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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Cupertino residents are flocking to these Bollywood workout classes
  • Is Cupertino's Pineapple Thai worth your next dinner out?
  • How a Cupertino lawmaker just changed jury duty for seniors

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  • Wednesday: Sun-soaked conditions, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fitness class Bombay Jam brings energy and community to the Bay Area (elestoque.org) — Regular Bombay Jam classes at the Cupertino Sports Center are drawing dozens of residents each week, blending Bollywood music with an energetic full-body workout. Instructors and longtime attendees describe the sessions as a welcoming space to exercise, reconnect with Indian culture, and build friendships across backgrounds, with beginner-friendly choreography that encourages anyone in Cupertino to jump in and dance at their own pace.
   

• FoodEEs Ep. 14: Pineapple Thai (elestoque.org) — A detailed review of Pineapple Thai on Main Street in Cupertino walks you through standout dishes like the highly praised mango sticky rice and a refreshing Tom Kha soup, while noting disappointments such as overly sweet Pad Thai and pricey rice bowls. With its playful decor and mixed-but-intriguing menu, the restaurant offers locals a stylish option for Thai food, especially for dessert lovers.
   

• Newsom signs law to let these Californians get out of jury duty — for good (timesofsandiego.com) — A new California law championed by Cupertino Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens will let residents 80 and older permanently opt out of jury duty starting in 2028 if they attest to a medical impairment, without needing a doctor's note. Cupertino seniors and their families could see less stress and paperwork when future jury summons arrive, while those still eager to serve may continue participating.
   

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