The Cupertino City Council unanimously appointed Tina Kapoor as Cupertino’s new City Manager on Tuesday evening, making permanent the City Council’s decision to appoint Kapoor as Interim City Manager in May 2025. The full press release is available at cupertino.gov/pressreleases. 

Media coverage includes: 

• Cupertino City Council appoints familiar face as new city manager – San José Spotlight
• Cupertino’s interim city manager named to permanent position – The Mercury News
• Cupertino City Council unanimously appoints Tina Kapoor as new city manager – PublicCEO
• Cupertino Names Tina Kapoor Permanent City Manager – California City News
• Cupertino’s interim city manager named to permanent position – East Bay Times 

Cupertino was recognized in the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s latest pavement report for earning a high Pavement Condition Index score of 82, placing the City among the top performing jurisdictions in the Bay Area. With the regional average at 67, Cupertino’s score stands out as a reflection of the City’s continued commitment to well-maintained streets and long-term infrastructure investment. Read the full Metrpolitan Transportation Commission article, “Bay Area Pavement Earns ‘Mid’ Marks As Condition of County Roads, City Streets Stagnates”.  

Mayor and Vice Mayor Election

The City of Cupertino invites the community to attend the annual selection of the Mayor and Vice Mayor and the official Swearing-In Ceremony on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Doors will open with refreshments at 5 p.m., followed by the Special City Council Meeting at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. 

Here are six flood-readiness tips for residents: 

• Make an emergency plan for your household and pets. 

• Assemble a 3-day emergency kit with water, food, and supplies. 

• Sign up for emergency alerts at AlertSCC.com. 

• Check your flood risk at valleywater.org/floodzone. 

• Get flood insurance early as most standard policies don’t cover flood damage. 

• Pick up free filled sandbags at Valley Water distribution sites. 

By planning ahead and following flood safety guidance, you can help protect your family, property, and community. Learn more at valleywater.org/floodready. 

The City of Cupertino is thrilled to announce the launch of its Business Resource Hub, a centralized platform designed to empower local entrepreneurs and small businesses. Unveiled as part of the City’s celebration of Small Business Saturday, this new initiative underscores Cupertino’s commitment to economic growth and innovation, offering streamlined access to specialized resources, technical assistance, and networking opportunities.  

Through the Hub, business owners can connect with experienced business-support professionals, participate in expert-led workshops, and benefit from direct business coaching and mentoring, all designed to strengthen the local economy and support a thriving business community. 

Businesses with an active business license can access the Hub at cupertino.gov/bizresources.

Learn how to safely and confidently coexist with coyotes in our community! Join the City of Cupertino and wildlife experts from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District, and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District on Monday, December 1, for tips on coyote behavior, reducing attractants, and what to do during an encounter. 

Date: Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:30 – 7 p.m. 

Location: Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014 

To submit your questions ahead of time, visit cupertino.gov/coyotemeeting. 

Celebrating California Authors Speaking Event 

Celebrating California Authors will take place on Saturday, December 6, at 10 a.m. at Cupertino Community Hall. This in-person program features distinguished writers Steven Rowley, Devorah Major, and Bärí A. Williams, whose works reflect California’s diversity and cultural richness. Community members are invited to register to attend and stay for the book signing following the discussion. 

Celebrate the holidays with Cupertino Parks and Recreation! 

Enjoy festive, family-friendly events this December, from the Community Tree Lighting and Breakfast with Santa to Signing Santa and Santa Visits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 

For event details, visit cupertino.gov/holidayevents. 

Last week, the City hosted the Friendship City Renewal Signing Ceremony at City Hall, with Mayor Liang Chao and representatives from each of our four Friendship Cities in attendance. The ceremony included the signing of renewal documents for New Taipei City, Taichung City, Tongxiang City, and Xianning City. We are grateful for the continued collaboration with our Friendship Cities and look forward to strengthening these valuable international partnerships in the years ahead.

The Teen Speaker Series wrapped up in November with three well-attended sessions, each drawing more than 20 teens and parents to explore college planning, financial literacy, and tech careers. Guest speakers Vinnie Gupta and Tina Pratt shared strategies for standing out in college applications, while Cathy Tam and Sunny Wang introduced the basics of budgeting, saving, and compound interest. The series concluded with tech professionals Rithik Sachdeva and Rushabh Doshi, who discussed key skills and how students can prepare for future opportunities. Teen Commissioner Sumedha Kumar and Teen Commission Vice Chair Harly Liu guided the conversations and Q&A throughout the series. 

This fall, more than 200 Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) students participated in the McClellan Ranch Preserve Creek Tour, a hands-on environmental education program offered twice a year by Cupertino Parks and Recreation and McClellan Ranch Preserve. Students from Sedgwick, De Vargas, Eisenhower, and Stevens Creek Elementary Schools studied the health of Stevens Creek using the Pollution Tolerance Index, examining macroinvertebrates—small aquatic organisms that help indicate water quality and support species such as the threatened Central California Coast Steelhead.  

Special thanks to the students, teachers, chaperones, and the City's Ranger Team for supporting environmental education and inspiring future stewards of our natural community. 

This year’s National Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in Cupertino was a tremendous success! On Friday, November 14, five Cupertino schools participated and held events that encouraged their school communities to walk to school together, while many others hosted walk and bike encouragement activities throughout the month.

The largest celebration took place at Lincoln Elementary school, where nearly 200 participants, including students, families, teachers, staff, and CUSD leadership, gathered at Blackberry Farm before walking together to campus as a community. Other schools joined in as well, with Sedgwick Elementary hosting a Walk to School Dayand Eaton Elementary organizing three neighborhood walk groups, one of which was joined by Mayor Chao.