REPOSTING FROM CUPERTINO SUBREDDIT

Ok y’all. I posted about this guy yesterday because of an ad I saw where he showed the UC application stats for Monta Vista and Homestead. I went digging down the internet rabbit hole and found an hour-long podcast interview and some of the stuff he said seriously concerned me.

The phrase “in real life, you don’t get a participation trophy” is true in some ways, but we ABSOLUTELY cannot apply that as a blanket statement to inclusion. Cupertino (and the whole Bay) is a wonderfully diverse place, and governing board members should absolutely support inclusion in our schools. It’s disappointing to me that he views it this way. His emphasis on UC Berkeley and UCLA acceptance rates also tells me that he only gives a shit about the kids with high grades who go to a prestigious college and get a prestigious job.

Also, on another forum, when asked about student mental health support programs, he said ‘support is not success’, and that we should evaluate the effectiveness of these programs. I do agree that we should always look to improve upon these programs, but based on his tone it felt like he was basically calling them a waste of money, and I don’t think he has any intention of supporting new initiatives or building upon existing ones.

Suicides in the Bay among students are dramatically high compared to other parts of the country. I think Palo Alto High has had four suicides in the past 6 years, and although FUHSD hasn’t had one since 2022, I still remember finding out about that poor boy from Homestead who jumped off the golden gate. It was such a devastation to our community and I can’t help to think what could have been done better by our district to prevent this.

Students NEED these programs and they need to know they’re safe in their schools. Although Rosa Kim isn’t the perfect candidate, she’s pretty damn good and LEAGUES better than this guy. Jason Lin certainly does not have my vote for Trustee Area 3.

If you are an FUHSD parent or community member, look up your trustee area on the map and VOTE!

This is a relaxed, guided trick or treaty painting experience — no painting experience needed!

🎃 TRICK OR TREAT SIP & PAINT

Spooky Painty Fun for All Ages!

Grab your crew and join Jamm the Artist for a fun afternoon of creativity, drinks, and spooky-season vibes at Laughing Monk Brewing! 🎨👻🍺

This is a relaxed, guided trick or treaty painting experience — no painting experience needed!

🎨 WHAT'S INCLUDED

Your ticket includes:

🎨 All paint + painting supplies including a canvas to paint on
👩‍🎨 Step-by-step instruction with Jamm the Artist
✨ A fun, creative experience for all ages

Come ready to get a little messy, have some fun, and create your own spooky-season masterpiece!

SUNNYVALE
📍 Laughing Monk Brewing
1235 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale
📅 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 1:30–3:30 PM

👻 YOUR PUMPKIN. YOUR STYLE.

Jamm will guide you through the painting, but you get to make it your own! Whether you go spooky, cute, colorful, creepy, or totally unexpected, there's no wrong way to paint your pumpkin portrait.

Come sip. Come paint. Come get spooky with us! 🎃

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Can anyone recommend a cat sitter for my little cutie? 🙏🐈‍⬛ need someone to fur babysit 2 weeks over Thanksgiving. preferably overnight or boarding, not looking for just drop ins.

This is a long shot. I’m was involved in a car accident yesterday night 10/13/26 at 10:00pm at the intersection of W Maude and N Mathilda Ave. I was a blue Toyota driving on W Maude, while the white suv infinity was driving on N Mathilda.

In my lane and across from me, the green turn signals turned on with cars turning left. Then the turn signal turned red and the signal to turn straight turned on. I was stopped at the light and then proceeded forward. Next thing I know, I see a white infinity suv coming at me in my blind spot and I swerve trying not to get hit. Thankfully no known injuries for either party, we were able to pull off to the side of the road, and we were able to drive our vehicles home.

I did call the police to document the incident, but because we were not blocking traffic and no injuries reported, they said they weren’t going to show up. We did exchange information and I have a claim open with my insurance. But any additional footage would be awesome. I have contacted Valero, but no response. And the great gas station doesn’t have a phone number, but will go in person to ask.

I’m looking for camera footage if anyone has it, as I
don’t have dash cam footage nor does the other party.

Hello,

I’m moving to mountain view area for my job and would love to get some apartment recommendations.

I’m looking for a 1b1b in Mountain View, sunnyvale, santa clara areas

My budget is ideally around 3.5k

I’m looking for a luxury building where both my car and packages are safe. I’ve been reading a lot of reviews where people complain about these 2 things.

I want good amenities like a gym, pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts

All the prometheus apartments which is in most reddit recommendations seem to be 4k+ which is out of my budget.

My shortlist:
- Monticello
- tamarind square
- windsor apartments
- Encasa
- mansion grove

There seems to be one called Eaves middlefield which is cheaper but it doesn’t have in unit laundry

The urge to tailgate a Tesla for bad driving has never been so high. (I didn't but still these and the baby on board stickers are everywhere here)

Hi! I'm an engineer in Sunnyvale looking for a place to move into immediately.
Looking for: Studio, or private room with attached bath in a shared place
Open to: Lease takeover, or teaming up with 1–2 people on a 2B/2B or 3B/2B
Budget: Up to ~$1,800/month
Location: Sunnyvale, ideally near Caltrain
Must-have: In-unit laundry
Roommates: All-male, working professionals preferred
I'm clean, respectful, and easy to live with. DM me if you have something available. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently living in a 2b2b at north park apartments in san jose….and wanting to move out in december to another 2b2b

I want some apartment suggestions around north san jose or near great america way or milpitas closer to vta

The main issue with north park is security for me and my flatmates…this is the reason we are looking out for better places.

Anyone who is living in an around these areas give me suggestions.

Our budget for 2b2b is 3-3.7k per month

Thanks

Does anyone have a 50th birthday flock I could borrow or rent? Anyone wanna help decorate a house this weekend?

Visiting for a week looking for someone to hang with and show me around when in the evening

Hi everyone

New to Reddit and thought it would be a great place to start making some new besties and friends.

32 y.o. Nerdy dark humored, awkward, little weirdo, introvert with a good heart and great sense of humor.

I have a neurological disability so I use a wheelchair ♿️

What I’m looking for: Deep and wacky conversations, encouraging each other, Sending each other memes and reel, quoting tv shows and movies, hangouts irl and or online. Gaming buddies PlayStation, Switch 2 and Pc (new to pc). Silly awakard weird broken people welcomed 🤪.

Some of my interests include but not limited to: Drawing/crafting, listening to music, binge watching movies/tv, gaming, nature walks and or strolls around town, going to the movies and getting food, grocery shopping/Bookstore/Michaels, Horror, new to poetry, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Disney, studio Ghibli, Technology and Animation.

21+ please. Feel free to reach out!

San Jose ca area

Went to the Safeway on El Camino by maria lane, someone parked a horse in the parking lot.

Last night planning commission heard a study session regarding an update to Peery Park. The proposed changes are rezoing two parcels to mixed use to include residential opportunities.

Notable is that they are studying relocating the historic Libby Tower to enable a larger mixed use project with housing. The housing is proximate to CalTrain station so a great location for transit oriented development.

Link here

https://sunnyvaleca.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8283960&GUID=3A25F439-F39E-480F-8E0F-6D0AF43B9DC7&Options=&Search=

Why does it smell like smoke this morning? I’m at Fair Oaks and 101.

I have been going to this location for more than a decade. The Tvs on the walls used to have a combination of sports, local news, and music. Over the last couple of weeks most screens have been tuned to Fox news. I have asked the associates to change them to ESPN or other channels, but when I go back the next day guess what channel they are on. I asked for the associate to leave a note for the manager, but not sure if that will be effective.

When I work out in the morning, the last thing I want is fear mongering hateful "news". Might have to switch out to a different gym if they dont fix it.

10/15 Update: Complaining to management seems to have fixed it. No more propaganda at the gym (on the downstairs screens at least, I dont go upstairs). Lets see if it comes back.

Here's a heart-warming story about Country Gourmet from correspondent Laura Ness. Co-owner Julia Blom once hated the restaurant because it took over the Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour spot, but one day, she took a job there in 1987, and it changed her life. She's now celebrating the restaurant's 40th anniversary.

Been searching for work cafes which offer light music environment to get work done with amazing coffee

Just to preface, I know I’m not the victim here. I’m just here to rant and share a little Sunday Costco chaos LOL.

As we all know, Sunnyvale Costco on the weekends is absolute madness. My friend and I were just following the crowd, walking at the same pace as everyone else to keep the line moving past the banana section.

Meanwhile, this guy behind us was having an absolute MELTDOWN. Dude would not stop ranting and cussing everyone out, saying things like, “Why the f*** are these people walking so slow?? Every Sunday it’s always like this! These people are always taking their f***** time! F*** this sh**!”

And he just KEPT GOING. Mind you, we were all moving at the same painfully slow Costco-crowd pace. It’s not like anyone was intentionally holding up traffic. 💀

I’m generally non-confrontational, so I just kept my mouth shut and carried on.

Eventually, my friend and I turned right into the coffee section, and this man walked past us. I got a good look at him, and apparently, my patience had officially run out.

So what did I do? From a distance, I flipped him off with BOTH middle fingers. LOL.

Very mature of me, I know. 😂 I just wanted to release some pent-up frustration after listening to him complain for what felt like an eternity.

BUT LITTLE DID I KNOW… HIS WIFE WAS RIGHT BEHIND ME AND SAW THE WHOLE THING. 💀💀💀

She immediately started cussing me out, and I went straight into apology mode. I profusely apologized and, honestly, didn’t even bother explaining why I did it in the first place. At one point, I literally said, “I’m so sorry, beautiful lady.” 😭

Thankfully, they eventually walked away, and I escaped the situation with my life and my Costco groceries.

In hindsight, I probably should’ve just kept my middle fingers to myself. I chose to escalate things instead of simply letting it go, so I’ll take the L on that one. LOL.

BUT ALSO… PSA: Sunnyvale Costco on a weekend is going to be packed. We ALL know this. You can huff, puff, and cuss out every person in front of you, but it’s not going to magically make the crowd move faster. We’re all just trying to get our groceries and go home.

Anyway, that’s my Sunday Costco lore. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

Hoping to see if anyone knows any BMR apartments in Sunnyvale that doesn’t have a long waitlist.

Hi everyone!

I have an almost 2-year-old Samoyed who's very sweet but also stubborn and reactive, especially during walks and car rides. He struggles with excessive barking, jumping, leash pulling, and getting overly excited around triggers.

I'm looking for a trainer experienced with Samoyeds or similar breeds, particularly in managing reactivity, impulse control, and overstimulation.

I'd prefer someone who uses positive reinforcement and behavior modification techniques, rather than punishment-based methods, and focuses on long-term improvement.

I'm looking for private, one-on-one sessions, either at our home or at the trainer's facility. We're based around the Sunnyvale/Mountain View/Cupertino area, but willing to travel a reasonable distance.

Has anyone worked with a trainer who helped improve these behaviors in their Samoyed? I'd really appreciate recommendations based on personal experience!

Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone! 😊
I’m looking for recommendations for a good hairdresser in and around the area who has experience cutting straight hair and is skilled at creating beautiful layers.
I’d love to find someone who understands how to add shape, movement, and volume to straight hair while keeping the haircut flattering and easy to maintain.
If you’ve had a great experience with someone, please share their name and salon. Personal recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Canva is free... come on guys

The place is EMPTY. Neil Kelly quartet is playing until 9:30. They are super good, come here if you want to enjoy some great Jazz.

I am in no way affiliated with Moods

For example, the IHOP in Cupertino would work, but they told me over the phone that they don't have reception currently.

TIA