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🌱 Patch AM: How new drone monitoring could finally clear Milpitas’ notorious landfill stench

Coming up on the Milpitas Patch calendar: Halloween & DĆ­a de los Muertos, OceĆ”nica Ballet's Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 &…

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Greetings Milpitas! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How new drone monitoring could finally clear Milpitas' notorious landfill stench
  • Why a Milpitas-linked double homicide case is now on hold

Also on today's calendar: Halloween & Dƭa de los Muertos, OceƔnica Ballet's Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross a fish and an elephant? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

ā˜‘ļø Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official California election resources: Find a ballot drop box or vote center | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Pleasant with sunny intervals, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• Living with a stink? Technology might help (rocketnews.com) — Milpitas residents may finally see relief from the long‑standing landfill odors as local authorities order drones, gas-collection automation, and new monitoring systems to pinpoint the worst emissions. The initiative reflects a broader global push for data-driven odor control, but its immediate impact will be felt in Milpitas neighborhoods living with daily foul smells.
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• California court suspends criminal proceedings against Anila Baby pending mental competency evaluation (indicanews.com) — A high-profile double-homicide case tied to an arrest at a Milpitas Walgreens parking lot is on hold while a Santa Clara County judge orders mental competency evaluations for defendant Anila Baby. Two doctors will assess her ability to stand trial before the case returns to court in December, with investigators still probing the alleged motive.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you get when you cross a fish and an elephant?" — Swimming trunks! (Thank you Kristina F. for sending it in!)
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