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Cupertino is a city of 60,000 in Silicon Valley's foothills — globally recognized as Apple's home, with Apple Park dominating its identity and budget. Incorporated 1955, governed by a lean five-member Council, built on orchard land now synonymous with the world's most valuable company.

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2026-10-24

Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission has an upcoming meeting on 2026-10-27

The Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission will meet on October 27, 2026, with agenda topics including elections and governance. This county-level commission’s decisions can influence waste management policies affecting Cupertino residents.

Also on October 27, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors will hold a meeting, which may impact regional transit services used by Cupertino commuters. Meanwhile, Cupertino continues to face ongoing challenges with wildfire risk and evacuation planning in its hillside neighborhoods, as well as state pressure over housing mandates, though no immediate meetings are scheduled on these issues. Residents should watch the upcoming Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission meeting for governance updates and the VTA Board meeting for transit developments.

Meeting: Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission • Recycling and Waste Reduction CommissionMeeting: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors • Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA…
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Wildfire Risk, Evacuation Planning & Public Safety
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Cupertino's hillside and foothill neighborhoods face genuine and growing wildfire exposure, and the City Council is updating its Health and Safety General Plan element for the first time since 2014. State law now requires expanded requirem…
The Rise/Vallco Redevelopment — A 20-Year Saga Continues
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The former Vallco Mall site is among the most watched development projects in Silicon Valley. The Rise is planned to include thousands of housing units, extensive office space, retail, and community features — but its long timeline, rising…
Housing Mandates vs. Community Control — A City Under State Pressure
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Cupertino is in a sustained clash with the State of California over housing production. The city has entitled 2,929 units but issued building permits for only 368 units, leaving a shortfall of 4,220 units to meet its RHNA numbers. The situ…
Transportation & Transit Future (VTA)
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is navigating a dual mandate — running a regional transit system while developing affordable housing on underutilized land near stations. Ten VTA projects currently in active developmen…
Federal Funding Threats to County Services
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The county is confronting $70 million in anticipated lost federal funding it will need to backfill, with the Office of Supportive Housing facing the largest losses of $29 million. Federal Medi-Cal cuts are driving multiple departmental sho…

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11/3/2026 November 3, 2026 California General Election
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ACA 20: Save for California's Future ActACA 22: Local taxes: limitationAuthorizes bonds for immunology researchCreates loan program for middle-income buyers of qualified new homesEstablishes additional voter identification and citizenship verification requirements

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11/4/2026 • 02:00 PM
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FY 2026-27 proposed budget
Budget document: FY 2026-27 proposed budget book
Cupertino's latest proposed FY 2026-27 budget book is reflected in the top-line card. Supporting comparison tables still use the earlier FY 2025-26 import until the full table import is refreshed.
FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget
$155.5M
Projected Deficit
$800K