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🌱 How a Sunnyvale political event became part of a China influence probe

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Hello Sunnyvale! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Sunnyvale political event became part of a China influence probe
  • How a nearby day spa turned into a $700,000-a-year brothel
  • Why a Sunnyvale ice cream shop is part of US–China fast-food wars

Also on today's calendar: JP Connolly Sep 23rd @Rooster's Comedy CL and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians (ktsa.com) — Sunnyvale enters the spotlight as Rep. Ro Khanna's appearance at a local APAPA‑affiliated political event is scrutinized amid questions about a donor family's ties to Chinese officials. The report tracks how a McDonald's franchise empire funded millions in donations to California leaders, including Newsom, Harris, and Khanna, while experts debate what constitutes improper foreign influence.
   

• Cupertino Day Spa Closed; Owners & Employee Accused of Operating Brothel (svvoice.com) — A Cupertino day spa has been shut down after its San Jose owners and a Sunnyvale employee were charged with running a lucrative brothel and laundering money, according to county prosecutors. The case, investigated by the regional Human Trafficking Task Force, comes alongside other recent public safety actions, including a Sunnyvale Police drug sting in Fair Oaks Park.
   

• Fast food from the U.S. and China catches on in both countries (recorder.com) — A new Mixue dessert and tea shop in Sunnyvale illustrates how Chinese fast‑food brands are expanding into the U.S. just as American chains race to open more locations in China. For Sunnyvale residents, it means more low‑cost ice cream and bubble tea options while global restaurant giants on both sides of the Pacific test how well their menus travel across cultures.
   

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  • Just sharing a pic - the apples that didn't run away in the mouths of squirrels - this is all the applesauce we were able to make this year!
    It tastes heavenly though-fresh apples make all the difference‼️ (Nextdoor Cherry Hill)
  • So here's the thing.
    I'm really ready for a hair cut - layers, but I don't know any stylists and I'm afraid. I know I'm pretty picky. So here's me with my long hair and… (Nextdoor Sunnyvale)
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  • Teledyne Technologies Incorporated posted a job opening for Senior Accountant in Mountain View. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sunnyvale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mountain View

  • Hundreds hunt for unique finds in Mountain View's Citywide Garage Sale (mv-voice.com)
  • Mountain View approves 7-story builder's remedy project on Gamel Way (mv-voice.com)
  • Staff Software Engineer, Metabolic Health (google.com)

Santa Clara

  • San Francisco 49ers 2-0 with 'almost flawless' QB Brock Purdy (mynorthwest.com)

Ok Sunnyvale! 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

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