🌱 Patch AM: How a $2 Elk Grove spin turned into $130,812

Morning Elk Grove! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a $2 Elk Grove spin turned into $130,812
• How would SB 802 change Elk Grove's role on homelessness?

Also on today's calendar: Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class".

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 65.
• Wednesday: Clouds breaking for sun; hot, with a high of 101 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Player lands 'phenomenal' six-figure jackpot on $2 bet at Sacramento-area casino (fresnobee.com) — A Stockton visitor just hit a $130,812 jackpot on a $2 spin at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, adding to a streak of big recent wins on the same game. The Wilton Rancheria-owned casino highlights more than $190 million in slot payouts this year and reminds locals that help is available for anyone struggling with gambling addiction.
   

• Bill to revamp Sacramento homeless policy is on Newsom's desk. What would it do? (sacbee.com) — Elk Grove could be required to join a new countywide joint powers authority overseeing homelessness and housing decisions if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs SB 802. The bill would shift control of key funding and data from Sacramento Steps Forward to a board of elected officials from Elk Grove, Sacramento County, and nearby cities, raising cost and governance concerns.
   

📸 Around Elk Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elk Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class" →
  Park Delta Bay, 922 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton
  7:45 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group Meeting →
  The Park at Laguna Springs Independent Living Community, 9670 Laguna Springs Dr, Elk Grove
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• Volleyball, Girls JV @ Burbank
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  5:30 pm
• Flag Football, Girls JV @ Burbank
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR @ Burbank
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  6:30 pm
• Flag Football, Girls VR @ Burbank
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• MS VBall vs. LdV
  School of Engineering and Sciences School of Engineering & Sciences, 7345 Gloria Dr, Sacramento, C
  4:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls VR @ Elk Grove
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Volleyball, Girls JV vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  5:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls JV vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  6:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls VR vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Progress Notices Issued
  Fern Bacon Sacramento, CA 95823

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi Neighbor,
  I went to get my mail and saw you left your mail box keys outside your mailbox #7 on Canmoor Circle. I removed your keys so no one will take it. You… (Nextdoor Laguna West)
• Desperately seeking my little dog Frannie, she is an 11 yr old Rat Terrier.
  She is pretty deaf and has very poor eyesight. I let her out into the backyard at 11:30 and about an hour later realized she hadn't scratched to get… (Nextdoor Sheldon Hills)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Elk Grove. Apply here.
• Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Elk Grove Chili's in Elk Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Sky Is Alright - Summer In Galt (Shore Dive Records) (bigtakeover.com)

Sacramento

• This Sacramento-area international market was our go-to for Labor Day picnic food (sacbee.com)
• LGBTQ community celebrates Rainbow Festival after attack in Lavender Heights (sacbee.com)
• Sacramento State beats Mississippi Valley State 52-0 for Alonzo Carter's first win as head coach (kcra.com)

Ok Elk Grove! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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