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Hi there, Los Gatos! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How VR headsets are transforming daily life for Los Gatos seniors
  • Why this high-profile teen party trial still haunts Los Gatos
  • How stroller-friendly is Los Gatos Creek Trail for New Year walks?

Also on today's calendar: Exhibition Closing: Ebb & Flow and 8 more events.

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

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 59, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘It turns the artificial world into reality' (vindy.com) — Residents at The Terraces retirement community in Los Gatos are using virtual reality headsets to revisit favorite places, swim with dolphins, and even tour childhood neighborhoods without leaving their chairs. The technology, provided by company Rendever, is helping older adults spark memories, reduce isolation, and connect more deeply with neighbors. Experts say VR can complement traditional activities when used thoughtfully and in moderation.
   

• Exclusive: Mom charged in Los Gatos teen party scandal speaks out mid-trial (pressdemocrat.com) — A former Los Gatos resident on trial over alleged teen parties and related child endangerment charges is speaking from jail to defend her actions as proceedings resume in January. Prosecutors and a parent of an alleged victim strongly dispute her account, describing lasting harm to local teens and the broader Los Gatos community. The trial in San Jose is expected to continue for several weeks.
   

• Best Bay Area Stroller Hikes to Bring Family This New Years (kqed.org) — Families looking to get outside close to home can roll strollers along the Los Gatos Creek Trail, which offers over 10 miles of mostly flat paths, restrooms, benches, and easy access through downtown Los Gatos and Campbell. The broader guide also highlights other Bay Area stroller-friendly hikes, but Los Gatos residents get especially convenient options, including nearby Oak Meadow Park parking and playground access.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday January 1
  • Winter Camp #4 (2 days)
    Tennis Courts | West Valley College , S College Cir , Saratoga
    9:00 am
    • Saturday January 3
  • Board Game Day at Saratoga Library
    Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
    2:00 pm
    • Sunday January 4
  • Free First Sunday
    New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) , 106 E Main St. , Los Gatos
    10:00 am
  • Kids Polar Express Musical Storytime
    Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Report of fire in San Jose, California.
    11:15AM on Dec 30: Nextdoor user reports seeing big smoke heading back to downtown San Jose around 10:45 AM. (Nextdoor )
  • What a nuisance that Tesla lot is becoming to the people who live near there!
    Constant loud, thumping music, including on the weekends and before 9am. For hours every day. No number to call to get help on the site. This seems… (Nextdoor Los Gatos Blvd)
  • Dribbler LLC posted a job opening for Private Soccer Coach in Los Gatos. Apply here.
  • Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Server - Franchise in Campbell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Gatos here.

🗞 Nearby News

Campbell

  • Local Teen Theater Troupe Spreads Cheer with South Bay Caroling (patch.com)
  • Revolution acquire American defender Ethan Kohler from Werder Bremen (revolutionsoccer.net)
  • Baby ingests methamphetamine in Campbell child abuse case (mercurynews.com)

Saratoga

  • Saratoga looks to fill commission seats (eastbaytimes.com)
  • Drowning, leading cause of death for autistic children; YMCA hopes to expand a water safety program (record-bee.com)

San Jose

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-- The Patch AM Team

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