Though it’s undoubtedly best known as the place where Apple cultivates its latest crop of high-tech gadgets, Cupertino once was better known for its fruit orchards. And up in the foothills, away from the busy thoroughfares, industrial parks, retail centers, and blue-ribbon schools, it’s possible to imagine that more rustic past—particularly at Stevens Creek County Park, the first swath of land to become a Santa Clara County park.

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Cupertino City Council

Elected at large to four-year terms, the five members of the Cupertino City Council meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

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Planning Commission

Meetings are held at 6:45 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Community Hall Council Chamber. (Photo credit: Beach Media/Shutterstock.com)

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Community Funding Grant Program

The City of Cupertino currently provides funding to local non-profit organizations in social services, fine arts, and other programs for the general public through the City’s Community Funding Grant Program. The City’s Community Funding Grant...
01/03/2024

City of Cupertino Thanksgiving Holiday Closure

Cupertino City offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Cupertino City facilities and services will operate as follows: These facilities will be closed Thursday,...
11/21/2023

City Council Swearing-In Ceremony is Thursday, December 14

Join the City of Cupertino for the City Council Swearing-In Ceremony at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 14 at Community Hall. Refreshments will be served. Help the City estimate attendance by RSVP'ing by Thursday, December 7. RSVP HERE.
11/21/2023

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