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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Rise construction site

The rise of Vallco

Local community members discuss the potential impacts of The Rise
Liz Liu, Kaia Yuan, Subin Ko, Raj Thapliyal, and Aletheia Ju
September 3, 2024
Unfolding Cupertino City Limits

Unfolding Cupertino city limits

El Estoque's Opinion section examines how housing, entertainment and restaurants in the area affect the community
Graphic by Aletheia Ju

Elusive living

Cupertino’s housing market creates an unsustainable environment for long term residence
The majority of Cupertino is zoned for low to medium density housing, pictured in yellow on Cupertino's interactive zoning map.

New laws and housing element impact housing in Cupertino

Community members share their opinions on the housing crisis
Lillian Wang and Alex Zhang
February 15, 2023
Reviewing California laws passed for 2023

Reviewing California laws passed for 2023

Hundreds of new statewide measures took effect on Jan. 1
Lillian Wang and Angela Zhang
January 19, 2023
Bay Area’s rent prices climb during COVID-19

Bay Area’s rent prices climb during COVID-19

How the pandemic has impacted rent, eviction and housing legislation in Cupertino
Sophia Chen and Matthew Yoshimoto
April 9, 2022
The Westport Cupertino construction site shortly after the groundbreaking ceremony.

Implementing affordable housing in Cupertino

Exploring Westport Cupertino and the changes it brings
Exploring what organizations are doing to alleviate the homelessness crisis in Cupertino

Cupertino addresses homelessness through a city plan and partner programs

Exploring what organizations are doing to alleviate the homelessness crisis
Melody Cui
March 23, 2022
Realty changes in Cupertino

Realty changes in Cupertino

Evolution of the nature of Silicon Valley housing
Andie Liu
January 10, 2020
Demolition begins at Vallco Mall called Demolition Day || From Mercury News

Opposition to the Vallco Plan

Sand Hill Property reinitiates construction in Vallco Shopping Mall after passing of State Bill 35
Anushka De and Devin Gupta
January 10, 2020
Urbanization of Cupertino

Urbanization of Cupertino

In a constant state of change, Cupertino has experienced drastic changes in terms of infrastructure and business from the influx of both workers and residents. Vallco construction has recently been reinitiated after the passage of State Bill 35. The proliferation of chain businesses act as a double edged sword to local businesses. Median house values climb and realtors work to satisfy buyers who prioritize commute times. Read more about each story.
Beyond the district

Beyond the district

How the senior privilege policy affects those who utilize it
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