🌱 Patch AM: How a 116-home Hecker Pass project could reshape west Gilroy

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In today's newsletter:

• How a 116-home Hecker Pass project could reshape west Gilroy
• See how Gilroy High fared in a nail-biter season opener

Also on today's calendar: Vine to Wine in Santana Row with Master Somm OFFER and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
• Sunday: Cool with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
• Monday: Cool with periods of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Environmental Review Progress For 2480-2740 Hecker Pass, Gilroy (sfyimby.com) — A major 116-home subdivision is moving forward on Hecker Pass in Gilroy, and the city has released a Draft Environmental Impact Report open for public comment through October 5. The project uses the state Builder's Remedy to bypass local zoning, would demolish the South Hoey Barn, and includes nine extremely low-income units, with notable impacts flagged for traffic, noise, and agriculture.
   

• High school football 2026: Week 1 scores, Saturday's schedule (eastbaytimes.com) — Gilroy High's football team opened Week 1 with a tight 22-21 loss to Rancho San Juan, one of many season-opening games around the Bay Area. The roundup lists Thursday and Friday scores plus today's full Saturday schedule, helping local fans track rivals and upcoming matchups.
   

📸 Around Gilroy

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gilroy

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Vine to Wine in Santana Row with Master Somm OFFER →
  377 Santana Row, San Jose
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

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

Saturday August 29
• Bilingual Spanish & English Family Storytime
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  10:30 am
Monday August 31
• Summer 2026 Plant a Seed, Read: Bouquet Making Class
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  5:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Back to School Night
  Paradise Valley Engineering Academy Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  5:00 pm
• Basic level Spanish Classes - Face Center
  Lewis H. Britton Middle 80 W Central Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Kids LEGO Club
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  1:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Toddler Storytime
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  10:30 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  11:15 am
Friday September 4
• Tiny Tot Jamboree
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  10:30 am
• Itty Bitty Jamboree
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Gilroy: Gardens vs. Gigabytes —Erin O'Doherty Read on Patch

• Update: Pet Reunited
  oona, a cat who went missing in Gilroy, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 6 hours, 5 minutes. Message from Owner: "Oona got out… (Nextdoor Sobrato)
• I bought my home in Gilroy 24 years ago.
  It had an overgrown avocado tree, almost 3 stories tall. In all the years since then I've had the tree trimmed many times, but not one of them ever… (Nextdoor Gilroy Downtown)

• Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Gilroy. Apply here.
• Chevron Corporation posted a job opening for Assistant Station Manager in Gilroy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gilroy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Morgan Hill

• Police arrest Salinas teen for July 25 shooting in Morgan Hill (morganhilltimes.com)
• Religion: Be bold despite the fear of cost (morganhilltimes.com)
• Letter: Mountain lions genetically isolated and overpopulated (morganhilltimes.com)

San Juan Bautista

• 17 Central Coast restaurants receive $5,000 grants (pasoroblesdailynews.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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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