🌱 Patch AM: What Los Gatos police handled around Lark and Santa Cruz avenues

Hi Los Gatos! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Los Gatos police handled around Lark and Santa Cruz avenues
• How a new grant could reshape Los Gatos' future community center.
• Which Los Gatos-area events are worth your time this week?

Also on today's calendar: An Afternoon of Flute and Harp and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspected trespassers arrested at Los Gatos church, grocery store and pizza restaurant (mercurynews.com) — Recent Los Gatos police logs detail several local incidents, including trespassing arrests at Legacy Community Church, Safeway, and near Willow Street Pizza, plus thefts at Panera Bread and Sephora. Officers also responded to a vehicle accident involving a juvenile on Lark Avenue and a battery at an apartment complex, offering a snapshot of current safety issues around town.
   

• Los Gatos Thrives receives county grant for community center (mercurynews.com) — Los Gatos residents can look forward to a new community center with dedicated mental health spaces, thanks to a $35,000 Santa Clara County grant supporting planning for teen and senior services. The piece also celebrates eight Los Gatos High School seniors named National Merit semifinalists and highlights a youth climate nonprofit recognized for its South Bay work, including Saratoga–Los Gatos efforts.
   

• Bay Area events calendar for Sept. 18-24 weekly editions (fresnobee.com) — Los Gatos residents have several nearby options this week, including a Social Stitching meetup at Los Gatos Library and the Teal Run 5K along the Los Gatos Creek Trail in Campbell. The broader Bay Area calendar also features hikes in Saratoga, festivals in San Jose and Redwood City, author talks, film screenings, and family-friendly library events from Berkeley to Union City.
   

📸 Around Los Gatos

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Gatos

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• An Afternoon of Flute and Harp →
  First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Ave, San Jose
  3:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in San Jose! →
  Westfield Oakridge, 925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Talk of the Town: Yehudi Menuhin →
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
  11:00 am
Friday September 18
• Weekend Kick Off Champagne Sabering →
  Tasting House, 368 Village Lane, Los Gatos
  5:00 pm
• Synth & Tonic →
  The Cats at Los Gatos, 17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• [VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY] Museum Photoshoot Day →
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
  11:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Impressionist Seascape Oil Painting Workshop →
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
Thursday September 24
• Live Figure Drawing →
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Groovin' in the Garden, a 70s Flashback Fundraiser →
  Ainsley House, 300 Grant St, Campbell
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Exhibition Closing: New Additions 2026 →
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
  10:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Monthly Craft: Paper Slip Pumpkins and Marigold Tissue Garlands →
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Namiwalks Silicon Valley →
  History Park San Jose, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Need Any Help I can get to stop my dog from barking every time someone walks by us.
  She barks on our walks at other people and dogs, she barks on my porch as others walk by, and I have tried everything except a shock collar.....I… (Nextdoor Rolling Hills)
• Anyone interested in adopting a pup ?
  :) We are currently fostering him All shots up to date and fixed. He's a cuddle bug but is also still really playful. 7 months. Likes to follow… (Nextdoor Knowles)

• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Maintenance Assistant (Temporary/Hourly/Unbenefited) in Los Gatos. Apply here.
• MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Paint Associate Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr in San Jose. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Gatos here.

🗞 Nearby News

Campbell

• Fat Joy Event 2026 Brings Fat Liberation to Campbell (thecurvyfashionista.com)
• Mirantis Experts Speaking on AI topics at Conferences Worldwide (mirantis.com)
• Arteris Expands Multi-Die Chiplet-Based Portfolio (embeddedcomputing.com)

San Jose

• The Best Airbnbs in San Jose for Your Next Trip to California's Bay Area (cntraveler.com)

Ok Los Gatos! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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