https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/12/17/grand-jury-praises-mountain-view-rips-palo-alto-for-their-affordable-housing-efforts/ > PALO ALTO — As Santa Clara County struggles to meet state-mandated goals for housing construction, a Civil Grand Jury report released this week spotlights two next-door Peninsula cities — one for taking the right approach and the other for slacking. > In its report, “Affordable Housing: A Tale of Two Cities,” the grand jury praises Mountain View, saying the home of Google is on track to meet the housing targets through planning, political will and creative financing.