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Discover Sunnyvale one story at a time. Explore articles about historic places, agricultural heritage, community life, and the changing industries that help explain the city’s past.
Conceptual illustration of Sunnyvale’s transformation from apricot orchards to a Silicon Valley technology center.

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From Orchards to Silicon Valley: Sunnyvale’s Transformation

Sunnyvale history is often summarized as a journey from fruit orchards to Silicon Valley. That description captures a remarkable transformation,

8 Sep 2026

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