🌱 Patch AM: Why Cupertino’s budget system is now a “gold standard” model

Hello Cupertino! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Cupertino's budget system is now a "gold standard" model
• How a $32.8M deal could shape this Cupertino hotel's future

Also on today's calendar: Stanford Orchestras, Halloween Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cupertino's financial management framework recognized as model for government agencies (publicceo.com) — Cupertino's newly redesigned financial management framework has been adopted as a "gold standard" model that other local governments may copy, underscoring how the city manages public money. The updated Chart of Accounts, now live in Cupertino's new ERP system, is meant to streamline budgeting, improve transparency, and support long‑term, responsible use of tax dollars for residents.
   

• CBRE Secures $32.8M Refinancing for Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Cupertino, California (rebusinessonline.com) — A major Cupertino hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn on North Wolfe Road, has secured a $32.8 million refinancing that helps stabilize one of the city's key lodging properties. The long‑time owners plan to continue operating the 164‑room hotel, which offers meeting space, a pool, fitness center, and shuttle service that support local business travelers and visitors.
   

📸 Around Cupertino

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cupertino

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 30
• Stanford Orchestras, Halloween Concert →
  Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Dr, Stanford
  9:00 am
Saturday October 31
• BITTEN BY THE BAY - Halloween Costume & Dance Party →
  409 San Antonio Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94040 (2nd Floor),
  6:00 pm
Sunday November 1
• Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet's Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla →
  College of San Mateo Theatre, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo
  4:00 pm
Saturday November 7
• Silicon Valley Kids' Book Fair coming to Cupertino Nov. 7 →
  Cupertino High School, 10100 Finch Ave, Cupertino
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 29
• Girls JV Tennis vs Gunn
  Homestead High Cupertino, CA 95014
  4:00 pm
• Girls V Tennis @ Gunn
  Homestead High Cupertino, CA 95014
  4:00 pm
• Cross Country @ Lynbrook Invitational
  Cupertino High Cupertino, CA 95014
  4:00 pm
• Girls Tennis vs. Los Gatos HS
  Monta Vista High Cupertino, CA 95014
  4:00 pm
Saturday November 7
• Bank of America Museums On Us offers FREE admission November 7 & 8 - Computer History Museum →
  Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View
  9:00 am
Sunday November 8
• Bank of America Museums On Us offers FREE admission Nov 8 - San Jose Museum of Art (Sundays only) →
  San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S Market St, San Jose
  9:00 am
Saturday November 14
• Julebutikk (Boutique) Christmas Shop →
  1715 Grant Rd, Los Altos
  9:30 am
• Holiday Festival of Gifts →
  231 Sunset Ave, Sunnyvale
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Yesterday, I drove by the strip center, in Cupertino, where Party City was, and I was suprised to see there's a Barnes & Noble opening up, there, in Nov.
  We def can use a place where people can gather and buy books & music, in person, if they want to. I remember bookstores also had a lot of fun events… (Nextdoor Monta Vista)

• HumanGood Senior Living Communities posted a job opening for Custodian (On Call) in Los Altos. Apply here.
• Foothill-De Anza Community College District posted a job opening for Lab Technician, Photography (Part Time, 50%) in Los Altos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cupertino here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sunnyvale

• Sushi Maruyama To Open At New Sunnyvale Location (whatnow.com)
• Senior Leadership Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure Planning and Efficiency (google.com)
• BlackRock Portfolio Management Reports 5.7% Ownership Stake in Ooma Inc. Common Shares (kalkinemedia.com)

Santa Clara

• Santa Clara hasn't had a downtown since the 1960s: Here's how its looking to change that (abc7news.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: "What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle?" — Envelope (Thank you Mike C. for sending it in!)
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