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🌱 Patch AM: Planning your Taste of Los Gatos strategy yet? Wristbands or just wander?
Spotted on the Los Gatos calendar: Michelle Lambert at Concannon Vineyard's Twilight Tunes

Hi Los Gatos! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning your Taste of Los Gatos strategy yet? Wristbands or just wander?
- How will Los Gatos' new design rules reshape future housing projects?
- How a San Jose World Cup murder suspect ended up in Los Gatos
Also on today's calendar: Michelle Lambert at Concannon Vineyard's Twilight Tunes and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot, with a high of 98 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, temps: high: 85, low: 54.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Taste of LG to welcome thousands for culinary celebration (losgatan.com) — Downtown Los Gatos will turn pedestrian-only on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the Taste of Los Gatos festival, bringing food tastings, wine, live music, and family activities from noon to 5 p.m. Residents can enjoy free admission, but paid tasting wristbands unlock bites from about 30 restaurants and pours from roughly 20 wineries, plus special experiences like Vintage on Village and multiple music stages.
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2. Los Gatos beefs-up its design rules for new housing developments (losgatan.com) — Los Gatos has just tightened its objective design standards for new multi-family and mixed-use housing, setting clearer rules on height, materials, and how buildings transition next to single-family homes. These standards will guide all future projects approved after Sept. 1, though some developments may still use state laws like density bonuses or Builder's Remedy to seek waivers from certain local requirements.
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3. Suspect in fatal World Cup shooting case located in Los Gatos (losgatan.com subscription) — Police say a suspect in a fatal June 28 World Cup-related shooting in downtown San Jose was tracked down and arrested in Los Gatos, tying the high-profile case directly to the town. Eight suspects in total, including several teenagers, now face murder or accessory charges as investigators continue probing the motive and circumstances surrounding the deadly attack.
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4. 47-year-old pastor makes college football team – and plays in first game in three decades (heartlandernews.com) — A 47-year-old pastor who leads Garden City Church in Los Gatos has joined the San Jose City College football team as a freshman defensive end, returning to the sport after three decades. Balancing practices, games, classes, family life, and church duties, he hopes his unusual journey will inspire others his age to pursue new challenges and better fitness.
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📸 Around Los Gatos
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Gatos
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★ Featured events ★
- Michelle Lambert at Concannon Vineyard's Twilight Tunes →
Concannon Vineyard, 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore
5:30 pm - 9/11 at 25–Keepers of the Flame →
Flame of Liberty Memorial, Los Gatos Civic Center, 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030,
9:30 am - Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in San Jose! →
Westfield Oakridge, 925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose
7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Fall Photos
Alexander Rose Elementary Milpitas, CA 95035
6:30 am - Oktoberfest Los Gatos 2026 →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
12:00 pm - Traditional Gourd Art with John Paul Amaral →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
1:00 pm - Los Gatos Lions Presents: Date Night 2026 →
Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos, 565 University Ave, Los Gatos
4:00 pm - Talk of the Town: Yehudi Menuhin →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
11:00 am - Impressionist Seascape Oil Painting Workshop →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos - An Afternoon of Flute and Harp →
First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Ave, San Jose
3:00 pm - Live Figure Drawing →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
12:00 pm - Groovin' in the Garden, a 70s Flashback Fundraiser →
Ainsley House, 300 Grant St, Campbell
6:00 pm
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Thursday September 17
Sunday September 20
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, we have found a very sweet stray kitty.
Have been keeping it in a downstairs bathroom but not able to continue due to a family member's allergy. Does anyone know of a good rescue that we… (Nextdoor Los Gatos Main) - If you're looking for a delicious treat, Fleur de Cocoa in Los Gatos is a great choice.
They have excellent pastries, good coffee, and a cozy atmosphere. On our second visit, we tried the Normandy Slice, Almond Croissant, and Mini Cream… (Nextdoor Los Gatos Main)
- Netflix posted a job opening for Contracts Manager, Product & Technology Legal in Los Gatos. Apply here.
- Creative Financial Staffing posted a job opening for Union Payroll Specialist in Campbell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Gatos here.
Ok Los Gatos! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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