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Cupertino- People are Talking!

Glass and steel corporate headquarters rise above and yet blend with tree-shrouded residential neighborhoods that climb into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountain range. This is the backdrop for living and working in Cupertino, California.

The city’s renown far surpasses its moderate size of approximately 54,000 residents. Around the world, Cupertino is famous as the home of high-tech giants, such as Apple Inc. and Symantec Corp. In the San Francisco Bay Area, Cupertino is known as the city with excellent public schools.

Quality schools and closeness to high-tech jobs make Cupertino a desirable Silicon Valley address for a highly educated and culturally diverse population. More than 60 percent of residents aged 25 years or older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. More than 40 percent of residents were born outside of the United States.

Education, innovation, and collaboration are the hallmarks nourished by the city government, the community, and local industry. Even the configuration of the Civic Center complex underscores that theme: City Hall and the Cupertino Library flank the Cupertino Community Hall. The community hall houses the city council chambers and accommodates public and private events. The library, part of the award-winning Santa Clara County Library system, occupies a state-of-the-art two-story, 54,000-square-foot building that was opened in 2004. learn more about education.

Helping to guide the city’s continued development and quality of life are a dozen commissions, including economic development, telecommunications, planning, design review, environmental review, housing, teen, library, bicycle and pedestrian, fine arts, parks and recreation, and public safety.

Cupertino’s lush social tapestry includes a range of parades and festivals, such as the Lunar New Year Unity Parade, Cherry Blossom Festival, Moon Festival, and Tournament of Bands.

Cupertino, California, about 20 minutes from San Jose International Airport. Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, permanent or temporary, you’ll find that the City of Cupertino is a community rich in economy, culture, and sunshine. With one of the most diverse, progressive and technologically savvy populations in Northern California, Cupertino is quickly becoming a city that people like to talk about.

Cupertino History, Present and Future

Here, in the About Cupertino section, you’ll find facts and information about our city’s history, its present and its future. Use the navigation on the left to find out how Cupertino got its name, facts about our people and their diversity, and about the initiatives that will shape our future.

• About Cupertino Union School District
• The Cupertino Union School District Mission Statement
• About Cupertino
• Cupertino Events & Festivals
• Two of the Cupertino Events & Festivals are: The Cherry Blossom Festival- honoring Cupertino’s sister city of Toyokawa, Japan 2007 Pictures of The Cherry Blossom Festival found here:
• Moon Festival– taking place right before the eight full moon of the Chinese calendar, based on the traditional Chinese celebration of the full moon. Few Images of the Moon Festival found here:
• Cupertino Living
• Things to do in Cupertino
• City of San Jose Entertainment Link
• Within minutes of major employers: (this link lists 20 companies in Cupertino with links for info) A few include: Apple, Inc. Symantec Corporation Packeteer, Inc. Sobrato Construction Corporation
• Shopping & Attractions
• Westgate Shopping Mall Great Shopping in Central Silicon Valley 1600 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA. 95129 Home to family favorites like Old Navy, Ross Dress for Less and Nordstrom Rack, Westgate Shopping Mall in San Jose is conveniently situated near Saratoga, Campbell and Cupertino. Westgate neighbors El Paseo de Saratoga and Westgate West shopping plazas for more elaborate shopping outings and provides plenty of parking during heavy shopping seasons.