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In today's newsletter:

  • SJSU’s Native American Heritage Month postponements draw backlash
  • Girl killed in Tully Road crash; police seek witnesses
  • Holiday music and cookie decorating return to California Theatre

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Today's riddle: What did Beethoven say when he heard about reincarnation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SJSU postpones Native American Heritage Month events, sparking backlash (nbcbayarea.com) — San Jose State has postponed at least three Native American Heritage Month events, drawing criticism from students and a tribal alum who wants more consultation. The university says it needs time to ensure legal and policy compliance and complete required consultations. A Native American student group is continuing its own celebrations.
   

2. Juvenile female killed in vehicle collision Sunday in San Jose (mercurynews.com) — A girl died Sunday evening after the Acura she was riding in crossed the median on Tully Road near White Road and struck a Tesla, San Jose police said. The juvenile driver was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and stabilized. Three people in the Tesla suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and police are seeking witnesses.
   

3. Symphony San Jose to Present HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR at California Theatre (broadwayworld.com) — Symphony San Jose’s Holiday Spectacular returns to the California Theatre December 12–13 with carols, ballet and audience sing-alongs. Elena Sharkova will lead the orchestra and local performers in three performances, with Santa visits and cookie decorating starting an hour beforehand. Tickets cost $17.50–$125, with some children’s discounts available.
   

4. Three arrested in robbery of family outside East San Jose home (mercurynews.com) — Three men have been arrested on suspicion of robbing two adults and a child at gunpoint outside their East San Jose home in August, police announced Monday. Detectives used license plate reader cameras to identify a suspect vehicle and the men, who were taken into custody in October.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What did Beethoven say when he heard about reincarnation?" — I'll be Bach! (Thank you Raymond S. for sending it in!)
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