Mountain View News
Mask Up, MV
Going Outside? Don't forget to #MaskUpMV
- Keeps you warmer in the cool temps
- Shows you care about vulnerable members of your community
- Is the new novelty t-shirt
Santa Clara County is seeing an uptick in infections as we move indoors for the colder months, we attend more gatherings and we let our guards down. COVID is still here.
Make your mask the must-have accessory of the season.
Chief Max Bosel Announces His Retirement
After nearly 40 years in public service, 25 of which were spent right here in Mountain View, Chief Max Bosel announced today that he plans to retire at the end of December. Chief Bosel led a distinguished career as the Mountain View Police Department’s 10th chief, from expanding community engagement efforts, to creating a dedicated Cyber Crime Unit for investigations, bolstering youth programs and more.
“This is a bittersweet decision but I am immensely grateful for a rewarding career and excited for the opportunity to pursue new adventures,” stated Chief Bosel. “It has been an honor and privilege to have served alongside so many exceptionally talented and dedicated professionals and community members, in particular my colleagues here in the City of Mountain View and in the policing profession.”
Read more about Chief Bosel’s announcement and his storied career in Mountain View here.
City Manager Promotes Chris Hsiung to Serve as City's 11th Police Chief
It is with great pleasure that City Manager Kimbra McCarthy announces that Deputy Chief Chris Hsiung will be promoted to the role of Police Chief to serve as the 11th leader of the Mountain View Police Department, effective December 27, 2020.
With more than 25 years serving Mountain View residents, Chris’s collaborative, community-focused efforts throughout his career made him an excellent candidate to lead the city’s Police Department.
“Chris is a nationally recognized leader in efforts to improve transparency and communication between the department and the community, and we are fortunate to have the best law enforcement professional within our ranks for this key leadership position,” McCarthy said.
Learn more about your incoming Police Chief here.
Community Food Drive Coming Soon
All donations will go to Community Services Agency's Food Pantry!
CalFresh Enrollment Event
Do you need help with food costs? CalFresh can help!
An enrollment event will take place Dec. 15 at 204 Stierlin Road in Mountain View from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call 650-669-9551.
For further details about this event, check out 'Making it Work Mondays' on Nov. 23 and Dec. 7 at www.csacares.org.
County, State, and Federal Updates
Free Flu Shots
Santa Clara County has committed to providing flu shots, free of charge, to anyone who may need them.
Every Saturday through the middle of December, anyone can drive, bike, or walk up to the clinic, which will be hosted at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, to receive their inoculation.
No appointment needed. More information can be found here.
Stay-at-Home Resources
Comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. No, seriously. See these yummy recipes to try out as we head into a cooler autumn!
COVID-19 Updates
You may notice that the number of new cases from day to day might not always add up to the cumulative total of cases. This is because the county’s quality control measures and those of the California Department of Public Health may determine a need for reclassification of some cases. These small adjustments are due to changes in results from inconclusive or pending, or duplications in results, and are normal occurrences in the day-to-day collection of complicated data.