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🌱 Patch AM: How Los Gatos teens can tap free rides to tech career classes
Also check out Mindful Art: Intuitive Painting on the Los Gatos Patch calendar
Good morning to you Los Gatos! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Los Gatos teens can tap free rides to tech career classes
- What recent crimes police logged around Los Gatos streets and shops
Also on today's calendar: Los Gatos Newspapers History Tour and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Los Gatosfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Los Gatosfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 41.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Los Gatos high school students can enroll in career tech classes (mercurynews.com) — Los Gatos high schoolers can now sign up for free-transportation career tech classes at the Silicon Valley Career Technical Education center for the 2026-27 school year, including new AI engineering and metals pre-apprenticeship options. The Los Gatos Library is also partnering with Silicon Valley Reads on March 26 for a cookbook club and inclusive youth programming, inviting residents to share recipes and stories for a community cookbook. 
• Man reports battery in Los Gatos on Sunday (eastbaytimes.com) — Several recent police reports detail petty thefts, a vehicle accident on Los Gatos Boulevard, and a reported battery on National Avenue, all affecting local neighborhoods. While injuries from the car incident are unknown, one man reported rib and nose pain after being attacked by multiple people. These incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns around familiar Los Gatos streets and businesses.
📸 Around Los Gatos
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Gatos
★ Featured events ★
- Mindful Art: Intuitive Painting
Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave, Los Gatos
4:30 pm
Thursday January 15
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Other local events
- Planning Commission Meeting
Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Town Council Chambers 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030
7:00 pm - Flex Schedule - No Advisory
Rancho Milpitas Middle Milpitas, CA 95035
8:30 am - Toddler Storytime: Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
10:30 am - Homework Help for Grades K-6
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
4:00 pm - Early Learning Family Night (TK/K)
Alexander Rose Elementary Milpitas, CA 95035
5:30 pm - Paint Nite: No time to Dali
Pedro's Cocina & Cocktails , 316 N Santa Cruz Ave , Los Gatos
6:00 pm - Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-5
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
6:30 pm - Los Gatos Newspapers History Tour
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) , 106 E Main St , Los Gatos
11:00 am - Djangatos in the Schoolhouse
Burrell School Vineyard and Winery , 24060 Summit Rd , Los Gatos
5:30 pm - Exhibition Opening: I Know a Place: 1960s Los Gatos and the Founding of a Museum
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) , 106 E Main St , Los Gatos
10:00 am
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Friday January 16
Friday January 23
📣 Los Gatos Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Multi-Level ESL Class Session
Saratoga Library , 13650 Saratoga Ave , Saratoga
10:00 am - Baby/Toddler Storytime
Vineland Branch Library , 1450 Blossom Hill Road , San Jose
10:30 am - Reading to Children
Vineland Branch Library , 1450 Blossom Hill Road , San Jose
10:30 am - Family Storytime at the Campbell Community Center
Campbell Community Center , 77 Harrison Avenue , Campbell
10:30 am
Wednesday January 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- New Year, New Habit —West Valley Stormwater Authority Read on Patch
- Late on Sunday while the 49er game was on our local library was buzzing.
Children were playing , a man was quietly sitting in the newspaper and magazine reading room and the librarian took me on a tour of all the offerings… (Nextdoor Blossom Manor) - Hello everyone, I’m in Villa del Monte and my cat has been stuck up a tree for the last 4 days.
I’ve tried everything to get her down on my own and she still hasn’t come. Does anyone know of emergency services from Vets or arborists that can be… (Nextdoor Summit)
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time Seasonal in Los Gatos. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Campbell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Gatos here.
🗞 Nearby News
Campbell
- Bay Area schools dismissed antisemitism complaints. The state stepped in. (mercedsunstar.com)
- Woman Who Killed Someone While Driving Wrong Way On Freeway Sentenced In SMC: Prosecutors (patch.com)
- Noction Releases IRP v4.3 with Automatic Anomaly Detection and Enhanced Bandwidth Control Capabilities (apnews.com)
Saratoga
- Brennen Leigh and Cristina Vane Paired Up on Unique National Tour (savingcountrymusic.com)
San Jose
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
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