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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Waymo's driverless taxis change daily life in Los Gatos?
  • Why Los Gatos' only mosque must keep waiting on its permit fight
  • Which Los Gatos senior just made the Bay Area preseason watch list?

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Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 85, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. WAYMO moves autonomous taxis into Los Gatos (losgatan.com) — Driverless Waymo taxis are now operating for about 100 residents in Los Gatos' North 40, with state regulators—not the town—controlling where the cars can go. Local police and fire crews are scrambling to learn how to safely handle autonomous vehicles, while Mayor Rob Moore weighs potential safety benefits against traffic headaches and impacts on Uber drivers as Waymo expands further into town.
   

2. Dispute between Los Gatos mosque and its neighbors drags on as occupancy cap is questioned (miamiherald.com) — Los Gatos' only mosque on Farley Road is still waiting for clarity after the town council delayed a decision on its permit changes and disputed occupancy cap. Neighbors say mosque traffic and lights hurt their quality of life, while mosque leaders argue some conditions burden religious practice and want answers on why fire officials sharply cut allowed capacity. The council granted a continuance to an unspecified future date while documents are gathered.
   

3. Preseason all-Bay Area News Group high school football 2026: Running backs/athletes (modbee.com) — Los Gatos football fans will see senior running back Devonte Troutt highlighted among the Bay Area News Group's top preseason backs and athletes for 2026. The list showcases standout rushers and versatile playmakers from across the region, offering a snapshot of who to watch when high school football kicks off this season.
   

4. Bay Area culinary star shares the secrets of making authentic Thai food (fresnobee.com) — Los Gatos food lovers will recognize Manresa's legacy in a new profile of chef and blogger Pim Techamuanvivit, whose former relationship with David Kinch helped shape the Bay Area dining scene. The story traces her path from Silicon Valley tech to Michelin-starred Thai restaurants and a detailed new cookbook, encouraging home cooks to tackle authentic Thai flavors with confidence.
   

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