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  • Which big-name chains disappeared from around Los Gatos this year?
  • Los Gatos native goalie just landed a multi-year NHL contract

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 55 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 61, low: 51.
  • Friday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 17 Retailers Closed Hundreds Of CA Stores In 2025: See The List (patch.com) — Los Gatos shoppers were directly hit this year when Petco closed at least one local store as part of a wave of California retail shutdowns. From Rite Aid and Forever 21 to Macy’s and CVS, 17 major chains shrank or vanished, reshaping where residents can buy clothes, crafts, party supplies, and prescriptions.
   

• Flames Re-Sign Devin Cooley (nhl.com) — A Los Gatos–born goaltender, Devin Cooley, has earned a two-year, one-way contract extension with the Calgary Flames after a strong 2025–26 season so far. The 28-year-old, who posted solid stats and an AHL All-Star nod last year, is now locked in at a $1.35 million average annual value.
   

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  • Los Gatos' Jake Tonges had a great performance Sunday night for the 49ers, filling in for the injured George Kittle.
    He had 7 receptions, the most of any 49er, for 60 yards, and scored the 49ers' first touchdown. Last week, he had a fumble recovery on the first… (Nextdoor Los Gatos Main)
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    Here are the highlights - Butter Paddle surely will win the best New Years window display - always love going inside to see the local artists they… (Nextdoor Blossom Manor)
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  • EAH posted a job opening for Resident Manager II (Pollard Plaza-1334) in San Jose. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Gatos here.

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