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🌱 Patch AM: What’s at stake in Cupertino’s looming sheriff contract decision?

And on the Cupertino Patch calendar - Zucchini Car Race at Mountain View Farmers' Market

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Hello Cupertino! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's at stake in Cupertino's looming sheriff contract decision?

Also on today's calendar: Zucchini Car Race at Mountain View Farmers' Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Saratoga renews contract with county sheriff's office despite higher cost (mercurynews.com) — Cupertino is weighing whether to renew its law-enforcement contract with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, a decision that could cost the city about $25 million, including $14 million in overhead. While Saratoga has already renewed, Cupertino's mayor and city manager are awaiting an independent audit before deciding, a choice that may shape future policing levels and local finances.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CACCC Receives $10,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) —Jeanne Wun Read on Patch
  • Hello beautiful neighbors
    Any recommendations for trusted handyman or handywoman.. i have few projects inside my 1950 midcentury home that need to build and fixed. building a… (Nextdoor Rancho Rinconada)
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    I am looking for a cat sitter who can keep my cat at their home for 10 nights. My cat is 3 year old female, domestic shorthair, ginger color, we… (Nextdoor Monta Vista South)
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service & E-Commerce Supervisor - Full Time in Cupertino. Apply here.
  • Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Lane Server in Cupertino. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cupertino here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sunnyvale

  • Senior Software Engineer, Performance, Google Cloud Performance (google.com)
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  • Synopsys raises annual forecasts on AI-driven chip design software demand (ground.news)

Santa Clara

  • Nvidia Blows Past Expectations Yet Again (newser.com)

Ok Cupertino! 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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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