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Sunnyvale, California has long been recognized as one of the best managed cities in the nation and in 1993 was acclaimed by the White House as a model for effective government at all levels. Known as the "Heart of Silicon Valley," Sunnyvale combines the advantages of an attractive suburban setting, a diverse population, metropolitan cultural opportunities, and a dynamic high-technology industrial foundation. With a population of nearly 125,000, Sunnyvale is the second largest city in Santa Clara County.
The community currently enjoys the benefits from a tradition of long-term community planning, including excellent local schools, and well-maintained urban infrastructure, award-winning parks and one of the lowest crime rates in the nation for cities with a population of over 100,000. According to a 2000 citizen opinion survey, virtually all Sunnyvale residents rate the city as a good or excellent place to live.
Sunnyvale's City Hall is located at 456 West Olive Avenue P.O. Box 3707 Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707 Telephone: 408.730.7480 Fax 408.730.7699.
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Sunnyvale Culture
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Sunnyvale lies in close proximity to internationally acclaimed cultural resources of San Francisco and San Jose including theatres, concert halls, museums, galleries and libraries satisfy a wide range of cultural interests.
Lace Museum
552 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6116
Phone: 408-730-4695
Sunnyvale Historical Museum
235 E California Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5105
Phone: 408-749-0220
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Sunnyvale Education
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Higher educational opportunities in Sunnyvale include: Santa Clara University, San Jose State University, Stanford, and University of California - Berkeley being within relatively short distances of Sunnyvale.
Education Fremont Union High School District 589 W. Fremont Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Tel 408.522.2200
Library Sunnyvale Public Library 665 W. Olive Ave Sunnyvale, California 94086 Tel 408.730.7300
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Sunnyvale Employment
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Sunnyvale is home to Silicon Valley high-tech industry leaders in fields ranging from advanced satellite construction to pioneering biotechnology; from semiconductor research, design and manufacturing to leading edge internet firms. World-class universities and research centers which contribute to the intellectual energy of the San Francisco Bay Area region and Silicon Valley, including Stanford, NASA Ames Research Center, Santa Clara University, San Jose State University and University of California campuses at Berkeley and Santa Cruz are all located ithin an hour's drive of the city. It is home to many high-tech forms that have settled here since the arrival of Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in 1956.
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Sunnyvale History
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Sunnyvale was founded in 1912, but its charter was not written until 1949. The area first began to be developed when the stagecoach lines between San Jose and San Francisco were begun in the mid-1800’s. One of the very first settlers became a prominent man of the area, Martin Murphy, Jr. He came as a boy when his father traveled to the gold country. Later he purchased land from the Castro family and is said to have planted the first orchards in this area. In 1898, a builder, W.E. Crossman, platted the settlement which he named Encinal which means "a place where oak trees grow." They later learned there was already another town in the east bay with the same name. Unsure of what to name his new town, Crossman looked out over all the fields on a very sunny day and said, "Let’s call it Sunnyvale." The name was accepted and by 1912 Sunnyvale was incorporated. It’s first motto showed its hope for the future: "City of Destiny." In 1993, Sunnyvale was titled one of the best managed cities in the nation by the federal government.
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Sunnyvale Housing
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Silicon Sunnyvale has a scenic setting nestled within the hustle-and-bustle of Silicon Valley, all while providing some of the most affordable housing this region has to offer. Average housing price is about $350,000 in the city of Sunnyvale. Its residential areas are clean and pleasant and housing prices are moderate. Sunnyvale’s Fremont High School District ranks in the top 15% statewide. With more than 13 city parks, Sunnyvale is a wonderful place to live.
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Sunnyvale Lifestyle
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A citizen survey taken in 2000 reported that virtually all residents of Sunnyvale rate their city as being either a good or excellent place to live. Sunnyvale offers high quality services at a remarkably low cost to its homeowners and businesses. The city provides numerous programs for its adults and youth, with activities ranging from sports to cultural shows. City parks are abundant throughout the city as well. With the welcome attributes of mild weather, a beautiful and varied regional environment, and a vibrant economy, Sunnyvale provides an excellent quality of life for people to live, work and raise their children.
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Sunnyvale News
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Search for "Sunnyvale CA" - Cogswell Polytechnical College Host Silicon Valleya s Global Game Jam - Business Wire
| Have you ever wanted to be part of something really big? Now's your chance! Join other San Francisco/Silicon Valley game enthusiasts for the first ever Global Game Jam weekend. |
- Sensory Inc. Speech Recognition Solutions Hit CES in Bluetooth Headsets and More - Customer Interaction Solutions
| January 6, 2009 - Sensory, Inc. today announces over a dozen companies at CES that are introducing products featuring Sensory's leading speech recognition technologies for consumer electronics. |
- Colfax Servers Boost Performance and Energy-Efficiency with New Quad-Core A.M.D. Opteron Processors - PR.com
| Sunnyvale, CA, January 06, 2009 -- -- Colfax International, a leading provider of fully customizable, high-performance enterprise computing solutions, today enhanced its lineup of multi-core-based servers and ... |
- Fujitsu to Demonstrate Industry's Most Comprehensive... - WebWire
| Sunnyvale, CA - Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it ... |
- Impatience among fans running high - STLtoday
| Three months until Opening Day, but the natives are restless: Q: Dear Commish, I know it's still rather early , as there are still many free agents available, but We've lost Miles, Izturis, Lopez, Springer, ... |
- Fujitsu to Preview Newest ScanSnap Scanner at the 2009 Intera - Customer Interaction Solutions
| SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan 05, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., the market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced it will preview its newest ... |
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Sunnyvale Recreation
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Sunnyvale boasts a great recreation department, featuring a Senior Center, a Community Center, summer youth camps, adult and youth sports, and numerous city parks and outdoor areas.
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Sunnyvale Weather
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The beautiful weather and strong economy provide residents with ample opportunities to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Silicon Valley. The weather in Sunnyvale is moderate. Here is a current weather page for Sunnyvale.
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