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🌱 Patch AM: Why this high-profile teen party trial still haunts Los Gatos
Also check out Exhibition Closing: Ebb & Flow on the Los Gatos Patch calendar
Good day Los Gatos! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why this high-profile teen party trial still haunts Los Gatos
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.
Find out what's happening in Los Gatosfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 60, low: 51.
- Sunday: Breezy with rain at times, with a high of 59 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mom charged in Los Gatos teen party scandal speaks out mid-trial (eastbaytimes.com) — Los Gatos residents are watching a closely followed criminal trial as a former town resident accused of hosting alcohol-fueled teen gatherings linked to alleged assaults is now speaking out from jail while testimony continues. She portrays herself as a scapegoat and concerned parent, while prosecutors and local parents describe a damaging environment tied to parties and incidents involving Los Gatos High students. 
📸 Around Los Gatos
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Gatos
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- Reading to Children in Japanese 「子供達の為の絵本読みきかせクラス(日本語)」
Cambrian Library 1780 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124
10:00 am - Monthly Reading to Children with Bria
Cambrian Library 1780 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124
1:00 pm - FAFSA Help: One on One Sessions
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
2:00 pm - Teen Rubik's Cube Club
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
4:00 pm - 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 - Free First Sunday
Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St., Los Gatos
10:00 am - Reading to Children with Vivian
Cambrian Library 1780 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124
1:00 pm - LEGO® Club
Cambrian Library 1780 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124
3:00 pm - School Resumes
Union SD (CA) San Jose, CA 95124 - Girl Scouts Junior Drawing Badge
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) , 106 E Main St , Los Gatos
1:00 pm
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
Sunday January 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board Game Day at Saratoga Library
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
2:00 pm - 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
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
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🗞 Nearby News
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San Jose
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