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Also on today's calendar: 54th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival "A Festival Like No Other" and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Paly boys water polo defeats Gunn 8-7 on Thursday Sept. 10th (vikingsportsmag.com) — Palo Alto High's boys water polo team edged Gunn 8–7 for its first league win, and now turns its focus to facing Los Altos next week. Players say the hard‑fought victory boosted team chemistry and confidence as they prepare for what could be another tight matchup against the Eagles.
2. This week on social: Elder Andersen goes to seminary, Primary general presidency issues invitation to Friend to Friend (thechurchnews.com) — A senior Latter-day Saint leader recently visited a seminary class in Los Altos praising the faith and dedication of youth in the Los Altos Stake. His social media posts anchor a roundup of church leaders' online messages, including invitations for children and families to join upcoming broadcasts and temple celebrations.
3. Bay Area's first 'living levee' opens at Palo Alto Baylands (sanjosespotlight.com) — A new nature-based "living levee" at Palo Alto's Baylands is now helping filter wastewater from Los Altos and neighboring cities before it reaches the Bay, while also restoring marsh habitat and bolstering flood protection. The project is part of a major upgrade to the regional water treatment plant that serves Los Altos, offering a local example of climate adaptation residents may see replicated around the shoreline.
4. San Jose police officer fired for abusing Flock license-plate reader database, chief says (mercurynews.com) — Los Altos is highlighted among Bay Area cities that have recently ended contracts with Flock license-plate reader cameras, even as San Jose defends the technology after firing an officer for abusing the database. The piece details privacy lawsuits, policy changes, and growing regional concern over how automated plate readers affect civil liberties and public trust in law enforcement.
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