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In today's newsletter:

• Elk Grove man faces prison for gambling away COVID relief funds
• What the judge's diversion ruling means in a fatal Elk Grove crash.

Also on today's calendar: Friday Night with Nitewind at Christopher Cellars and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 101 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and not as hot, temps: high: 90, low: 59.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elk Grove man convicted of defrauding COVID-era program (justice.gov) — An Elk Grove resident has been convicted in federal court of wire fraud for abusing COVID-era business relief loans, including a $1 million Economic Injury Disaster Loan he largely gambled away. Prosecutors say he misused hundreds of thousands of dollars from multiple pandemic programs, and he now faces a potential lengthy prison sentence when he appears for sentencing in January 2027.
   

• Judge denies diversion for driver accused in death of Elk Grove motorcyclist (cbsnews.com) — A Sacramento County judge has denied diversion for the driver accused in a crash that killed 23‑year‑old motorcyclist Connor Lopez on Sheldon Road in Elk Grove, clearing the way for a November trial. Lopez's family continues weekly safety gatherings at the crash site and is backing state legislation to limit diversion in misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases.
   

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Friday October 9
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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Friday Night with Nitewind at Christopher Cellars →
  Christopher Cellars, 9654 Bradshaw Rd, Elk Grove
• Second Friday: VW Enthusiasts & Good Vibes at South Slope Wines →
  South Slope Wines & Bistro, 10527 Sheldon Rd, Elk Grove
• Song & Wine Series at Lamoure Vineyards →
  Lamoure Vineyards, 8139 Sloughhouse Rd, Elk Grove
• Party at 32 Brews Street →
  32 Brews Patio at Sky River Casino, 1 Sky River Pkwy, Elk Grove
• Cook the Book Club w/ Sophia and Bonnie →
  A Seat at the Table Books, 9257 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove
  5:00 pm
• Live music Mia Mercado →
  Flatland Brewing Company, 9183 Survey Road Ste 104, Elk Grove
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• The Creative Space Market: Matcha vs Ube →
  Old Town Plaza, 9615 Railroad St, Elk Grove
• Live Music at Adkins Family Vineyards →
  Adkins Family Vineyards, 8980 Grant Line Rd, Elk Grove
• 50th Anniversary of Rhoads School in Elk Grove Park →
  9951 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove
• Certified Farmers' Market →
  Laguna Gateway Center, 8245 Laguna Blvd, Elk Grove
• Youth Basketball League - First Scrimmage →
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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

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