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🌱 Patch AM: What’s happening in Campbell this week, from history talks to a 5K?

Coming up: An Afternoon of Flute and Harp on the Campbell Patch calendar

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Good morning Campbell! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's happening in Campbell this week, from history talks to a 5K?
  • Campbell dancers and Saratoga volunteers needed for a vibrant Venezuelan celebration.
  • Thinking about a backyard unit in Campbell? Read this first.

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 79, low: 54.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bay Area events calendar for Sept. 18-24 weekly editions (fresnobee.com) — Campbell residents have two notable local options this week: a historical talk on San Jose's gambling past at the Ainsley House Carriage House, and the 12th Annual Teal Run 5K at Campbell Park supporting families affected by ovarian cancer. The broader Bay Area calendar also offers hikes, festivals, author talks, films, and family activities from Saratoga to San Leandro.
   

2. Volunteers needed for Venezuelan cultural event in Saratoga (mercurynews.com) — A Venezuelan cultural nonprofit that teaches folk dance to kids, teens, and adults in Campbell is seeking volunteers for its Sept. 26 celebration in nearby Saratoga, offering community service hours for high schoolers. The piece also spotlights Saratoga and Prospect High students named National Merit semifinalists and a youth climate group active across the South Bay.
   

3. Building a Backyard Home for Family: What to Sort Out Before You Break Ground (diydaddyblog.com) — If you're considering a backyard unit in Campbell, this guide explains how local rules on height, utilities, and fire access differ from neighboring South Bay cities and why you must check them first. It walks you through choosing the right ADU type, budgeting for hidden utility costs, and planning a realistic timeline so a parent or adult child can move in smoothly.
   

4. Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action feels impact of its programs (mercurynews.com) — Campbell residents can take pride that Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action, which runs local programs including a Campbell-focused chapter, has earned a 2026 Nonprofit Impact Award for empowering young climate leaders. Five Westmont High School seniors in the Campbell area also achieved National Merit semifinalist status, placing them among the top 1% of U.S. students academically.
   

5. California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows (valleywidenewspaper.com) — Campbell is among the California communities that recently ended contracts with Flock license-plate cameras, even as state lawmakers again failed to pass new privacy rules for the technology. The article explains the stalled bill, growing concerns over data misuse, and why some agencies still defend the cameras as crime-fighting tools.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Before and after photos of our bathroom remodel.
    We couldn't be happier with our contractor and the results! (Nextdoor Hazelwood)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Maintenance Assistant (Temporary/Hourly/Unbenefited) in Los Gatos. Apply here.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for AVP, Global Head of Payroll in Santa Clara. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Campbell here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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