ON PAGE 34 May 29, 2017 50-A San Pierre Way | 650-526-3500 | [email protected] Last day of schoolJune 6, 2017
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MTN. VIEW WHISMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT # languages School Contact info Enrollment ELLs * spoken Bubb Elementary 650-526-3480 556 141 17 525 Hans Ave., Mtn. View bubb.mvwsd.org
Castro Elementary 650-526-3590 (Spanish Immersion Program) 334 232 13 castro.mvwsd.org 505 Escuela Ave., Mtn. View
Huff Elementary 650-526-3490 572 104 26 253 Martens Ave., Mtn. View huff.mvsd.org
Landels Elementary 650-526-3520 541 176 24 115 W. Dana St., Mtn. View landels.mvsd.org
Mistral Elementary 650-526-3590 392 145 15 505 Escuela Ave., Mtn. View mistral.mvsd.org
Monta Loma Elementary 650-903-6915 (CEL parent-participation program) 482 159 12 montaloma.mvwsd.org 460 Thompson Ave., Mtn. View
Stevenson Elementary 650-903-6950 (PACT choice program) 388 55 16 stevenson.mvwsd.org 750-B San Pierre Way, Mtn. View
Theuerkauf Elementary 650-903-6925 379 183 19 1625 San Luis Ave., Mtn. View theuerkauf.mvwsd.org
Crittenden Middle 650-903-6945 630 124 10 1701 Rock St., Mtn. View crittenden.mvwsd.org
Graham Middle 650-526-3570 822 144 15 1175 Castro St., Mtn. View graham.mvwsd.org
Mountain View Whisman Homeschool Program (K-8) 650-567-9757 1701 Rock St., #101, Mtn. View 14 1 n/a [email protected]
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS: PRE-KINDERGARTEN TO HIGH SCHOOL School Contact Info Focus Grades Enrollment Class Size Canterbury Christian School 650-949-0909 Coed, Christian K-6 85 12 101 N. El Monte Ave., Los Altos. canterburycs.stpaulsanglicanchurch.org German International School of Silicon Valley 650-254-0748 (GISSV) German/ English Pre K-12 152 15-20 [email protected] gissv.org 310 Easy St., Mtn. View The King’s Academy 408-481-9900 Coed, college prep, Christian 6-12 917 24 562 N. Britton Ave., Sunnyvale tka.org Los Altos Christian School 650-948-3738 Coed, Christian Pre-K-8 182 15 625 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos lacs.com 650-967-2783 Miramonte School Seventh-Day [email protected] K-8 200 20 1175 Altamead Drive, Los Altos Adventist Christian miramonteschool.org 650-967-2324 Coed, college prep, Mountain View Academy [email protected] Christian/Seventh-day 9-12 150 20 360 S. Shoreline Blvd., Mtn. View mtnviewacademy.org Adventist Palo Alto Preparatory School 650-493-7071 Coed, college prep 8-12 80 8-10 2462 Wyandotte St., Mtn. View paloaltoprep.com Pinewood School LC: 650-209-3050 K-2: (Lower campus) [email protected] 477 Fremont Ave., Los Altos MC: 650-209-3030 Academics, arts, moral K: 7; 1-2: 14; 3-6: (Middle campus) [email protected] K-6 600 3-6: 18; 7-12: values 327 Fremont Ave. Los Altos UC: 650-209-3010 12 7-12: (Upper campus) [email protected] 26800 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills pinewood.edu 650-968-1213 Saint Francis High School Coed, college prep, Catholic/ [email protected] 7-12 1,700 29 1885 Miramonte Ave., Mtn. View Holy Cross sfhs.com St. Joseph Catholic School 650-967-1839 Catholic JK-8 210 25 1120 Miramonte Ave., Mtn. View [email protected] sjmv.org St. Nicholas Catholic School 650-941-4056 12816 El Monte Road, Coed, Catholic PreK-8 250 25-30 stnicholaslah.com Los Altos Hills
St. Simon Catholic School 650-968-9952 K: 22; 1-2: Catholic, academic, service K-8 550 23; 3-5: 29; 1840 Grant Road, Los Altos stsimon.org 6-8: 34 St. Stephen Lutheran School 650-961-2071 Coed, Christian-based Pre-K-8 35 10 320 Moorpark Way, Mtn. View ssls.org Ventana School 650-948-2121 [email protected] Progressive; K-8 160 18-20 1040 Border Road, Los Altos ventanaschool.org Reggio-inspired Episcopal 650-209-9400 Waldorf School of the Peninsula Coed, developmentally 650-417-7600 Pre-K-5: 11311 Mora Drive,Los Altos based experiential Pre-K-5 325+ varies [email protected] 6-12: 180 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View curriculum waldorfpeninsula.org Yew Chung International School 650-903-0986 of Silicon Valley [email protected] Mandarin/English immersion Nursery-12 229 Up to 1:8 310 Easy St., Mtn. View ycis-sv.com
PRESCHOOLS, CHILD CARE, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Center Address Contact Focus Ages/Grades 650-967-3780 Exploration, discovery, semi- Action Day Primary Plus 333 Eunice Ave., Mtn. View [email protected] Infant care to 6 yrs structured activities actiondayprimaryplus.com 650-604-5100 NASA Ames Research Center, Mail Stop Ames Child Care Center [email protected] Play based 6 wks to K N-270-1, Moffett Field ameschildcare.org 650-988-8627 Language development, social and Baby World Child Care Center 1715 Grant Road, Los Altos [email protected] Newborn to 3 yrs motor skills, arts and mathematics babyworldinfantprogram.com 650-967-8000 Hands-on math and science, Building Kidz School 250 E. Dana St., Mtn. View [email protected] 3 mos-6 yrs language and social skills buildingkidzschool.com 408-736-7400 Mandarin, cooking, math and CCLC Preschool in Los Altos 2310 Homestead Road, Suite E, Los Altos 18 mos-5 yrs cclc.com phonics enrichment 650-559-7900 Before and after school homework Champions at Covington Elementary 201 Covington Road, Los Altos [email protected] K-6 time; art, science, cooking and sports discoverchampions.com
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LOS ALTOS SCHOOL DISTRICT (GRADES K-8) LOS ALTOS SCHOOL DISTRICT Superintendent: Jeffrey Baier Class size : K-3:25; 4-6: 30
DEMOGRAPHICS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Steve Taglio Ethnic/racial percentages (2015-16): president; The Board of Trustees meet at 7 p.m. Caucasian, 48; Asian, 31; on the first and third Mondays at the term expires District Board Room. December 2016 multiple ethnicities, 11.8; 408-219-6523; Hispanic, 7.3; African American, 0.53; [email protected] other: .02
CALENDAR Pablo Luther Tamara Logan School starts: Aug. 17, 2016 vice president; clerk; term expires term expires December 2018 Labor Day: Sept. 5, 2016 December 2016 650-450-3480; Veterans Day: Nov. 11, 2016 650-967-7488; [email protected] [email protected] No school: Nov. 23-25, 2016 Thanksgiving holidays: Nov. 25-27, 2016 Vladimir Ivanovic Sangeeth Peruri December recess: member; member; Dec. 19, 2015-Jan. 2, 2017 term expires December 2018 term expires December 2018 650-450-4101; 917-841-5747; Martin Luther King Day: Jan. 16, 2017 [email protected] [email protected] President's Day/Winter recess: Feb. 20-24, 2017 Spring recess: April 10-14, 2017 Memorial Day observed: LOS ALTOS SCHOOL DISTRICT May 29, 2017 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Graduation / Last day 201 Covington Road, Los Altos | 650-947-1150 | [email protected] of school: June 8, 2017
LOS ALTOS SCHOOL DISTRICT # Languages School Contact info Enrollment ELLs * spoken 550 Almond Ave., Los Altos Almond Elementary 650-917-5400 536 114 14 almondschool.org 205 Covington Road, Los Altos Covington Elementary 650-947-1100 559 95 18 covingtonschool.org 25890 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills Gardner Bullis Elementary 650-559-3200 352 19 8 gardnerbullis.org 770 Berry Ave., Los Altos Loyola Elementary 650-254-2400 505 40 17 loyolaschool.org 1501 Oak Ave. Oak Elementary 650-237-3900 444 28 13 oakschool.org 700 Los Altos Ave., Los Altos Santa Rita Elementary 650-559-1600 558 179 20 santaritaschool.org 1120 Rose Ave., Mtn. View Springer Elementary 650-943-4200 522 48 12 springerschool.net 1120 Covington Road, Los Altos Blach Intermediate 650-934-3800 512 8 5 blachschool.org 100 W. Portola Ave., Los Altos Egan Junior High 650-917-2200 645 51 8 eganschool.org 102 W. Portola Ave., Los Altos 650-947-4939 Bullis Charter School (K-8) 744 77 n/a [email protected] bullischarterschool.com *English Language Learners
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(GRADES 9-12) MOUNTAIN VIEW - MOUNTAIN VIEW - LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT School year runs BOARD OF Susan Sweeley Aug. 15, 2016 - June 2, 2017 EDUCATION president, Generally meets at 7 p.m., term expires December 2016 Superintendent : Jeff Harding two Mondays per month 650-793-0828; in the District Office [email protected] DEMOGRAPHICS Boardroom. Ethnic/racial percentages (2015-16): Caucasian, 45; Asian, 24; multiple ethnicities, 11.8; Phil Faillace Debbie Torok Hispanic, 7.3; African American, 0.33 vice president; clerk, term expires December 2016 term expires December 2018 CALENDAR 650-269-7958; 650-941-5579; School starts: Aug. 15, 2016 [email protected] [email protected] Labor Day: Sept. 5, 2016 Veterans Day: Nov. 11, 2016
Fiona Walter No school: Nov. 23-25, 2016 Joe Mitchner member; member, Thanksgiving recess: Nov. 25-27, 2016 term expires December 2018 term expires December 2018 650-691-9866; Holiday recess: 650-888-0553; [email protected]; Dec. 19, 2016-Jan. 2, 2017 [email protected] Martin Luther King Day: Jan. 16, 2017 Winter recess: Feb. 20-24, 2017 Spring recess: April 10-14, 2017 MOUNTAIN VIEW - LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Memorial Day observed: May 29, 2017 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Graduation / Last day of school: 1299 Bryant St. | 650-940-4650 | mvla.net June3, 2017
MOUNTAIN VIEW - LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Class # Languages School Contact info Enrollment size ELLs * spoken 1325 Bryant Ave., Mtn. View Alta Vista High School 650-691-2433 100 9.3 39 11 (district continuation program) mvla.net/avhs 201 Almond Ave., Los Altos Los Altos High School 650-960-8811 2044 17.7 134 31 mvla.net/lahs Middle College Program 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills (alternative program at Foothill College for 650-949-7168 65 n/a n/a n/a juniors and seniors) [email protected] 3535 Truman Ave., Mtn. View Mountain View High School 650-940-4600 1871 14.1 188 35 mvla.net/mvhs *English Language Learners
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PRESCHOOLS, CHILD CARE, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Center Address Contact Focus Ages/Grades Before and afterschool homework 650-917-9300 Champions at Santa Rita Elementary 700 Los Altos Ave., Los Altos support; activities promoting K-6 discoverchampions.com character, literacy, science, fitness 650-968-9052 Preschool: Open-ended activities; Preschool: 2-5 yrs; Children’s House of Los Altos 770 Berry Ave., Los Altos [email protected] structured group time Afterschool: K-6 emeducation.com 650-941-1277 Children’s House of Los Altos - 25890 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills [email protected] Foreign language experiences 2-4 yrs, plus transitional-K Gardner Bullis emeducation.com 650-564-9906 Indoor/outdoor play, language, Children’s Learning Cottage 675 Escuela Ave., Mtn. View [email protected] 2-6 yrs math, science/cooking and arts clcottage.com 650-969-9622 Preschool. Also afterschool homework Preschool: 2.5-5 yrs; El Camino YMCA 2400 Grant Road, Mtn. View [email protected] assistance, recreation, enrichment Afterschool: K-6 ymcasv.org/elcamino activities German International School 310 Easy St., Mtn. View 650-254-0748 German/English bilingual Preschool: 2-5 yrs; of Silicon Valley [email protected] educational programs Afterschool: K-8 gissv.org Hobbledehoy Montessori Preschool 2321 Jane Lane, Mtn. View 650-968-1155 Montessori program with music [email protected] and dramatic play, reading and 2-5 yrs hobbledehoy.org writing readiness Kiddie Academy 205 E. Middlefield Road, Mtn. View 650-960-6900 Phonics, math, science, language, [email protected] 6 wks to 12 yrs art, music and social development kiddieacademy.com/mountainview Little Acorn School 1667 Miramonte Ave., Mtn. View 650-964-8445 [email protected] Play based, Christian 22 mos-5 yrs littleacorn.org Mountain View KinderCare 2065 W. El Camino Real, Mtn. View 650-967-4430 Play based 6 wks-5 yrs kindercare.com Mountain View Parent Nursery School 1325 Bryant Ave., Mtn. View 408-883-5437 [email protected] Parent participation school 2-5 yrs mvpns.roundtablelive.org Mountain View Whisman School 505 Escuela Ave., Room 36, Mtn. View 650-526-3500, ext.1844 District Preschool Program (Located at three sites: Castro Preschool, [email protected] Developmentally based curriculum 3-5 yrs Slater Preschool, Theuerkauf Preschool) mvwsd.org Oak Tree Preschool 2100 University Ave., Mtn. View 650-967-7089 Language development, arts and 2-5 yrs oaktreechildcare.com crafts in creative atmosphere
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PRESCHOOLS, CHILD CARE, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Center Address Contact Focus Ages/Grades Palo Alto Preschool 4232 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-739-0137 Mandarin/English Montessori 2-5 yrs [email protected] St. Paul Lutheran CDC 1075 El Monte Ave., Mtn. View 650-969-2696 [email protected] Montessori, Christian 2.6-6 yrs st-paul.org St. Simon Catholic Church Extended 1840 Grant Road, Los Altos 650-968-9952 Preschool: 3-5 yrs.; Day Care Center and Preschool [email protected] Whole child, faith based Extended: K-8 school.stsimon.org/ St. Timothy’s Preschool 2094 Grant Road, Mtn. View 650-967-4724 [email protected] Play-based 2-4 yrs sttimothyspreschool.org Ventana School 1040 Border Road, Los Altos 650-948-2121 [email protected] Reggio-inspired Episcopal school 2 yrs to 4th grade ventanaschool.org Western Montessori Day School 323 Moorpark Way, Mtn. View 650-961-4131 [email protected] Montessori 2-6 yrs western-montessori.com YMCA Kids’ Place at Almond 550 Almond Ave., Los Altos 650-941-8102 Homework assistance and Elementary School [email protected] K-6 recreational activities ymcasv.org/elcamino YMCA Kids’ Place at Bubb Elementary 525 Hans Ave., Mtn. View 650-965-2922 School [email protected] Daily homework assistance K-6 ymcasv.org/elcamino YMCA Kids’ Place at Castro Elementary 505 Escuela Ave., Mtn. View 650-526-3591 Daily homework assistance, School [email protected] recreation, academic and K-6 ymcasv.org/elcamino enrichment activities YMCA Kids’ Place at Huff Elementary 253 Martens Ave., Mtn. View 650-567-9928 School [email protected] Daily homework assistance K-6 ymcasv.org/elcamino YMCA Kids’ Place at Landels 115 W. Dana St., Mtn. View 650-965-2008 Elementary School [email protected] Daily homework assistance K-6 ymcasv.org/elcamino YMCA Preschool at Landels Elementary 115 W. Dana St., Mtn. View 650-965-2008 School [email protected] Age appropriate, hands on lessons 2.5-5 yrs ymcasv.org/elcamino YMCA Preschool at Oak Elementary 1501 Oak Ave., Los Altos 650-962-1527 School [email protected] Age appropriate, hands on lessons 2.5-5 yrs ymcasv.org/elcamino
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LANGUAGE EDUCATION ADULT SCHOOLS & HIGHER EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
Cañada College Champion Youth Enrichment • 650-329-3752 / [email protected] School 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City / paadultschool.org 2094 Grant Road • 650-306-3100 / canadacollege.edu Palo Alto University • After-school academics and Chinese Carnegie Mellon University Silicon 1791 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto language Valley Campus • 800-818-6136 / admissions@paloaltou. • 650-353-0881 / [email protected] / NASA Research Park, Bldg. edu / paloaltou.edu championkis.com 23, Moffett Field Sofia University Kumon Math and Reading Center 650-335- 2880 / sv.cmu.edu • 1069 E. Meadow Circle, Palo Alto 2500 California St. (408-222-1500); De Anza College 1780 Miramonte Ave. (650-969-3820); • 888-98-SOFIA (76342) / admissions@ 419 San Antonio Road (650-948-4124) 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino sofia.edu / sofia.edu • After-school program for reading and • 408-864-5300 / deanza.edu Stanford Continuing Studies math skills [email protected] / kumon.com Foothill College 365 Lasuen St., Stanford • 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills • 650-725-2650 / continuingstudies@stan- Nine Fruits Bilingual School ford.edu / continuingstudies.stanford.edu • 650-949-7777 / foothill.edu 2484 Old Middlefield Way Stanford University K-8th grade; Chinese/English. Menlo College • 450 Serra Mall, Stanford • 650-669-3515; 650-962-1900 / 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton ninefruits.org • 650-723-2300 / stanford.edu • 800-556-3656 / [email protected] Sitanfu (formerly Stanford Chinese / menlo.edu UC Berkeley Extension School) Mountain View-Los Altos Adult 1301 Shoreway Road, Suite 400, Belmont 475 N. Whisman Road A student builds a hologram. Education 650-594-9623 / [email protected] Photo by Michelle Le • Minimum age: 6; weekly Mandarin / extension.berkeley.edu • 333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View classes at Gunn High School, 780 408-499-5451 / [email protected] Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. • • 650-940-1333 / mvlaae.net UCSC Silicon Valley Extension mychineseschool.com Palo Alto Adult School 2505 Augustine Drive, Santa Clara • 408-861-3700 / extensionprogram@ * All schools located in Mountain View, unless otherwise noted. 50 Embarcadero Road, Room 8, Palo Alto ucsc.edu / ucsc-extension.edu HeadsUp!® EMERSON SCHOOL Child Development Centers Cultivating astonishing potential!
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Japanese exchange students and Mountain View High School students take a tour of city hall. Photo by Michelle Le
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 COUNCIL MEETINGS even-numbered years, the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November. Council terms are for four years. When: 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, MEET THE CITY COUNCIL City Hall Council Chambers To watch/listen: CITY HALL 500 CASTRO ST. • 650-903-6300 • MOUNTAINVIEW.GOV Government Channel 26 on Comcast Cable (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays) and online at mountainview. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Addressing the council: Anyone can address the council on any topic during the oral communications period at the beginning Pat Showalter, mayor Ken Rosenberg, vice mayor Chris Clark, council member John N. Inks, council member of each meeting and when Elected: 2014 Elected: 2014 Elected: 2012 Elected: 2008 / Re-elected: 2012 the council takes up an item Term expires: 2018 Term expires: 2018 Term expires: 2016 Term expires: 2016 during the meeting. 650-230-1170 650-603-0536 650-903-6304 650-941-4167 Before addressing the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] council, fill out a blue card available at the back of the chambers; bring card to podium. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes. Accessing agendas: Copies of the council packet are available for reading in the Clerk’s Office and at the John R. McAlister, council member Mike Kasperzak, council member Leonard Siegel, council member Mountain View Public Library; Elected: 2012/Term expires: 2016 Elected: 1998 / Re-elected to fourth term Elected: 2014 They are also available at 650-940-9831 in 2012 / Term expires: 2016 Term expires: 2019 mountainview.gov/council/ agendas/default.asp [email protected] 650-948-5340 650-969-1545 [email protected] [email protected]
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Environmental Planning Meets first LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGIONAL GOVERNMENT 650-691-1200 and third Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Council • openspace.org Council-appointed officers Chambers, second floor. Staff liaison: Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara • Terry Blount, 650-903-6306 City Attorney Jannie Quinn, 650-903-6303 County Santa Clara Valley Water District Human Relations City Clerk Lorrie Brewer, 650-903-6304 70 West Hedding St., San Jose 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose Meets first Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Plaza District 5 supervisor: Joe Simitian District 5 director: Gary Kremen City Manager Daniel Rich, Conference Room, City Hall. Staff liaison: 650-903-6301 Kim Castro, 650-903-6301 • The elected policy-making body of • Provides wholesale water supply and Santa Clara County flood management to the county. Library Board Meets third Monday, Department heads • Board meetings: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 2-3 District 5 Directors meetings: 7:30 p.m., Library Conference Room, • Assistant City Manager times monthly at 70 West Hedding St. 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesday Audrey Ramberg, 650-903-6610 585 Franklin St. Staff liaison: Rosanne • 408-299-5001 / sccgov.org of the month Macek, 650-903-6866 Community Development Director • 408-265-2600 Randy Tsuda, 650-903-6456 Parks and Recreation Meets second SPECIAL DISTRICTS • valleywater.org Wednesday, 7 p.m., Senior Center, Community Services Director 266 Escuela Ave. Staff liaisons: J.P. de la El Camino Healthcare District J.P. de la Montaigne, 650-903-6420 Montaigne, 650-903-6331; SCHOOL DISTRICTS Finance and Administrative Services 2500 Grant Road Champika Valencia, 650-903-6331 Foothill-DeAnza Community Director Patty Kong, 650-903-6006 Chief Executive Officer:Tomi Ryba Performing Arts Meets third College District Fire Chief Juan Diaz, 650-903-6365 Board of Directors meets quarterly Wednesday, 6:15 p.m., Atrium Conference • 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills Library Services Director Room. Staff liaison: Scott Whisler and (January, March, June, October) Jenn Poret, 650-903-6565 at 5:30 p.m. in the hospital’s conference Chancellor: Judy Miner Rosanne Macek, 650-903-6866 center Police Chief Max Bosel, 650-903-6355 Senior Advisory Meets third Wednesday, • 650-940-7000 • Board of Trustee meetings: 6 p.m., first 2 p.m. (except Aug. and Dec.), Senior Center, Monday of the month in the Toyon Public Works Director • elcaminohealthcaredistrict.org Room on campus Michael Fuller, 650-903-6077 266 Escuela Ave. Staff liaison: Michele Petersen and Tyler Phillips, 650-903-6330 Midpeninsula Regional Open • 650-949-6100 / fhda.edu Space District Boards, commissions & committees Visual Arts Committee Meeting the Santa Clara County Office of Meetings are held at City Hall, second Wednesday, 6 p.m., Atrium 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos Education 500 Castro St., unless otherwise noted Conference Room, 500 Castro St. Staff General manager: Steve Abbors 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Meets liaison: Community Development Department, 650-903-6306 • Acquires and preserves natural Superintendent: Jon Gundry monthly except May, July and December, open space; maintains more than last Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Plaza Conference Youth Advisory Meets first and third 62,000 acres of open space • Board of Trustee meetings: 5 p.m., the Room. Staff liaison: Helen Kim, 650-903-6311 first and third Wednesdays of the month. Monday, 4:30 p.m. (Aug.-June), The View Teen • Board meetings: 7 p.m., second Downtown Meets as needed, on a Center, 263 Escuela Ave. Staff liaison: Diane and fourth Wednesday of the month • 408-453-6540 Tuesday, 8 a.m., Plaza Conference Room. Atienza and Lauren Neff, 650-903-6331 at the district office. • sccoe.org Alex Andrade, 650-903-6306
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Connects skilled workers to employers CIVIC AND COMMUNITY 11 Mountain View Community Center • 650-960-6851 in need of yard, construction, house or 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., Mtn. View. usps.com FACILITIES event labor. Offers ESL and other Classes, recreation programs, meeting • education, access to social services. space. 15 Recycling Center 35 Terra Bella Ave., 1 Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center • 650-903-4102 Mtn. View. Buy-back and recycling 270 Escuela Ave., Mtn. View. Adult day • 650-903-6331 drop-off center. • [email protected] • [email protected] care and adult day health care for the • 650-967-3034 less-independent older adult. • dayworkercentermv.org • mountainview.gov mountainview.gov/depts/pw/ Transportation, therapies, group 5 • Fire Station No. 1 * 251 S. Shoreline 12 Mountain View Senior Center recycling/facilities/center/default. exercises, recreation and lunch. Blvd., Mtn. View 266 Escuela Ave., Mtn. View. Programs asp Sliding-scale fee. and services for adults 55 and older, 6 Fire Station No. 2 * 160 Cuesta Dr., 16 Social Services Agency 1330 W. 650-289-5499 including classes, referrals and social • Mtn. View Middlefield Road, Mtn. View. Adult and services, activities, a community • avenidas.org/care child welfare services. Distributes food 7 Fire Station No. 3 * 301 N. Rengstorff garden and lunch. 2 Community Services Agency Ave., Mtn. View stamps, MediCal and cash aid. Runs 204 Stierlin Road, Mtn. View. Safety-net • 650-903-6330 hotlines for child and elder abuse services for low-income persons: 8 Fire Station No. 4 * 229 N. Whisman • [email protected] reporting. Road, Mtn. View emergency rent and utility assistance, • mountainview.gov, search for Senior • 408-278-2400 food, homeless services, senior case 9 Fire Station No. 5 *2195 N. Shoreline Center sccgov.org/sites/ssa/Pages/ management and senior lunch. • Blvd., Mtn. View 13 Police Department 1000 Villa St., Mtn. County-of-Santa-Clara-Social- • 650-968-0836 * Fire Department: 650-903-6365 and View. Crime prevention, reduction and Services-Agency.aspx • csacares.org mountainview.gov/depts/fire/default.asp intervention. Also offers crime 17 The View Teen Center 263 Escuela statistics, ride-alongs, department 3 City Hall 500 Castro St., Mtn. View. 10 Library 585 Franklin St., Mtn. View. Ave., Mtn. View. The View offers Headquarters for city departments, Books, audio, videos, digital collection, tours, permit and license information. programs for grades 6-12, including services and meetings. mobile service, events, homework • 650-903-6395 recreational and educational classes, special events, resources and drop-in • 650-903-6337 help, Internet access. • mountainview.gov/depts/police/ default.asp activities. • mountainview.gov • 650-903-6337 14 Post Office (Main) 211 Hope St., Mtn. • 650-903-6445 4 Day Worker Center of Mountain • mountainview.gov/depts/library/ View. Retail, passport photo, P.O. boxes, mountainview.gov/depts/cs/rec/ View 113 Escuela Ave., Mtn. View. default.asp • self-service kiosk. youthandteens/teens/theview.asp
www.MountainViewOnline.com Info Mountain View • 41 NEIGHBORHOODS SIZE, CHARACTERISTICS, HOMES VALUES
This home is in the St. Francis Acres neighborhood. Photo by Michelle Le
ountain View Neighborhoods coincide with map on page 46 and are listed northwest to southeast Rex Manor Neighborhood Association: Monta Loma • Homeowners: 95% Mis made up Lawrence Shing, chair, [email protected] Near Palo Alto’s southern border; • Median 2015 home price: $2.21 M 23 neighborhoods predominantly homes built by Mid- Shoreline West century design icons Eichler, Mackay Cuesta Park Mostly small, single-story homes built contained within and Mardall Building Company. Tree-lined streets with predominantly pre-1960 • Population: 2,587 one-story ranch homes on similar lot sizes 12.2 square miles. Population: 5,534 • Homeowners: 61% • Population: 3,658 Homeowners: 35% • Here’s a glimpse • Median 2015 home price: $1.49M • Homeowners: 63% Median 2015 home price: $1.4M • Monta Loma Neighborhood Association: • Median 2015 home price: $1.6M Shoreline West Association of Neighbors: • of each area’s montaloma.org Cuesta Park Neighborhood Association: Deniece Smith, [email protected] Aileen La Bouff, president, 650-804-0522, distinctive features Greater San Antonio [email protected] Diverse neighborhood nestled next Gemello and contact to the San Antonio Caltrain station Traditional and classic neighborhood Jackson Park with mostly 1950s-era homes on former information for its Population: unavailable Eclectic mix of old and new homes • winery land • Homeowners: 66% surrounded by city parks 16 neighborhood Population:1,633 • Median 2015 home price: $1.25M • • Population: unavailable Homeowners: 53% Greater San Antonio Community • • Homeowners: unavailable associations. Median 2015 home price: $2.19M Association: greater-san-antonio.org • Median 2015 home price: $1M Gemello Neighborhood Association: • Castro City Shawn Shahin [email protected] Willowgate Quiet, six-square-block enclave located St. Francis Acres Subdivision of five houses; close to across the street from Rengstorff Park downtown amenities, Stevens Creek Trail Population: 516* Mix of original and remodeled California • ranch-style homes near Los Altos border • Population: unavailable Note: Median home • Homeowners: 45.6% Homeowners: unavailable Population: 698 • values provided by Robert • Median 2015 home price: $1.18M • Median 2015 home price: $1.1M Homeowners: 68% • Taylor Properties. All other • Rex Manor Median 2015 home price: $1.93M Moffett Boulevard neighborhood data from • Nextdoor.com, unless Diverse area located near downtown Mix of condos and single-family homes; shopping and entertainment Blossom Valley otherwise noted. easy access to Caltrain, Population: 3,952 Mostly single-story 1950s-era ranch light rail, Highways 85 and 101 * Source: • homes built on former orchards Homeowners: 66% Places.findthehome.com • • Population: 3,279 • Median 2015 home price: $1.26M • Population: 344 • Homeowners: 43%
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CARMELITA Wendy Suzuki C r e e Grant Rd k Real estate advertising: EASTERN Miramonte Ave Neal Fine, Rosemary Lewkowitz, VARSITY PARK Carolyn Oliver BLOSSOM Inside advertising: Irene Schwartz VALLEY Digital advertising: Heather Choi Advertising services: WAVERLY PARK 85 Kevin Legarda, Diane Martin, DUTCH HAVEN Sabrina Riddle, Blanca Yoc MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE were engineers from Fairchild and Brian Emery, managers, Community Population: 1,719 Editor: Andrea Gemmet Semiconductor, Intel and National Management Services, 650-961-2630, • Semiconductor ext. 120 and ext. 150 • Homeowners: 28% Info Mountain View 2016 is a special • Median 2015 home price: $1.55M project of the Voice. Copyright • Population:1,033 * Sylvan Park Cuernavaca Homeowners Association: (c) 2016 Embarcadero Media Co. Homeowners: 49.8% • Mix of single-family homes, mobile- Peter Panfili, president, CMS property All rights reserved. Reproduction • Median 2015 home price: $1.27M management, 408-559-1977, without permission is strictly home parks, apartments and duplexes [email protected], prohibited. Wagon Wheel Neighborhood near downtown Association, Lisa Matichak, president, cuernavacahoa.com [email protected], 650-207-0838, • Population: 7,855 wp.wagonwheelna.org • Homeowners: 32% Dutch Haven • Median 2015 home price: $1.04M Near YMCA, Stevens Creek Trail, Slater Sylvan Park Neighborhood Association: shopping Mostly 1950s-era duplexes with Linda Reynolds, chair, reynolds@alum. Population: 251* western motif wagon wheels stuck into bu.edu • Homeowners: 86% brick facades • Martens-Carmelita • Median 2015 home price: $1.96 M 450 Cambridge Ave., • Population: 2,204* Dutch Haven Neighborhood Mix of original and remodeled homes Palo Alto, CA 94306 • Homeowners: 34% Association: Crystal Dove, chairperson, 650-964-6300 Median 2015 home price: $1.43M with wide verandas and modern [email protected] • profiles built between the 1930s and Slater Neighborhood Association: Robert 1950s Rich, president, [email protected] Waverly Park Also look for Info Palo Alto • Population: 313 Developed in the 1960s and Info Menlo. Whisman Station • Homeowners: 54% on former apricot and prune Info Mountain View contains some Planned community with single-family • Median 2015 home price: $1.82 M orchards information about neighboring communities, but more complete homes, condos and townhomes that Martens-Carmelita Neighborhood • Population: 3.872 opened in 1997 Association: Robin Iwai, 650-961-8257, details are in Info Palo Alto and Info [email protected] • Homeowners: 86% Menlo — available at Embarcadero • Population: 1,415 • Median 2015 home price: $2.25M Media, 450 Cambridge Ave., Palo • Homeowners: 86% Cuernavaca Waverly Park West Neighborhood Alto, as well as at local bookstores Median 2014 home price: $1.49M and other outlets. • 170 Spanish-style homes that rest on Association: Renee Wright [email protected] Whisman Station HOA: Michael Jones 30 acres of land 46 • Info Mountain View www.MountainViewOnline.com Voted #1 by the people THANK Best Ice Cream /Frozen Yogurt & YOU! Best Ice Cream Store for many years
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