🌱 Patch AM: How a Gilroy court fight shapes California’s new email deletion rules

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Gilroy court fight shapes California's new email deletion rules
• What Gilroy's data center battle means if Newsom signs new bills

Also on today's calendar: Vine to Wine in Santana Row with Master Somm OFFER and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
• Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
• Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• California Office of Emergency Services to delete select emails after 90 days (sacbee.com) — State emergency officials plan to start deleting most routine emails after 90 days beginning in January 2027, raising concerns about transparency and records access. For Gilroy residents, the policy echoes a recent California Supreme Court case involving City of Gilroy police body-camera footage, underscoring how retention rules can affect what the public is able to see and request.
   

• Newsom Vetoed a Data Center Water Bill Last Year. Will He Sign It This Time? (gvwire.com) — Two statewide bills headed to the governor would force data center developers to disclose how much water they use and pay for needed water infrastructure, potentially reshaping projects across California. Gilroy's high-profile data center fight is held up as a prime example of growing public concern, making these decisions especially relevant for local residents watching water and growth debates.
   

📸 Around Gilroy

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gilroy

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Anime Fan & Fitness Festival 2026 →
  Christmas Hill Park, 7050 Miller Ave, Gilroy
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 4
• Freshman Tailgate
  Christopher High Gilroy, CA 95020
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Back to School Night
  Christopher High Gilroy, CA 95020
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Back to School Night
  South Valley Middle Gilroy, CA 95020
  5:30 pm
Friday September 11
• 1st Quarter Progress Report
  South Valley Middle Gilroy, CA 95020
  8:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Garlic City Car Show & Harvest Festival →
  Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy
  2:30 pm
• Vine to Wine in Santana Row with Master Somm OFFER →
  377 Santana Row, San Jose
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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

• Missing cats in gilroy.
  Please let me know if you have seen them recently. (Nextdoor SE of 1st and Santa Teresa)

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Gilroy. Apply here.
• PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Full Time in Gilroy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gilroy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Morgan Hill

• South Bay shakes things up for Star Chefs 2026 (morganhilltimes.com)
• Morgan Hill declares moratorium on data centers, battery storage sites (morganhilltimes.com)
• Christian Wins Panfili Cup, Ryland Grabs Two Championships, Crandall And Scott Win at Antioch Speedway (contracosta.news)

Pajaro

• Newsom signs bill easing levee construction (pajaronian.com)

Watsonville

• Man Accused Of Impregnating Daughter, Forcing Her To Kill Baby Wanted In Monterey County: Sheriff (patch.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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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