New Cupertino mayor, vice mayor to be named on Dec. 11

"Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The public is invited to the annual election of mayor and vice mayor by the Cupertino City Council, followed by the oath of office, on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave. Doors open for the Mayor Initiative Wrap-Up and Reception at 5 p.m., and the ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided."

"Poetry in the Dark Those who like poetry but hate public speaking might enjoy a Dec. 5 event at the Cupertino Library hosted by Cupertino Poet Laureate Keiko O'Leary. Poetry in the Dark is not a reading or a performance; it is an intimate conversation among friends, O'Leary says, adding that participants sit in a circle with the lights out and recite poems they know by heart so that no one feels they're on the spot. The event is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m."

"A Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputy will be booking some time at the Cupertino Library on Dec. 10 for a special story time. The deputy will read books and share safety tips from 10:3011 a.m. Seating is limited. Registration is open for winter/spring 2026 classes at Silicon Valley Adult Education. Students can enroll in programs that build job skills, earn high school diplomas equivalencies or prepare for higher education,"

Cupertino City Council will conduct its annual election of mayor and vice mayor, followed by the oath of office, on Thursday, Dec. 11 at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave. Doors open for the Mayor Initiative Wrap-Up and Reception at 5 p.m., and the ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Poetry in the Dark occurs Dec. 5 at the Cupertino Library, where participants sit in a circle with lights out and recite memorized poems. A Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputy will host story time and safety tips on Dec. 10 at 10:30–11 a.m. Registration is open for winter/spring 2026 classes at Silicon Valley Adult Education, with programs for job skills, diplomas, CalWORKs, and testing; the course catalogue and an informational video are available online.

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