🌱 Patch AM: Why Campbell walked away from Flock cameras as regulation stalled

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Campbell walked away from Flock cameras as regulation stalled
• How a $5,000 grant could boost Campbell's own City Pizza

Also on today's calendar: An Afternoon of Flute and Harp and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows (heysocal.com) — Campbell is among the California cities that recently ended contracts with Flock Safety license-plate cameras, even as state lawmakers again failed to pass new privacy rules for the technology. The stalled bill would have tightened how police use and share plate data, amid growing concerns about surveillance, misidentification, and data misuse across California.
   

• Gilroy chicken joint earns $5k grant from PG&E partnership (gilroydispatch.com) — A Campbell favorite, City Pizza, has landed a $5,000 grant through PG&E's Restaurants Care Resilience Fund, alongside other small eateries across Santa Clara County. The money can go toward equipment, training, or staff bonuses, helping neighborhood spots like City Pizza stay competitive as big chains expand nearby.
   

📸 Around Campbell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Campbell

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• An Afternoon of Flute and Harp →
  First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Ave, San Jose
  3:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• PGS Gold & Coin Buying Event - Campbell →
  DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Campbell - Pruneyard Plaza, 1995 S Bascom Ave, Campbell
  10:00 am
Friday September 25
• Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in San Jose! →
  Westfield Oakridge, 925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Namiwalks Silicon Valley →
  History Park San Jose, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Natural Solutions for Calming Inflammation & Feeling Unstoppable
  Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Avenue, Campbell
  1:00 pm
• Mid-Autumn Festival Craft for Ages 5 - 12
  Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Avenue, Campbell
  4:00 pm
• Pool Project Community Meeting #3 →
  1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
  Campbell CA
• Music & Movement Storytime
  Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Avenue, Campbell
  10:30 am
Wednesday September 30
• Buy One, Get One 50% Off General Admission at The Tech Interactive →
  The Tech Interactive, 201 S Market St, San Jose
  10:00 am
Friday October 2
• Peninsula Symphony presents John Williams' World →
  Campbell Community Center, 1 W Campbell Ave, Campbell
  7:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Coming to America →
  Institute for the Study of Western Civilization, 10060 Bubb Rd, Cupertino
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi, found a cat in the safeway parking lot on winchester blvd & budd avenue.
  Currently checking if shes chipped, but she hopped right into our car & is very friendly. She is missing a tail & has scabs and bald spots but is… (Nextdoor Hazelwood)

• The Rittenhouse Hotel posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Campbell. Apply here.
• Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Campbell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Campbell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Los Gatos

• Niko Tsakiris grows into starring role for San Jose Earthquakes (mlssoccer.com)
• Top 10 Best Virtual Data Room Providers In USA 2026 (nubiapage.com)
• Lit lights up Thunder Valley (redrocknews.com)

Santa Clara

• Breaking: Whitehurst Fire reported in Santa Clara County on Sep. 19 (sacbee.com)

Ok Campbell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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