Cupertino Daily Brief: City Closures, Apple Park Update, School Safety

City Hall Closures to Plan Around

Cupertino officials are reminding residents to mark their calendars for a pair of City Hall closures tied to February holidays. All City Hall services will be closed for Presidents Day on Monday, February 16, followed by a second closure for Lunar New Year on Tuesday, February 17.

Permit counters and in-person services will reopen on the next business day after each holiday. Online resources and self-service options may still be available during the closures, but staff assistance will pause.

• Presidents Day: Monday, February 16
• Lunar New Year: Tuesday, February 17

Residents who depend on planning, building, or permit services are encouraged to plan ahead, particularly for applications with tight timelines. Scheduling appointments and submitting materials early can help avoid delays.

Apple Park Visitor Center: Temporary Change

Visitors planning a stop at Apple Park should be aware of a small but notable update. The rooftop terrace at the Apple Park Visitor Center has been temporarily closed, according to recent information shared with visitors.

The rest of the Visitor Center remains open, including the retail store and café, which continue to draw both locals and tourists. No reopening date has been announced for the terrace, and the closure appears to be temporary.

For those visiting the area, the change mainly affects views from the rooftop, not access to the main amenities. Visitors may want to adjust expectations if the terrace was part of their plans.

School Crossing Guard Planning Moves Forward

Cupertino’s Safe Routes to School program continues its ongoing work to evaluate and staff school crossing guard locations throughout the city. For the 2025–26 school year, current funding supports 16 crossing guards serving elementary, middle, and high school intersections.

City transportation staff are expected to conduct the next formal review of crossing guard locations in fall 2026. These reviews consider factors such as traffic volume, student usage, and overall safety conditions.

Parents and residents can request a crossing guard location review through the city’s transportation division. Requests are typically reviewed as part of the broader evaluation process rather than immediately.

Why It Matters

It’s a relatively calm stretch for local headlines, but these updates touch everyday routines. City Hall closures can affect permits and appointments, Apple Park remains a popular weekend destination despite minor changes, and school crossing guard planning plays a quiet but important role in daily safety for families across Cupertino.