🌱 Patch AM: How Los Gatos’ youngest mayor plans to tackle housing and growth

What's up Los Gatos! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Los Gatos’ youngest mayor plans to tackle housing and growth

Also on today's calendar: Spreading Joy to the World of Jazz - A Holiday Benefit featuring Tony Lindsay & Friends and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Morning rain, then a shower, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.
• Tuesday: Cloudy, breezy; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 63, low: 50.
• Wednesday: A morning shower, then rain, with a high of 60 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Los Gatos' youngest mayor brings new perspective (sanjosespotlight.com) — Los Gatos residents have a 27-year-old mayor, Rob Moore, who’s prioritizing housing affordability, youth and family support, street safety, and small businesses while navigating state housing mandates. As the only renter on the council, he’s pushing for more inclusive policies, engaging residents through outreach, and weighing how projects like North 40 and the former Los Gatos Lodge redevelopment will shape the town’s future character.
   

📸 Around Los Gatos

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Gatos

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Monday December 22

• Spreading Joy to the World of Jazz - A Holiday Benefit featuring Tony Lindsay & Friends
  Rinconada Hills , 100 Avenida Del Sol , Los Gatos
  9:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• Bridge Card Game
  Cambrian Library , 1780 Hillsdale Avenue , San Jose
  10:15 am
• Reading to Children with Lee
  Cambrian Library , 1780 Hillsdale Avenue , San Jose
  3:00 pm
• Public Speaking & Leadership Practice
  Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Email us for Zoom link: info@losgatostoastmasters.org In-Person Location for club members: Office Evolution Los Gatos 16185 Los Gatos Blvd #205, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Directions: Office Evolution Los Gatos is located right on the Los Gatos boulevard an
  6:30 pm
• Jack and the Beanstalk Holiday Puppet Show
  Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Library Closes at 5:00pm for Christmas Eve
  Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
• ESL Conversation Club at Milpitas Library
  Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
  2:45 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting
  Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Town Council Chambers 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Library Closed for Christmas Day
  Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035

Sunday January 4

• Exhibition Closing: Ebb & Flow
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) , 106 E Main St , Los Gatos
  10:00 am
• Free First Sunday (January 2026)
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) , 106 E Main St , Los Gatos
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Family Storytime
  Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
  11:00 am
• Crochet & Knitting Club
  Vineland Branch Library , 1450 Blossom Hill Road , San Jose
  11:00 am
• Public Speaking & Leadership Practice
  Office Evolution Los Gatos , 16185 Los Gatos Blvd #205 , Los Gatos
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Baby Storytime (12 months & younger)
  Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello neighbors!
  Please meet Twix! This is my first time posting a pic of an available dog at the shelter where I volunteer. Twix is an exceptionally nice 4 year… (Nextdoor Blossom Manor)
• Edit update: As of 6p today my family confirmed she has been found and she is safe now.
  —- This is Esha, a member of my family. She is actually 12, though she has a face that looks older. This actually is a boon in the search because… (Nextdoor Rinconada)

• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Los Gatos. Apply here.
• Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager - Franchise in Campbell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Gatos here.

🗞 Nearby News

Campbell

• What damaged this house finch's beak? (marinij.com)

Saratoga

• Kumar vs. Fligor: Santa Clara County assessor candidates make final pitches for Dec. 30 runoff (mercurynews.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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