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Good morning Los Gatos! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the new Highway 17 wildlife crossing means for Los Gatos hikers
  • How a Los Gatos backyard helped shape an MLS playmaker

Also on today's calendar: An Afternoon of Flute and Harp and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Press Release: State Coastal Conservancy Awards $94 Million for Coastal Access, Conservation, and Climate Resilience – California State Coastal Conservancy (ca.gov) — State coastal officials have approved $4 million for a Highway 17 wildlife undercrossing and 2.1 miles of new Bay Area Ridge Trail just south of Los Gatos, improving safety for both drivers and animals while expanding recreation options. The same $94 million funding package also backs major conservation, wildfire resilience, and coastal access projects across Santa Clara County and the rest of California.
   

• Niko Tsakiris grows into starring role for San Jose Earthquakes (mlssoccer.com) — A rising San Jose Earthquakes star, Niko Tsakiris, traces his development back to countless hours playing on a homemade backyard pitch at his family's home in Los Gatos and to time spent around elite youth soccer. With his father now technical director at Los Gatos United, Tsakiris' breakout MLS season and recent comeback from injury are tightly connected to his local roots and family's perseverance through serious illness.
   

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  • Seeing more yellowjackets lately? —West Valley Stormwater Authority Read on Patch
  • I found a kitten last night on College, he was very friendly but seems like he has a hurt tail.
    We brought him to the vet today and he has a chip but it's not registered. Just wanted to come on here and post in case someone was missing their… (Nextdoor Los Gatos Main)
  • 99% sure this is Chicken of the Woods.
    Can anyone confirm Growing on the trunk of a very large Oak in Scotts Valley The orange is quite bright doesn't show well in the photos (Nextdoor Santa Cruz Ridge)
  • HumanGood Senior Living Communities posted a job opening for Activity Coordinator - Memory Support (FT) in Los Gatos. Apply here.
  • James Lin DMD posted a job opening for Dental Patient Care & Financial Coordinator (Front Desk) in Los Gatos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Gatos here.

🗞 Nearby News

Campbell

  • California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows (heysocal.com)
  • Bay Area Apartment Demand Draws More Investor Capital (credaily.com)
  • Microsoft, Marvell and Utimaco to Deliver Industry-first Secure, Cloud-scale Payments Solution (barchart.com)

Saratoga

  • Matcha shop expands Bay Area footprint with new shop — and they're hiring (mercurynews.com)

San Jose

  • 'The Voice' Season 30 Sneak Peek: Watch Kelly Clarkson Literally Pull Her Hair Out to Get a 21-Year-Old Singer (parade.com)

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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