City of Cupertino, CA / City of Cupertino's 65 Year Anniversary (1955-2020)

The November 29, 1989 edition of Take 53 features an interview with Judith Carson-Croes, Chair of the Cupertino Historical Society Museum Organization Committee. Host: Susan Robinson.

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the Cupertino City Channel's digital video archive project.

This bi-monthly magazine series, hosted by Cupertino City Clerk Dorothy Cornelius, focuses on local issues important to Cupertino residents. The series also acquaints viewers on how local government works.

The June 4, 1984 edition of Cupertino Insight includes an interview with Cupertino Historical Society member Hazel Fretwell as she shares artifacts from Cupertino's past; a look at the firefighters from the Central Fire Protection District; and an interview with Cupertino Community Services Director Sally Brennan.

(Due to the deteriorated condition of the original videotape, the segment featuring the Central Fire Protection District was edited)

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the Cupertino City Channel's digital video archive project.

Cupertino Mayor John Plungy presents the 1984 Cupertino State of the City Address at the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce luncheon on January 26, 1984.

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the Cupertino City Channel's digital video archive project.

Highlights of the Cupertino Civic Center/Library Grand Opening Ceremony, recorded October 30, 2004. This community celebration includes dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the new Cupertino Community Hall and Library.

Mayor Sandra James, Cupertino city councilmembers, librarians, library committee members, and city staff are among the notable speakers. The event features a performance of the national anthem from the Cupertino High School Chorale.

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the Cupertino City Channel's digital video archive project.

City officials and members of the public celebrate the grand opening of Cupertino's Mary Avenue Bicycle-Footbridge, recorded April 30, 2009. Speakers include Cupertino Mayor Orrin Mahoney, Cupertino Councilmember Dolly Sandoval, Sunnyvale Mayor Anthony Spitaleri, VTA Bicycle Pedestrian Commissioner Joseph Walton, Caltrans Director Will Kempton, HNTB CEO Robert Stromsted, and Cupertino Public Works Director Ralph Qualls.

Video highlights include a ribbon cutting, an unveiling of public artwork (Quail Family and Red-Tailed Hawk sculptures), and a lengthy procession of pedestrians and bicyclists, as the new bridge opens for the very first time.

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the Cupertino City Channel's digital video archive project.

This City Channel Special Report provides an in-depth look at the impact of the Loma Prieta Earthquake in Cupertino exactly one year after the event. The program features a detailed assessment what happened on October 17, 1989--both in Cupertino and Los Gatos--and what the City and community are doing to better prepare for future disasters. The role of the Cupertino Emergency Operation Center (EOC) is also explored.

Featured interviews include Cupertino City Manager Don Brown, Central Fire Protection District Chief Ben Lopes, and Cupertino Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Pat Jocius.

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the Cupertino City Channel's digital video archive project.

Exactly one month following the 9/11 attacks, Cupertino residents gather in Memorial Park for a special ceremony honoring those who gave their lives, and honoring those who put their lives at risk each day to keep us safe. Mayor Sandra James leads a 20-minute memorial service that also includes special recognition of the contributions and sacrifices of our local public safety personnel. Recorded October 11, 2001.

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the Cupertino City Channel's digital video archive project.

This documentary, produced by the Cupertino City Channel, highlights the visit of seventy-three representatives from Toyokawa, Japan to Cupertino on August 20-21, 1988 in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister City program. Featured segments include the Kabuki performances at Cupertino High School, the dedication of the stone lanterns at Memorial Park, and the country barbecue festivities.

At the end of the video, Cupertino residents provide personal good-bye wishes to the Toyokawa visitors.

This full broadcast version of the documentary includes individual segments and commercial breaks.

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the Cupertino City Channel's digital video archive project.

Past and present city councilmembers and other members of the community are on hand for the opening of the 25-year Cupertino time capsule. Also, items are donated for the 2028 Cupertino time capsule. Recorded September 24 and 25, 2005 at the Cupertino Civic Center Plaza.

From 1990: This Cupertino City Channel Special Report provides an in-depth look at Measure T, an open space and recreation funding initiative that appeared on the November 1990 ballot. Measure T imposed a 25-year, 2.4 percent utility tax on gas, electric, and telephone bills to help fund the City's purchase of the Blackberry Farm and Fremont Older School properties.

This video segment originally aired as part of the City Channel's monthly news magazine series, "City Beat."

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the City of Cupertino's digital video archive project.

From 1987: Cupertino honors the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with re-enactment ceremonies, a parade, a pancake breakfast, an art show, and the annual Apple Silicon Rally 10K/5K race. The Cupertino City Channel provides viewers with comprehensive coverage of this citywide celebration, which includes interviews with residents, business owners, service organization representatives, and elected officials.

Cupertino was one of 18 California cities designated as official Bicentennial Communities by the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Full coverage of the Cupertino Bicentennial parade is a separate video that can be seen right here on our Cupertino Video History YouTube Channel.

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the City of Cupertino's digital video archive project.

This special 1990 documentary, produced by the Cupertino City Channel, follows the progress of artist T. Scott Sayre from his studio in Clayton, California to Cupertino City Hall as he creates a historical mural depicting the past, present, and future of Cupertino.

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the Cupertino City Channel's digital video archive project.

From 1989: Cupertino City Manager Don Brown assesses the situation in Cupertino in the aftermath of the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta Earthquake that rocked the community on October 17th. This City Channel special report also includes extensive video footage of local earthquake damage and relief efforts, and an interview with Cupertino's Chief Building Inspector Joe Antonucci.

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the Cupertino City Channel's digital video archive project.

From 1988: This is an overall look at the history of the Highway 85 issue, including recent developments regarding potential interchange sites, municipal elections in Saratoga and public hearings in Cupertino. Also discussed: the Cupertino City Council's decision to delete the Mary Avenue interchange from consideration.

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the City of Cupertino's digital video archive project.

From 1988: The City Channel provides full coverage of the first annual Cupertino Heritage Parade, recorded October 4, 1988. Highlights include interviews with city staff, organizers, and residents who helped make the first annual Heritage Parade event a successful one.

This video is one in a series of programs presented as part of the Cupertino City Channel's digital video archive project.

This historical documentary was originally produced as a celebration of Cupertino's 60th anniversary as an incorporated city in 2015 (1955-2015) and has been re-released for Cupertino's 65th anniversary in 2020.

This documentary, produced in 1993, chronicles the early days of Cupertino through oral histories provided by members of some of the city's pioneer families. Historical photographs donated by the Cupertino Historical Museum and by the families themselves supplement these personal narratives. Produced by the Cupertino City Channel. (30 min.)