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🌱 Patch AM: Is your regular Gilroy Starbucks on the closure list?

And on the Gilroy Patch calendar - Murder. Mystery. Mayhem.

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Hi there, Gilroy! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is your regular Gilroy Starbucks on the closure list?
  • Why Gilroy Gardens is more than just rides for local families

Also on today's calendar: Murder. Mystery. Mayhem. and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 52. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Starbucks is closing dozens of stores across California — here's where (nypost.com) — Gilroy residents should know that the Starbucks at 795 First Street is among 64 California locations expected to close as part of a broader corporate restructuring. The company says affected stores will post signs this weekend, and workers are slated for transfer to nearby cafes while Starbucks invests in renovating other locations statewide and across North America.
   

• California's Underrated Amusement Park Offers Family-Friendly Fun And Scenic Gardens (explore.com) — Gilroy families get a spotlight here, with Gilroy Gardens praised as a charming, kid-friendly theme park right on the city's edge and within easy reach of San Jose. The piece highlights its retro rides, lush gardens, and nearby attractions like murals, vineyards, Casa de Fruta, and Sky Zone, giving locals and visitors fresh ideas for day trips close to home.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • #reunited OWNER FOUND Found dog off Wren Ave & Vickery Ln.
    No collar. Not great pictures but I know this happy guy belongs to someone he's clean and happy. Will be taking to shelter asap. If you're looking… (Nextdoor Harvest Park)
  • Ok so I know there are a lot of cat colony feeders out there who take on different places but I'm curious if there's any kitty clean up crews per say you know people that go clean up after cuz I know a lot of the bowls gets ants and bugs and leaves
    and the cat condos get spiders and beetles in the blankets well I know ours do cuz it's by the creek so just curious on how many times do feed before… (Nextdoor Outlet)
  • Lids, Inc. posted a job opening for 6469 - Assistant Store Manager PT in Gilroy. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time (Bilingual Spanish) in Gilroy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gilroy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pajaro

  • Catholicism in the Pajaro Valley (santacruzsentinel.com)
  • Pajaro Valley Unified seniors benefit from CSU direct admission program (ksbw.com)
  • Historic California golf club designed by Pebble Beach architect eyes major changes (usatoday.com)

San Juan Bautista

  • Eat, Drink, Savor: Teen Kitchen Project provides healthy prepared meals (benitolink.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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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