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Greetings Dublin! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to the deadly shooting at Dublin Sports Grounds?
  • How McKinsey's alleged past in Dublin may shape this murder case

Also on today's calendar: FREE Yoga Classes During our Open House Weekend! and 14 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 101 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New York Times gaming engineer gunned down by in-laws, police say (kxan.com) — A 40-year-old Dublin resident, New York Times gaming engineering head Jonathan McKinsey, was fatally shot Saturday afternoon in the Dublin Sports Grounds parking lot across from the police station. Police quickly arrested his in-laws, who now face first-degree murder and child endangerment charges and are being held without bail. Investigators have not yet announced a motive, though prior domestic violence reports are noted in court records.
   

• Slain 'New York Times' exec Jonathan McKinsey was 'rageful' and 'dangerous to his family,' accused killer in-laws' lawyer says (newsbreak.com) — Following the fatal shooting of New York Times executive Jonathan McKinsey in a Northern California parking lot, his in-laws' attorney is portraying him as violently abusive toward his Dublin-based family. The lawyer cites past domestic violence and child abuse allegations as potential elements of the defense while the grandparents face murder charges with special circumstances. McKinsey's wife remains in Dublin, described as in "survival mode."
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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