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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Gilroy roadside murder victim was finally given her name

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

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Happy Face Killer's last unknown victim finally gets a name (recordnet.com) — Gilroy is again in the spotlight as investigators recount how a woman's body was found off State Route 152 in unincorporated Gilroy and later identified as a victim of the "Happy Face Killer." A newly confirmed victim in Riverside County closes the final unidentified case tied to the serial killer, aided by DNA and genetic genealogy advances.
   

📸 Around Gilroy

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gilroy

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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
  • 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

    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

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this someone's dog?
    A good Samaritan and I found him on Santa Teresa between longmeadow and mantelli. Called animal control because I can't bring him home unfortunately. (Nextdoor Long Meadow)
  • Looking for someone to replace this water valve.
    If it was a regular valve, I'd tackle it, but since it's attached to the plumbing that goes to my water softener system, I'd rather not. TIA (Nextdoor Wren/ Wayland/ Welburn)
  • Gavilan College posted a job opening for Part-Time General Counselor Pool in Gilroy. Apply here.
  • Lucky Brand Jeans posted a job opening for PT Store Supervisor in Gilroy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gilroy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Morgan Hill

  • C&M Auto Service Encourages Morgan Hill Drivers To Prepare Their Vehicles For Summer Travel (pressreleasecc.com)
  • DA seeks to try teen suspect in deadly mass shooting near Morgan Hill as an adult (nbcbayarea.com)
  • Lofgren delivers $850k check to establish ag resource center in Gilroy (morganhilltimes.com)

Pajaro

  • River redux. Plus, your Sunday Paper. (mailchi.mp)

San Juan Bautista

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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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