Mapping fire hazards
Cupertino is seeking public comment on its Local Response Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone map.
To more accurately reflect the zones in California that are susceptible to wildfire, Cal Fire has published revised LRA maps. These maps identify properties in moderate, high and very high fire hazard severity zones. Each designation is determined based on consistent statewide criteria, including factors such as fuel loading, slope, fire weather,and other relevant considerations. The City of Cupertino is required to adopt an ordinance consistent with these designations.
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The public review and comment period on the Cupertino map, available at https://bit.ly/4kGK4jG, is open through April 10. Residents can access the Comment Form at https://bit.ly/3FhKxJ0. The map is also available for in-person inspection at the permit center in Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave. For more information, contact the Building Division at 408-777-3228 or building@cupertino.gov.
‘Dreamscape’ come true
Six students from Cupertino high schools will have artworks featured in ArtNow, the annual juried high school art exhibition and educational program presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). This year’s show will be on view at NUMU April 4-July 20.
Student artists from across Santa Clara County were asked to interpret the theme “Dreamscapes” for their ArtNow submissions. Cupertino students with works in the 14th annual show include juniors Arcus Foo and Catherine Li from Homestead High School and juniors Claire Ma and Tanisha Sood and seniors Shulang Zhang and Saarika Nori from Monta Vista High School.
The 83 student artists in the show have the opportunity to win awards in eight artistic categories as well as an overall Best in Show and a People’s Choice award. The categories are painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, photography, digital art and video/animation. Scholarships totaling more than $10,000 will also be awarded.
For more information, visit https://www.numulosgatos.org/exhibitions-2/artnow-2025.
