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Hey there, Gilroy! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What you'll find at Gilroy's free La Ofrenda Festival Oct. 24
  • How one Gilroy family is pushing Rod Kelley to address bullying
  • Why parents say Rod Kelley's school zone still feels dangerously unsafe

Also on today's calendar: Head Games Trivia Night @ Promised Land Brewing Co. - Gilroy and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 54.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Celebrate Día de Muertos at La Ofrenda Festival in Gilroy (nbcbayarea.com) — Downtown Gilroy will host the free La Ofrenda Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, offering residents a Día de Muertos and wellness fair with altars, live music, lucha libre, and a Calavera Bike Cruise. Families can explore community ofrendas, local artists and wellness booths from 1–7 p.m., celebrating Mexican and Indigenous traditions close to home.
   

2. Gilroy, CA: Mother Says Kindergartner Bullied, Assaulted by Older Students at Rod Kelley Elementary (theunionstar.com) — A Gilroy family says their kindergarten son at Rod Kelley Elementary has been repeatedly bullied and physically assaulted by two second-graders, prompting an outpouring of advice and concern in a local Facebook group. Community members are urging the family to formally document complaints with school and district leaders, consider counseling support, and potentially escalate if Gilroy Unified's response falls short.
   

3. Gilroy, CA: BMW SUV Driver Nearly Hits Parent in School Zone, Community Demands Action (richlandtoday.com) — Parents in Gilroy are sounding the alarm about a speeding BMW SUV repeatedly driving recklessly through the Rod Kelley Elementary school zone, including a near-collision during drop-off this morning. Commenters are pressing Gilroy police and the Gilroy Unified School District for stronger traffic enforcement and a review of pickup and drop-off procedures, citing last year's tragedy and ongoing fears about student safety.
   

4. New California law requires environmental analysis before data centers can be built (kpbs.org) — A new California law will require future data centers to undergo full environmental review, closing the behind-the-scenes approval path Amazon used for its $2 billion project in Gilroy. While the Gilroy facility is already under construction, any similar developments must now disclose environmental impacts, seek public input, and either meet strict green standards or face more extensive scrutiny and potential legal challenges.
   

5. Revolt against license plate surveillance grows over privacy concerns (wavepublication.com) — Gilroy is part of a growing Santa Clara County coalition pushing back against automated license plate reader surveillance, amid concerns about privacy and immigration enforcement. Local organizers and civil-rights groups are challenging Flock Safety camera contracts, arguing that mass data collection threatens constitutional protections and disproportionately impacts immigrant communities across the region.
   

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  • The Sun came out of her chamber this morning with boldness and beauty.
    We were there applauding the light God had filled her with to shine over us all. (Nextdoor New Avenue)
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    Would love someone you've personally used and recommend. Thank you! (Nextdoor Glen Loma Ranch)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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