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🌱 Patch AM: Why deputies used pepper rounds at a Saratoga winery this weekend
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Hey there, Saratoga! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why deputies used pepper rounds at a Saratoga winery this weekend
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Saratogafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Fog, then some sun, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.
- Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 63, low: 46.
- Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Indian-Origin Founder Accused Of Arson Attempt, Car Ramming; Arrested (indicanews.com) — An incident at Garrod Farms Estate Winery and Stables in Saratoga led to the arrest of a visiting entrepreneur after staff reported an attempted fire and a car ramming involving parked vehicles near an embankment. Deputies used pepper-based crowd-control tools before taking him into custody, and no serious injuries were reported as the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saratoga
- Homework Help K-6 grade
Saratoga Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
4:00 pm - Board Game Night for Adults
Saratoga Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
6:00 pm - Band Jam: Guitar & Ukulele
Saratoga Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
10:30 am - Family Storytime
Saratoga Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
11:00 am - Homework Help K-6 grade
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
4:00 pm - Children's Ornament Decorating
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
4:00 pm - Baby Storytime (12 months & younger)
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
11:00 am - Drop-in Tech Help
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
11:00 am
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 Saratoga Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Art & Cookies with SANTA
Art Beat Studio , 68 E Campbell Ave , Campbell
10:00 am - Gentle Flow Yoga
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
10:15 am - Adult Nonfiction Book Discussion: The fear of too much justice: race, poverty, and the persistence of inequality in the criminal courts
Cupertino Library , 10800 Torre Ave , Cupertino
11:00 am - Babywearing Dance
Cupertino Library , 10800 Torre Avenue , Cupertino
11:00 am
Sunday December 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Report of police activity in Los Gatos, California.
11:04PM on Dec 12: Nextdoor user reports police blocking Quito Road. (Nextdoor )
- Goodwill of Silicon Valley California posted a job opening for FTR Retail Supervisor in Campbell. Apply here.
- HHM Hotels posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Campbell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saratoga here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cupertino
- Apple loses contempt ruling appeal, but could revisit iPhone app fees (fastcompany.com)
- Apple's latest iPhone update brings big changes (cleveland.com)
- San Jose family accused of operating brothel network (ktvu.com)
Santa Clara
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-- The Patch AM Team
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