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— Palo Alto
Recently honored by CIO magazine for its business growth and technology innovation, Palo Alto has become one of the top destinations for professionals with ambitions in the high-tech industry. Its gorgeous landscape also makes it an appealing city for relocation. Its proximity to the Santa Cruz Mountains provides the city with a rain-shadow effect, which means it receives less than average rainfall compared to the rest of the area. Palo Alto is another key player in the Silicon Valley region with many major technology companies headquartered here. Residents of Palo Alto have three different newspapers: The Daily Post, The Daily News and Palo Alto Weekly. The Midpeninsula Community Media Center located here is a public-access production center for the development of local television shows and video media.
— San José
As the largest city in Silicon Valley, San José is known for its exceptional colleges and universities that offer students an array of career opportunities. San José State University, in particular, is responsible for fueling the area’s large percentage of working engineers and technology professionals. San José also is home to several professional sports teams, including the National Hockey League’s San José Sharks who play at the HP Pavilion; the San José Giants, part of the California League of Minor League Baseball, who play at the San José Municipal Stadium; Major League Soccer’s San José Earthquakes at Buck Shaw Stadium; and the city’s newest soccer team, Real San José, part of the National Premier Soccer League. San José residents also enjoy an extensive roster of cultural attractions and events, including the Ballet San José, the Opera San José, the San José Museum of Art, the Symphony Silicon Valley, the Cinequest Film Festival and the San José Jazz Festival.
— Sunnyvale
Just as its name suggests, Sunnyvale is a tranquil and peaceful suburban environment with a nationally acclaimed record of safety. Noted for its commitment to community, it has beautifully maintained public parks, a rich annual calendar of cultural events and several key performing arts venues. Sunnyvale is located centrally, which makes it convenient for accessing several of the region’s major vacation hotspots, such as Lake Tahoe and California’s Redwood Forests. Sunnyvale is a bicycle friendly city and has been cited as such by the League of American Bicyclists. Sunnyvale’s several residential areas include Birdland, Cherry Chase, the Heritage District, Lakewood Village and San Miguel. Its annual festivities include the Art & Wine Festival, the Sunnyvale Summer Music Series and Hands on the Arts. The quality of life in Sunnyvale is influenced heavily by the broader economy of Silicon Valley, and major employers in the area include several technology companies.
Recently honored by CIO magazine for its business growth and technology innovation, Palo Alto has become one of the top destinations for professionals with ambitions in the high-tech industry. Its gorgeous landscape also makes it an appealing city for relocation. Its proximity to the Santa Cruz Mountains provides the city with a rain-shadow effect, which means it receives less than average rainfall compared to the rest of the area. Palo Alto is another key player in the Silicon Valley region with many major technology companies headquartered here. Residents of Palo Alto have three different newspapers: The Daily Post, The Daily News and Palo Alto Weekly. The Midpeninsula Community Media Center located here is a public-access production center for the development of local television shows and video media.
— San José
As the largest city in Silicon Valley, San José is known for its exceptional colleges and universities that offer students an array of career opportunities. San José State University, in particular, is responsible for fueling the area’s large percentage of working engineers and technology professionals. San José also is home to several professional sports teams, including the National Hockey League’s San José Sharks who play at the HP Pavilion; the San José Giants, part of the California League of Minor League Baseball, who play at the San José Municipal Stadium; Major League Soccer’s San José Earthquakes at Buck Shaw Stadium; and the city’s newest soccer team, Real San José, part of the National Premier Soccer League. San José residents also enjoy an extensive roster of cultural attractions and events, including the Ballet San José, the Opera San José, the San José Museum of Art, the Symphony Silicon Valley, the Cinequest Film Festival and the San José Jazz Festival.
— Sunnyvale
Just as its name suggests, Sunnyvale is a tranquil and peaceful suburban environment with a nationally acclaimed record of safety. Noted for its commitment to community, it has beautifully maintained public parks, a rich annual calendar of cultural events and several key performing arts venues. Sunnyvale is located centrally, which makes it convenient for accessing several of the region’s major vacation hotspots, such as Lake Tahoe and California’s Redwood Forests. Sunnyvale is a bicycle friendly city and has been cited as such by the League of American Bicyclists. Sunnyvale’s several residential areas include Birdland, Cherry Chase, the Heritage District, Lakewood Village and San Miguel. Its annual festivities include the Art & Wine Festival, the Sunnyvale Summer Music Series and Hands on the Arts. The quality of life in Sunnyvale is influenced heavily by the broader economy of Silicon Valley, and major employers in the area include several technology companies.
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