Nominations Open for 2025 CREST Awards
Do you know someone making a positive difference in Cupertino? Nominate them for a 2025 CREST Award!
The City of Cupertino is recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to serve our community. Award categories include:
Act now and submit your nominations by Friday, September 5. Winners will be honored at the Cupertino Community Service Awards on Wednesday, October 29.
Submit your nomination today at cupertino.gov/crest.
311 Case Management Updates
 Staff has implemented key enhancements to Cupertino’s 311 service request system based on feedback and in an effort to improve transparency, consistency, and responsiveness. Notable updates include accurate status tracking to avoid premature closures, clearer explanations when requests are closed, and personalized responses with staff contact information. Together, these improvements aim to provide a more user-friendly and accountable experience for our community.
Cupertino Upgrading Streetlights to Energy-Efficient LEDs
As part of its Capital Improvement Program, the City of Cupertino is moving forward with a major streetlight upgrade. Approximately 2,100 existing fixtures across the city will be replaced with energy-efficient LED lights. This citywide effort will reduce energy consumption and align with dark sky standards, improving the quality and direction of nighttime lighting. The upgrade will generate approximately $1.9 million in cost savings over the next two decades. Tanko Lighting is leading the project management, and Bear Electric is handling the construction work. The installation is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.
For more information, contact Paolo Salvoni from Tanko Lighting at (415) 696-6604 or at paolo@tankolighting.com. Contact Susan Michael from Public Works at (408) 777-1328 or at susanm@cupertino.gov.
Summer Camps Have Begun
Cupertino Parks and Recreation is excited to share that Cupertino’s summer camps are now underway. The City’s team of Recreation Leaders and Leaders in Training (LITs) are thrilled to welcome hundreds of campers across a variety of programs this summer. From engaging activities to opportunities for social connection and personal growth, these camps play a key role in providing youth with a safe, enriching, and fun summer experience.
Registration is still open—explore the City's camps: cupertino.gov/camps.
Bobateeno
Bobateeno returns to Cupertino for an afternoon of flavor, fun, and unforgettable memories. This teen-focused event welcomes all youth organizations to host a free showcase table and connect with the community. Booth registration is now open at bobateeno.org. Join the celebration on Sunday, August 17, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Cupertino Civic Center Plaza, located in front of Community Hall.
For more information, email bobateeno@gmail.com.
Blackberry Farm Welcomes Nine New Lifeguards
Cupertino Parks and Recreation is excited to welcome our newest lifeguards to the Blackberry Farm team! After successfully completing Lifeguard Academy, these nine dedicated team members are ready to ensure the City’s pools stay safe this summer. Here’s to a fun and safe swim season!
Disco at Dusk
On Friday, June 20, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department hosted its third annual Disco at Dusk—an evening filled with dancing, music, and fun. With an International Night theme, attendees grooved to a lively mix of global hits through wireless headphones. Each headset lit up in different colors, letting dancers see which channel others were enjoying. A new addition this year was EcoValley’s craft station, where guests had the chance to make their own bracelets. The area was beautifully decorated with a solar-powered light-up art display, adding a creative and eco-friendly vibe to the night.
Thank you to everyone who spent the evening grooving with us!
Online Vision Zero Collision Dashboard Goes Live
As part of the City’s recently adopted Vision Zero Action Plan, staff have launched an online collision dashboard to increase transparency and support roadway safety goals. The dashboard provides public access to data on all reported roadway collisions in Cupertino from 2018 to 2024. Updated annually, this tool helps track citywide collision trends, evaluate the effectiveness of safety improvements, and identify high-risk areas for future upgrades. It also allows users to filter by age, date, collision factor, and severity.
The dashboard is available on the City’s Vision Zero webpage: Vision Zero Action Plan and Collision Dashboard Cupertino CA.
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