City of Cupertino, CA / City of Cupertino Video History Channel Videos

From 2008: Marsha Hovey of the City of Cupertino Office of Emergency Services presents this overview of the threat of pandemic, the potential impact on our community and the world, and how individuals can prevent the spread. Recorded January 30, 2008 at the Cupertino Community Hall.

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.

KPIX CBS5 Sports Anchor Rick Quan is the master of ceremonies for the fourth annual Cupertino Lunar New Year Unity Parade, recorded March 11, 2006.

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.

From 1991: The Simms House represents a joint effort between Innovative Housing and the City of Cupertino. This housing renovation project provides affordable housing and open space access for low-income residents of Santa Clara County. The five single-family residents who live at Simms House also serve as caretakers of the adjacent McClellan Ranch Park.

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

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 40-minute Cupertino City Channel report, originally broadcast in 1999, examines Year 2000 issues as they relate to Cupertino residents. This show explores the on-going Y2K remediation efforts at Cupertino City Hall and talks to experts from local public safety agencies, public utilities, and from the telecommunications industry. There is a special emphasis on Y2K preparedness for individuals, neighborhoods, and small businesses.

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

The Cupertino City Channel presents this special news report, looking back at a week of excessive rainfall and flooding in Cupertino during the month of February 1998.

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

This 1993 historical documentary, produced by the Cupertino City Channel, chronicles the early days of Cupertino through oral histories provided by members of some of the city's pioneer families. These personal narratives are supplemented by historical photographs donated by the Cupertino Historical Museum and the families themselves.

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.

Host Laura Domondon-Lee introduces the 1991 Cupertino Civic Service award winners in this special program produced by the Cupertino City Channel. 1991 Civic Service Award winners include Jack Hubby (Business), the Apple Professional Women's Organization (Education), Gerald Mantranga (Education), Therese Ducharme (Community Service), Brian Lau (Community Service), Vauna Pipal (Community Service), Cathey Edwards (Community Service), Nori Kondo (Cultural Arts), Don McClean (Cultural Arts), Katherine Tobin (Cultural Arts), Bob Yee (Recreation), Mary Lou Lang (Volunteerism), Donna Lawler (Volunteerism), Wayland Lim (Volunteerism), Francis O'Brien (Volunteerism), and Michele Schulein (Volunteerism).

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