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Welcome to Cupertino Connect
Cupertino Connect is your essential guide to important news, local events and the latest happenings around our vibrant City. This newsletter is a twice-monthly compilation of items of interest from the City and our partners. We hope you enjoy reading it. To subscribe, visit cupertino.gov/cupertinoconnect.
State of the City 2025
Join us for the 2025 State of the City, featuring a special address by Mayor Liang Chao. The event will occur on Thursday, February 26, at the Quinlan Community Center. The reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Mayor's address at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information and to register, visit cupertino.gov/stateofthecity.
Wildfire Preparedness
While wildfires are rare in winter, disasters like the Palisades Fire and the other Southern California fires remind us that emergencies can happen at any time. Preparedness is key to protecting our families, homes, and businesses.
What can you do today?
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Create an Emergency Kit: Include essentials like food, water, and important documents.
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Defensible Space: Clear brush and debris to protect your property.
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Stay Informed:
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Ready. Set. Go - Santa Clara County Fire Department – Being ready for wildfire starts with maintaining an adequate defensible space and by hardening your home.
- Cupertino Office of Emergency Management – Sign up to receive SCC Alerts, find local evacuation routes and maps, understand the main hazards in Cupertino and more.
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Preparedness Resources – Download preparedness information for your household, don’t forget about pets!
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Public Hazard Awareness Dashboard—The dashboard collects data from various public sources, including weather reports, fire reports, environmental sensors, and incident logs. It is a one-stop shop for proactive decision-making and effective response before and during emergencies.
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Home Ignition Zone Assessment – SCCFSC offers Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) assessments for individual homeowners. A trained representative from the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council will come to your home and walk your property with you for 60 minutes.
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National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise USA - the program teaches communities how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together and take action to prevent losses. SCCFSC offers workshops and guidance for neighborhoods and communities that want to become Firewise USA® recognized.
- Know Your Evacuation Zone - Genasys Protect, formerly known as Zonehaven provides specific, timely, and accurate information regarding evacuations. Visit the Genasys website today, record your evacuation zone, and return anytime to view evacuation orders, warnings or other advisories.
- Santa Clara County Fire Department partners with the city and its residents annually to send notices to properties located in the Wildland Urban Interface. These notices provide details on safety requirements – we urge homeowners to pay attention when these notices arrive and follow the safety actions outlined within. Please respond using the QR code provided for your property.
- Santa Clara County Fire implements the Fire Code for the community's safety. However, as you embark on home improvements, consider going beyond the fire code. There is no such thing as being fireproof. However, there are new products on the market worth exploring. Consider metal roofs and other fire-resistant materials and design elements. Alternatives to wood siding are fire-resistant gypsum boards with a high fire rating. Dual or triple-pane windows can reduce heat transfer from exterior flames. Wood shake roofs should be replaced with roof materials like metal, slate, or concrete tiles. Fire-rated vents will help prevent embers and heat from entering the attic space. Explore the various methods of hardening your home against wildfire.
Preparedness is a shared responsibility—let’s keep Cupertino safe, every season.
Community Survey
The 2024 Cupertino Community Survey results are now available on the City Website. Over 700 residents were surveyed using a statistically significant methodology to learn about resident satisfaction and overall perception of Cupertino. Compared to an average of 76% in other cities, more than 87% of residents reported satisfaction with quality of life in Cupertino.
To view the full survey results, visit the Community Survey webpage for more information.
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Development Design Standards: Community Meeting
The City of Cupertino is hosting a meeting to discuss new design standards for multi-family and mixed-use residential developments. This event will clarify the differences between the latest guidelines and current regulations, and it will provide an opportunity for the public to participate in the process. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 10, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Cupertino Community Hall. A virtual option will also be available via Zoom.
For more details, please visit the City’s website. Don’t miss the chance to share your thoughts and stay informed!
Transportable Solar Charging Stations for EVs
The City of Cupertino has received the final grant reimbursement from Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) for two portable, solar-powered Electric Vehicle Autonomous Renewable Chargers (EV ARC) through their Community Resilience Program. The grant covered the full cost of the units as well as a specialized trailer for easy relocation. These units will provide community charging for electric vehicles and backup power for first responders during outages. The EV ARC units are currently located near Library Field and will be rotated to other city facilities, with the Quinlan Community Center being the next potential site.
2025 Streetlight Banner Art Contest
Cupertino Safe Routes to School program has launched its 2025 Streetlight Banner Art Contest. This contest gives high school students living in or attending school in Cupertino a chance to showcase their creativity to the entire Cupertino community. We're inviting students to create banner art that will promote the following key City transportation themes/programs:
- The Joys of Walking and Biking
- Walk and Roll to School Events
- The Environmental Benefits of Sustainable Transportation
- Silicon Valley (SV) Hopper
- Cupertino’s Vision Zero Action Plan
Winning designs will be displayed on streetlights along DeAnza Boulevard, Stevens Creek Boulevard, Torre Avenue, and Stelling Road. Designs should be submitted by Friday, February 28. You can read more and submit your entry.
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Camera Registry Program
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is committed to their partnership with residents and business owners. Many residents and business owners operate surveillance systems at home and/or businesses. The Camera Registry Program will help the Sheriff's Office identify nearby cameras that may have captured criminal activity. After registering your camera, you would only be contacted by the Sheriff's Office if there is a criminal incident in the vicinity of your security camera.
For more information and to register, visit the S website.
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Wolfe Rd. Educator Housing Community Meeting
Eden Housing, Architects FORA, Engage FORA, and the County of Santa Clara will host a free community meeting for the mixed-income educator workforce housing development at 10333 North Wolfe Road on Wednesday, February 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Guided Learning Center, located at LP Collins Elementary School.
Sign up for the event here. Learn more about the project on the Wolfe Road Housing website.
Recycle Your Tech: E-Waste Drive
Cupertino Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), in partnership with Cupertino's First Robotics Program, is hosting an E-Waste Drive from Monday, January 27, to Saturday, February 1, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Cupertino High School student parking lot located on Finch Avenue.
This is your chance to declutter and make a positive impact on our environment! Drop off your unwanted electronics (please no batteries, lightbulbs, or paint) in the collection bins. Zero Waste will ensure all e-waste is recycled responsibly and kept out of landfills.
Let’s come together to reduce waste and create a cleaner, greener Cupertino. Every item counts!
Silicon Valley Reads: 150+ Free Tech Events
The Watershed Watch Earth Day Poster Challenge
The Watershed Watch Earth Day Poster Challenge is here again! Calling all students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in Santa Clara Valley: What makes your local waterways (creeks, rivers, lakes) special to you? How can we protect them from pollution? Let your creativity shine and share your ideas! Submit your entry by Monday, March 17, for a chance to win up to $250.
Get details at /mywatershedwatch.org/posterchallenge/.
Cupertino Symphonic Band's Children's Concert
On Sunday, March 23, the Cupertino Symphonic Band will host a Children's Concert at the Quinlan Community Center, offering a delightful selection of music for younger audiences. Admission is free.
For more information, visit the Cupertino Symphonic Band website.
Run for Great Schools 5K
Register early for the Run for Great Schools 5K and Run Run on Saturday, March 29. CEEF and CUSD are bringing back this fun, district-wide community event and hope to see you there. Registration prices will increase as the event gets closer so sign up today and come Run, Walk or Cheer to support our 23 CUSD Schools.
If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please email director@ceefcares.org.
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City Hall Contact Information
The following departments are available by phone only on Fridays:
- Building (408) 777-3228
- Business License (408) 777-3221
- Planning (408) 777-3308
- Public Works (408) 777-3354
- Finance (408) 777-3220
- City Manager's Office (408) 777-3212
- City Clerk's Office (408) 777-3223
*Please note some lines may be unattended from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Any non-urgent service requests for trees, roadways, sidewalks, trash, or parks can be submitted at cupertino.gov/311. For urgent requests after hours, contact Santa Clara County Communications at (408) 299-2507.
City of Cupertino Careers
City of Cupertino is known throughout the world as a center of innovation. Our employees take pride in delivering exceptional customer service to our residents and businesses. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting in your career, we welcome you to discover the job opportunities with the City of Cupertino.
Visit cupertino.gov/jobs for more information.
Council Informational Memos
Council Info Memos are available at Council Informational Memos | City of Cupertino, CA.
Cupertino Senior Center eNewsletter
To find out more information about classes and events held at the Senior Center for the month of January, check out the eNewsletter .
The SCENE Goes Digital
What was your favorite memory from 2024? In this Winter edition of the SCENE, we reflect on a remarkable year, celebrate the highlights that made it special, and look ahead to what's new in 2025. You can also read about the latest good news in Cupertino, from the City's high-scoring pavement to new housing construction updates, to our recently awarded transportation grants, and more.
Sign up today to receive, download, and read past editions at cupertino.gov/scene.
What do you love about Cupertino Connect? What can we improve to give you the most interesting and relevant information about what's happening in your City?
Please send us an email: communication@cupertino.gov and we look forward to hearing from you!
Law Enforcement Reports
The Sheriff’s weekly report for January 6 through January 19 can be accessed here.
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