| Great
schools, beautiful sun-drenched hills, and a central
role as an anchor of Silicon Valley are among the characteristics
that make Cupertino one of California’s most desirable
communities. Its 52,000 residents enjoy Cupertino's
comfortable suburban lifestyle, ample recreational amenities
and proximity to the cultural and commercial attractions
of San Francisco, Palo Alto
and San Jose. It is home
to one of the top community colleges around, DeAnza
College, and to Apple Computer, as well as numerous
other high technology firms. In addition to being a
great place to live, Cupertino offers many options to
visitors who wish to dine, shop or stay overnight in
a friendly and diverse community that welcomes all.
Centrally located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cupertino
is approximately 20 minutes from Mineta San Jose International
Airport. Whether you're in town for business or pleasure,
permanent or temporary, you'll find that the City of
Cupertino is a community rich in economy, culture, and
sunshine. Cupertino is one of the most diverse, progressive
and technologically savvy populations in Northern California.
Cupertino is a city people like to talk about.
The private sector in Cupertino is dominated by high-tech
electronics and computer corporations. The City serves
as a corporate headquarters and center for research
and development. Virtually no manufacturing takes place
in the City, because land and living costs are too high.
Cupertino with its moderate size offers a unique, balanced
mix of high technology firms, retail centers, open space,
quality schools and residential areas.
Cupertino officially became Santa
Clara County's 13th City on October 10, 1955.Cupertino
is classified as a General Law City. Approximately 80%
of the cities of the State of California are similarly
empowered. There are five elected city officials - members
of the City Council - who are elected for overlapping
four-year terms. The offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor
are filled by election of the Councilpersons. Only the
Council may establish City policy. Ultimately it is
the Council is responsible to the people for the actions
of government.
Megan’s
Law - The Santa
Clara County Sheriff's Office serves the Cupertino
community. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
provides an online database for high risk sex offenders
registered in the unincorporated areas of the Santa
Clara County and all cities within the county with the
exception of the city of San Jose. |
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