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🌱 Patch AM: What Apple’s new CEO in Cupertino could mean for the community
And check out Grandparents Day on the Cupertino Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Cupertino? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Apple's new CEO in Cupertino could mean for the community
- How a Sunnyvale synagogue is reshaping Jewish life for Cupertino families
- Is Cupertino's next big reveal finally a crease-free foldable iPhone?
Also on today's calendar: Grandparents Day and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Apple Names John Ternus CEO, Ending Tim Cook's 15-Year Tenure Tuesday (beijingtimes.com) — Apple has officially named John Ternus as its new CEO in Cupertino, with longtime leader Tim Cook shifting to executive chairman as the company navigates an AI-focused future. For Cupertino residents, this leadership change at the city's largest and most influential employer could shape everything from local jobs to Apple's product direction and long-term presence in the community.
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• Sunnyvale's Sephardic congregation is attracting a young crowd (jweekly.com) — A Cupertino family found the Orthodox Jewish community they were seeking through Sunnyvale's South Peninsula Hebrew Day School and the neighboring Bar Yohai Sephardic Minyan, which is drawing many young adults and families. With a new eruv and growing classes, the congregation has become a regional hub for Israelis and other observant Jews, offering Cupertino residents a nearby, vibrant spiritual and social home.
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• iPhone Ultra — here's how Apple is reportedly erasing the crease for its foldable phone (tomsguide.com) — Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone Ultra, developed and tested in Cupertino, is expected to debut September 9 with a new hinge, layered glass, and special adhesive designed to nearly erase the screen crease. Despite earlier reliability concerns reported from Cupertino, leakers now say durability has improved, and locals can watch closely as their hometown company finally enters the foldable race.
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📸 Around Cupertino
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cupertino
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★ Featured events ★
- Grandparents Day →
Animal Assisted Happiness, 999 E Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale
9:30 am
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Bank of America Museums On Us offers FREE admission September 6 - San Jose Museum of Art (Sundays on →
San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S Market St, San Jose
9:00 am - Labor Day Holiday
Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053 - Labor Day; administrative holiday
Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053 - Session 1 - grades due (faculty)
Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053 - Session 3 - grades due (faculty)
Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053 - Fall Picture Day
Cupertino High Cupertino, CA 95014
8:00 am - Universal Design for Student Success
Santa Clara University Faculty Development Lab (Learning Commons 141)
9:30 am - EY Next Steps - All about EY
Santa Clara University Virtual
10:00 am - 9/12-9/13 Goodwill Fundraiser/Cupertino Grad Night Boosters 10-3pm →
10100 Finch Ave, Cupertino
10:00 am - 9/13 Goodwill Fundraiser / Cupertino High Grad Night Boosters @ 10am →
10100 Finch Ave, Cupertino
10:00 am - The New College Admissions Playbook: What Every Family Should Know →
6:00 pm
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
📣 Cupertino Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza My Heart posted a job opening for Counter in Cupertino. Apply here.
- Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Santa Clara. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cupertino here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sunnyvale
- Sunnyvale Police Conduct Drug Sting in Fair Oaks Park (svvoice.com)
- Senior Teamcenter Administrator / Teamcenter PLM Administrator - StratEdge It consulting INC - SUNNYVALE, CA, US (dice.com)
- Northrop Grumman Wins $111.4M Navy IDIQ for Virginia-Class Submarine Turbine Maintenance (envzone.com)
Santa Clara
- San Jose federal judge issues tentative ruling to pause ICE project near Gilroy (santacruzsentinel.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 they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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