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Morning Gilroy! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Gilroy's revived Garlic Festival is drawing national foodie attention
  • How far has Gilroy's fight against license plate surveillance advanced?
  • What Monterey County's ICE moratorium means for plans near Gilroy

Also on today's calendar: Murder. Mystery. Mayhem. and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 91, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Best Food Festivals In America (newsbreak.com) — Gilroy's famed Garlic Festival is spotlighted as one of America's top food events, celebrating the city's garlic heritage with three days of inventive dishes, live music, and cooking demos each late July. After a six-year hiatus, it has returned with strong ticket demand and support for local schools and nonprofits, reinforcing Gilroy's identity as the garlic capital of the world.
   

• The Flock Backlash and Growing Revolt Against License Plate Surveillance (northdallasgazette.com) — Organizers say a growing coalition against automated license plate reader surveillance now includes Gilroy, alongside other Santa Clara County cities, as residents push back on Flock camera networks and data sharing with federal agencies. Local advocates argue mass surveillance threatens immigrants' safety and civil liberties, and they're using public-records requests, lawsuits, and council pressure to challenge existing contracts and prevent new deployments.
   

• Monterey County approve ICE detention moratorium, ban ICE use of county sites (ksbw.com) — Monterey County supervisors have unanimously approved a moratorium on ICE detention facilities in unincorporated county areas and banned ICE from using county properties. A key supporter noted the county previously joined Santa Clara County in opposing a proposed ICE detention center in Gilroy, underscoring ongoing regional resistance that could affect any future immigration detention plans near Gilroy.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Sip, Snip & Style: A Floral Design Experience →
    California Closets - Morgan Hill, 755 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill
    5:00 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • Tiny Tot Jamboree
    Morgan Hill Library, 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill
    10:30 am
  • Itty Bitty Jamboree
    Morgan Hill Library, 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill
    12:00 pm
  • Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
    Morgan Hill Library, 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • San Martin -Unincorporated Santa Clara County check your mail for a postcard!
    Greenwaste has mailed a postcard indicating the current extra waste options for us. The postcard also serves as a voucher for 1,000 pounds of waste… (Nextdoor New Avenue)
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    I am looking for children's VHS movies. I know it's probably a longshot but if you have some sitting around and you're willing to give them away, I… (Nextdoor Sunrise Park)
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  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1851) in Gilroy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gilroy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Morgan Hill

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  • POWERHOUSE!!! to perform at County Fair this weekend (benitolink.com)

Watsonville

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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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