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What's up Gilroy! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Gavilan's shutout streak is energizing Gilroy soccer fans this week
  • Why Gilroy says the Amazon data center land deal was legal
  • Will septic problems stop ICE's planned Gilroy detention center?

Also on today's calendar: 15th Annual Garlic Cup - USPA Tournament and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Not as hot, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gavilan men's soccer team on a roll with 2-0-2 season start (morganhilltimes.com) — Gavilan College's men's soccer team is off to a strong 2-0-2 start, with recent home matches played in Gilroy and key contributions from Gilroy High graduate goalkeeper Isaac Olivares. The Rams have posted three straight shutouts and will host rival Monterey Peninsula College at noon on Saturday, giving local fans another chance to see the team's turnaround up close.
   

2. City of Gilroy refutes accusation of Map Act violation at data center site (gilroydispatch.com) — Gilroy officials say an investigation confirms the Amazon data center site on Camino Arroyo was legally created under the state Subdivision Map Act, rejecting a resident's claim of illegal lot splits and forged documents. The dispute comes as many locals and some councilmembers question how such a large 438,000‑square‑foot project advanced without planning commission or council review, and may fuel renewed pressure to tighten Gilroy's zoning rules.
   

3. Controversial ICE detention center near Gilroy may hinge on one issue: Toilets (sfchronicle.com) — Construction of a planned ICE facility at 7240 Holsclaw Road in Gilroy is on hold while a federal judge weighs Santa Clara County's lawsuit over whether the site's septic system can safely handle detainees and staff. County attorneys argue the rural property's existing tanks and nonexistent sewer line could lead to hazardous overflows, while federal lawyers insist local officials are exaggerating impacts and that the building will function mainly as an office and short-term holding center.
   

4. Sonoma County Agency Agrees to Reel in Drone Program After Privacy Violations (kqed.org) — A federal judge has extended a pause on building a new ICE immigration center near Gilroy in unincorporated Santa Clara County, giving herself more time to consider a longer halt. County and state officials argue the former agricultural research site may be contaminated and ill-suited for detention, even as the case unfolds alongside other major California stories, from Sonoma County's drone settlement to the governor's race and Moss Landing battery cleanup.
   

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  • It's gonna be 103 today in Gilroy , please be aware of your pets and that they don't need to go shopping with you or outside on walks on the hot cement.
    I was at the store yesterday and there was a lady that had her dog in the car and it was 90° and she didn't hardly have our windows down thank God… (Nextdoor New Avenue)
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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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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