After more than a year of unprecedented fiscal uncertainty, Cupertino’s future could be flush with cash. The unexpected turnaround in the city’s mid-year financial report projects a $4.5 million budget surplus in 2026. This comes on the heels of a $30 million loss, largely due to a depletion of sales tax revenue from tech giant...
Cupertino officials vote to let mayors serve longer
Cupertino has amended several of its governing rules — leaving some constituents happy and others concerned about what it could mean for the city. The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 to adjust and add some council procedures March 4, with Councilmembers Sheila Mohan and J.R. Fruen voting no. One change includes removing language restricting the...
Cupertino to protect cyclists on Stevens Creek Boulevard
One of Cupertino’s most dangerous roads will soon become safer for cyclists. The Cupertino City Council approved the extension of a protected bike lane project down Stevens Creek Boulevard in a 3-2 vote last month. Mayor Liang Chao and Councilmember R “Ray” Wang support protective bike lanes but voted no, citing concerns about the project’s design. Golden...
Cupertino hotel project pulled amid slow hospitality sector
A Cupertino hotel that would have provided millions of dollars for the city is no longer in the pipeline, as the hospitality sector continues to struggle post pandemic. Los Altos-based De Anza Properties has pulled its 7-story De Anza Hotel project at 10931 N. De Anza Blvd. It would have replaced the existing Goodyear Auto...
Cupertino city buildings get greener with solar
Three prominent Cupertino government buildings are set to switch to green energy as the city warms up to the idea of solar power. The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 Feb. 4 to install solar panels at the Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino Sports Center and Community Hall. Mayor Liang Chao and Councilmember R “Ray” Wang voted...
Cupertino council majority shifts commission appointments
The political tides in Cupertino are shifting again, exciting some residents while worrying others. The Cupertino City Council appointed more than 20 commissioners out of more than 50 applicants on Jan. 27-28, many of whom support the council’s new, less development-friendly majority. The appointments reflect a continued political shift in a city often divided on...
Cupertino city attorney resigns
One of Cupertino’s top officials is leaving the city. City Attorney Christopher Jensen submitted his resignation Thursday and said “it has been a pleasure to work with everyone at the city,” according to his resignation letter obtained by San José Spotlight. His last day is Feb. 22 after serving more than three and a half years...
West Valley city sees big drop in crime rate
Crime is the lowest it’s been in more than a decade in one West Valley city. Cupertino had 741 reported criminal incidents in 2024, the lowest number in 12 years, according to the city’s crime dashboard. The most common crime category was identity theft, forgery and fraud with 169 instances, followed by grand theft and...
Cupertino renters may get a reprieve from losing their homes
Cupertino residents facing displacement because of rising costs and expiring contracts may find a reprieve through new city policy. The Cupertino Housing Commission unanimously recommended implementing anti-displacement policies last month to help residents living in 114 affordable homes where rents will likely skyrocket to market-rate value by 2040. The policies include a push to prioritize...
West Valley lowers speed limits for safety
Roads in certain parts of fast-paced Silicon Valley have just gotten slower. Los Gatos and Cupertino recently slowed some speed limits by 5 miles per hour in an attempt to promote traffic safety and reduce injuries and fatalities. Los Gatos will lower the speed limit from 35 to 30 mph on certain parts of Blossom...