🌱 Patch AM: See how a Gilroy campus cracked California’s top‑10 high schools

Good day Gilroy! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how a Gilroy campus cracked California's top‑10 high schools
• Why a national anti–AI data center campaign spotlighted a Gilroy protest

Also on today's calendar: Anime Fan & Fitness Festival 2026 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 86, low: 55.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These are the 10 best high schools in California, according to a new national ranking (secretlosangeles.com) — Families in Gilroy can take pride that Dr. T.J. Owens Gilroy Early College Academy ranks among California's top 10 high schools and 37th nationwide. The new U.S. News & World Report list highlights the school's strong college readiness and test performance, placing it alongside elite STEM and magnet campuses across the state.
   

• Tea Party founder launches nationwide 'Data Center Revolt' against AI data center expansion (foxnews.com) — A national conservative group opposing AI data centers recently highlighted protest footage from a Humans First event held in Gilroy, tying it into a broader "Data Center Revolt" bus tour. Organizers argue Big Tech projects burden local communities with higher utility costs and limited input, while critics question the movement's funding and political leanings. The campaign is expected to culminate in Silicon Valley this fall.
   

📸 Around Gilroy

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gilroy

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Free Mother/Daughter Lesson - Gilroy, CA →
  Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2951 Club Dr, Gilroy
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• Fall Picture Day
  South Valley Middle Gilroy, CA 95020
  8:15 am
Wednesday August 26
• Rucker Back to School Night
  Rucker Elementary Gilroy, CA 95020
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Movie Night
  Christopher High Gilroy, CA 95020
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Anime Fan & Fitness Festival 2026 →
  Christmas Hill Park, 7050 Miller Ave, Gilroy
  10:00 am
• Garlic City Car Show & Harvest Festival →
  Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy
  2:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Fall Picture Day
  South Valley Middle Gilroy, CA 95020
  8:15 am
• Back to School Night @ El Toro
  Lewis H. Britton Middle Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  5:00 pm
• ESL Conversation Club: Chat & Craft
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Back To School Night
  Nordstrom Elementary Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  5:30 pm
• Tai Chi Class for Adults
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Kids LEGO Club
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I wanted to acknowledge a kind gentleman who got out of his car and offered to help wheel my baby brother across the street with his wheelchair.
  I was on a scooter trying to help him across the street (1st & Wren). My brother has to be very careful with the overexertion as he has a serious… (Nextdoor Crestwood)
• Foothill and I believe crossroad Jeffe
  White short leg pitbull possibly With a Superman collar and leash on another driver and I stopped they were able to grab the leash The dog was just… (Nextdoor New Avenue)

• Gavilan College posted a job opening for Part Time History Instructor in Gilroy. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Gilroy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gilroy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Morgan Hill

• Fiber optic damage results in Friday internet outage in South Valley (morganhilltimes.com)

San Juan Bautista

• BenitoLink to host Your Voice – Your Vote Election Forum (benitolink.com)
• Latino Coalition honoring local leaders at Visionary Women's Luncheon (benitolink.com)
• 3rd Annual Alzheimer's Association Walk to raise awareness (benitolink.com)

Watsonville

• Watsonville High hires two new head coaches to fill vacated positions (pajaronian.com)
• Watsonville City Council District 5 (pajaronian.com)

Ok Gilroy! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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