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Campbell City Clerk's Office 70 North First Street Campbell CA, 95008 Phone: 408-866-2117 Web site: www.ci.campbell.ca.us Welcome to the Silicon Valley city with "small town" charm.

Cupertino Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino CA, 95014 Phone: 408-777-3200 Web site: www.cupertino.org/ Famous for its quality schools, this Santa Clara County town is located in heart of Silicon Valley. Cupertino's ideal location near Highways 280 and 85 allows for easy access to neighboring cities including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Palo Alto.

Gilroy Gilroy City Hall 7351 Rosanna Street Gilroy CA, 95020 Phone: 408-846-0400 Web site: www.ci.gilroy.ca.us [History] The first inhabitants of the Gilroy area were the Ohlone Indians. They lived by hunting and gathering until the arrival of the Spanish missionaries and military forces. Spanish colonization began in the area in 1800. Two Spanish grants, the Las Animas and the San Ysidro, and many Mexican grants divided the area into large ranchos which raised cattle for hides, tallow, and jerked meat.

Los Altos Los Altos CIty Hall One North San Antonio Road Los Altos CA, 94022 Phone: 650-948-1491 Web site: www.ci.los-altos.ca.us Tree lined streets and a small village atmosphere characterize Los Altos which is located in the heart of world famous Silicon Valley. Just 40 miles south of San Francisco, Los Altos is a residential community served by seven small retail areas. The seven square mile city is developed with small businesses, schools, libraries and churches.

Los ALtos Hills Town Hall 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills CA, 94022 Phone: 650-941-7222 Web site: www.losaltoshills.ca.gov Incorporated in 1956, the Town of Los Altos Hills is a premier Silicon Valley residential community located adjacent to the City of Los Altos, thirty-five miles south of San Francisco, five miles south of Stanford University and seventeen miles north of downtown San Jose. The advocates of incorporation were dedicated to the "preservation of the rural atmosphere of the foothills and orderly and unhurried growth".

Los Gatos Los Gatos Lions 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Avenue Los Gatos CA, 90000 Phone: 408-356-1266 Web site: www.los-gatos.ca.us/los_gatos Los Gatos is home to the "Smallest House on the Smallest Lot in Silicon Valley." This house is an interesting bit of Los Gatos' local history. Drop by for a look!

Milpitas City of Milpitas 455 East Calaveras Blvd Milpitas CA, 95035 Phone: 408-586-3000 Web site: www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov As one of the oldest settlements in Santa Clara Valley, Milpitas existed prior to incorporation as a community with a history. This community named Milpitas, which is Spanish means "little cornfields", has experienced remarkable growth since its 1954 incorporation.

Monte Sereno Monte Sereno City Hall 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road Monte Sereno CA, 95030 Phone: 408-354-7635 Web site: www.montesereno.org Welcome to Monte Sereno!

Morgan Hill City of Morgan Hill 17555 Peak Avenue Morgan Hill CA, 95037 Phone: 408-779-7271 Web site: www.morgan-hill.ca.gov [History] Prior to the arrival of Spanish expeditions en route from Mexico, peaceful tribes of Native Americans inhabited the lush Santa Clara Valley. Under Spanish and Mexican jurisdictions, instituted in 1778, a vast region that includes present day Morgan Hill was one of the most substantial Spanish land grants for nearly three quarters of a century.

Mountain View 500 Castro Street P.O. Box 7540 Mt View CA, 94039 Phone: 650-903-6300 Web site: www.ci.mtnview.ca.us Welcome to City of Mt View!

Palo Alto City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto CA, 94301 Phone: 650-329-2100 Web site: www.city.palo-alto.ca.us The blend of business and residential areas anchored by a vibrant downtown defines Palo Alto’s unique character. A charming mixture of old and new, Palo Alto’s tree-lined streets and historic buildings reflect its California heritage. At the same time, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technological development. This exciting mix of tradition and innovation makes Palo Alto an extraordinary place in which to operate a business.

San Jose San Jose City Hall 801 North 1st Street San Jose CA, 95110 Phone: 408-277-4000 Web site: www.ci.san-jose.ca.us/about.html Northern California in general and San Jose in particular have a world renown quality of life. The area offers a wide variety of exciting cultural, recreational, educational and entertainment opportunities. In addition, the City of San José has the nation's best public safety record of any metropolitan area, a marvelous ethnic diversity and a beautiful climate.

San Martin San Martin Lions Club 12415 Murphy Ave San Martin CA, 95046 Phone: 408-000-0000 Web site: www.sanmartin.com San Martin still has the small town atmosphere of rural California, if you like horses, farm fresh products, or just plain country living, Explore this "Jewel of the Santa Clara Valley".

Santa Clara Santa Clara City Hall 1500 Warburton Ave. Santa Clara CA, 95050 Phone: 408-615-2200 Web site: www.ci.santa-clara.ca.us/ One of only 10 cities in the nation to be honored with an All-American City award from the National Civic League in 2001, Santa Clara blends the best of a modern, urban metropolis with the confortable charm of small town. The year 2002 marks Santa Clara's sesquicentennial, or 150th year as a city.

Saratoga City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga CA, 95070 Phone: 408-868-1200 Web site: www.saratoga.ca.us Although the incorporated City of Saratoga dates back only to 1956, the town had its beginning more than a century earlier when William Campbell built a sawmill in 1848, about 2 1/2 miles above the present village, along what is now Highway 9. The area's earliest inhabitants had been Indians, building homes near the mouth of the canyon at what an early map noted as Campbell's Gap.

Sunnyvale Sunnyvale City Hall 456 West Olive Avenue Sunnyvale CA, 94088 Phone: 408-730-7480 Web site: www.ci.sunnyvale.ca.us 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.

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