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🌱 Patch AM: How Steve Wozniak’s custom $2 bills ended up in Los Gatos

And on the Los Gatos Patch calendar - The Cats Year-End Lunch Buffet Festival – Dec 26, 27 & 28

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Steve Wozniak’s custom $2 bills ended up in Los Gatos
  • How Palma’s star back plans to close the gap with Los Gatos

Also on today's calendar: The Cats Year-End Lunch Buffet Festival – Dec 26, 27 & 28 and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Los Gatosfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Areas of fog in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
  • Wednesday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Has Been Using His Own Custom $2 Bills for Over 30 Years (people.com) — Steve Wozniak has been quietly spending custom $2 bills around his hometown of Los Gatos for decades, turning everyday purchases into a running joke. He legally buys uncut sheets from the federal government, has a local printer bind and perforate them, and then uses them in circulation, even drawing Secret Service scrutiny while insisting the quirky currency is fully legal.
   

• All-County Player of the Year - Offense: Dukes starred in Palma's highlight reels (fresnobee.com) — A standout Palma High running back reflects on a perfect regular season that ended with a tough Open Division playoff loss to Los Gatos, giving his team a benchmark for Central Coast Section’s highest level. He discusses his record-breaking stats, multi-sport schedule, and growing Division I recruiting interest while already focusing on how Palma can close the gap with Los Gatos next year.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday December 16
  • Teen Study Space
    Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
    4:00 pm
  • Homework Help for Grades K-6
    Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
    4:00 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
  • Town Council Meeting
    Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Town Council Chambers 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • FINALS - 1ST & 2ND
    Calaveras Hills Milpitas, CA 95035
    8:30 am
  • Tiny Toots Concert: Soul4Kidz
    Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
    10:30 am
  • ESL Conversation Club at Milpitas Library
    Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
    2:45 pm
  • XFYD Chess Class for Grades 1-5
    Milpitas Community Library , 160 North Main Street , Milpitas
    3:30 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Sound Healing Meditation (Sound Bath)
    History Club of Los Gatos , 123 Los Gatos Blvd , Los Gatos
    7:00 pm
    • 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

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    SUNDAY 12/14/25 1:30 to 4:30 Pet Food Express 1902 Bascom Ave Campbell, CA We have many kittens and cats that are looking for their forever homes… (Nextdoor Los Gatos Main)
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