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Greetings Cupertino! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's inside Cupertino High's brand-new robotics center
  • What Apple revealed at its first big Cupertino event under new leadership.
  • See the award-winning red-tailed hawk photo taken in Cupertino.

Also on today's calendar: Namiwalks Silicon Valley and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 80, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High school district opens robotics center at Cupertino campus (mercurynews.com) — A new 14,500-square-foot robotics center has opened at Cupertino High School, giving up to 900 Fremont Union High School District students a permanent, high-tech space for hands-on STEM learning. Funded by the Measure G bond, the facility includes a competition field, workshop, classrooms, outdoor project areas, and rooftop solar, replacing the temporary portables local robotics teams used for years.
   

• First foldable iPhone, 5G in Russia: what happened in the world of technology this week (realnoevremya.com) — Apple just unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and its first foldable iPhone Duo at a high-profile presentation in Cupertino's Steve Jobs Theater, now led by new CEO John Ternus. The event also introduced updated Apple Watch models and AirPods 5, while global tech news ranged from Russia's first commercial 5G networks to OpenAI's latest GPT-6 Astra model.
   

• Breathtaking birds revealed in Audubon's 2026 Photography Awards (usatoday.com) — A young photographer's red-tailed hawk image taken in Cupertino earned an honorable mention in Audubon's 2026 Photography Awards, putting your hometown in the national spotlight. The contest highlights stunning bird photos from across the world, but one standout shot was captured right here, showcasing local wildlife and the talent it can inspire.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi all
    I am looking for electrician for a small project. Would love an affordable licensed electrician recommendation. TIA (Nextdoor Monta Vista)
  • Cat missing, siamese cat white with orange stripes throughout baby blue eyes, neutered male, approximately 23lbs large cat, about 6yrs.
    Old. Missing since Sunday evening/Monday morning missed terribly please contact if found, very sweet boy answers to Thai or Thai thai... 408.799.7995… (Nextdoor Fairgrove)
  • Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Bartender in Cupertino. Apply here.
  • City of Sunnyvale, CA posted a job opening for Recreation Services Coordinator Term-Limited in Sunnyvale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cupertino here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sunnyvale

  • FP&A Systems Business Analyst - StratEdge It consulting INC - SUNNYVALE, CA, US (dice.com)
  • Product Engineering Manager, Compute and Storage (google.com)
  • Financial Representative - Sunnyvale, CA (fidelity.com)

Santa Clara

  • Systems & Simulation Engineering Intern - Robotics R&D (jnj.com)

Campbell

  • Mom, Baby Killed In Highway Fireball In Bay Area But Driver Kept Speeding: Report (patch.com)

Ok Cupertino! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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