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In today's newsletter:

  • Hundreds turned out in Los Gatos—here's how 9/11 was remembered
  • How Los Gatos honored its own heroes on 9/11's 25th year
  • Which Oktoberfest events will bring Peninsula fun down to Los Gatos?

Also on today's calendar: Techfootin #127 Online Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hundreds gather in Los Gatos to honor heroes, victims of 9/11 (nbcbayarea.com) — Hundreds of people came together at the Los Gatos Civic Center to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring victims, survivors, and first responders. Retired FDNY Lt. Joe Torrillo, who survived being buried in the World Trade Center collapse, shared his story as part of a free community event focused on remembrance and sacrifice.
   

• '9/11 at 25' ceremony at the Flame of Liberty memorial in Los Gatos emphasizes need to pass down the memory of Sept. 11 to the next generation (losgatan.com) — Los Gatos residents gathered at the Flame of Liberty Memorial to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and honor local Flight 93 heroes and first responders. Town leaders, veterans, and retired FDNY Lt. Joe Torillo urged the community to actively pass the stories and lessons of that day to younger generations, closing with a solemn tribute and planned flyover at Los Gatos High School.
   

• Weekend Express: Fall Arts Preview: A week-by-week guide to the season (mv-voice.com) — Fall on the Peninsula will bring a full slate of arts, author talks, and family-friendly events, plus Oktoberfest celebrations stretching from San Mateo down to Los Gatos. Local readers can look ahead to September and October happenings, including beer-centric festivities, new dining options, and outdoor discoveries in nearby open space preserves.
   

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