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Also, don't miss John Rybak + Friends @ Henflings Tavern on the Los Gatos Patch calendar

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Good morning Los Gatos! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a former Los Gatos poet turned local memories into a prizewinner
  • Is downtown Los Gatos' Easy Breezy worth the extra froyo drive?

Also on today's calendar: John Rybak + Friends @ Henflings Tavern and 10 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 98 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Los Gatos Poet Laureate awarded Perugia Press Prize for first book (losgatan.com) — A former Los Gatos Poet Laureate, Jen Siraganian, has earned the national Perugia Press Prize for her debut collection, which weaves her family's history with scenes from Los Gatos and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Local readers will recognize experiences from the CZU fires and the pandemic, as well as her work founding the town poetry contest and "Poetry in the Pavement."
   

• The best froyo spots near FHS (fhsphoenix.org) — Froyo fans near Los Gatos will notice Easy Breezy in downtown Los Gatos earns praise for creative flavors, gluten-free options, and friendly service, even if its distance from FHS drops it in the rankings. The article compares it with Yogurtland, Pinkberry, and Yumi Yogurt on price, toppings, and self-serve convenience, helping South Bay dessert lovers decide which spot is worth the drive.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is a single family house in my neighborhood that has literally stood empty for 50 years.
    The answer to the question hinges on whether an effective increase in the housing stock could be credited against the CHI targets. (Nextdoor Vasona)
  • Is this anyone's cat by chance ?
    Followed a neighbor to our complex near Safeway and is just hanging around. Never see him before. (Nextdoor Los Gatos Main)
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Bakery Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time in Los Gatos. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Los Gatos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Gatos here.

🗞 Nearby News

Campbell

  • Mirantis Launches Training Courses for Using AI Agents and Building AI Infrastructure (natlawreview.com)
  • Arteris (NASDAQ:AIP) versus Nutanix (NASDAQ:NTNX) Head to Head Analysis (defenseworld.net)
  • Four American teens earn spots in Templeton pro tennis tournament (pasoroblesdailynews.com)

Saratoga

  • Saratoga residents satisfied with county sheriff's services, survey says (mercurynews.com)
  • Group sues to block development of 25 homes on Saratoga hillside (mercurynews.com)
  • Tesla driver crashes into emergency scene, seriously injuring Calif. firefighter (newsbreak.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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