🌱 Patch AM: Elk Grove man indicted in alleged $794,000 bank fraud scheme

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• Elk Grove man indicted in alleged $794,000 bank fraud scheme

Also on today's calendar: Soroptimist Elk Grove Spooky Halloween BUNCO and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 76, low: 48.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brothers-in-Law Indicted for Bank Takeover Scheme and Aggravated Identity Theft (fbi.gov) — A man from Elk Grove has been indicted alongside his brother-in-law from Sacramento in a 17-count federal case alleging bank fraud and aggravated identity theft against two elderly victims. Prosecutors say the pair drained accounts of more than $794,000 using sophisticated takeover tactics, while emphasizing that both remain presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
   

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Tuesday October 13
• Fleet Feet x Flatland Run Club →
  Flatland Brewing Company, 9183 Survey Road Ste 104, Elk Grove
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Elk Grove Toastmasters Meeting →
  The Park at Laguna Springs, 9670 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Live Model Drawing at The Annie Peony Gallery →
  Annie Peony Fine Art Gallery, 9635 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove
• Line Dancing at Lamoure Vineyards →
  Lamoure Vineyards, 8139 Sloughhouse Rd, Elk Grove
• Wednesday Bingo Nights at Flatland Brewing Co. →
  Flatland Brewing Co., 9183 Survey Rd #104, Elk Grove
• Laguna Sunrise Rotary Meeting →
  Veterans Hall, 8320 Civic Center Drive, Elk Grove
  7:45 am
• The New Appraisal Is Here →
  9380 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove
  11:30 am
• Rotary Club of Elk Grove →
  The Park at Laguna Springs, 9670 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove
  12:00 pm
• Food Truck Wednesdays! →
  Lakeside Clubhouse Parking Lot, 3035 Maritime Drive, Elk Grove
  5:00 pm
• Architectural Committee Meeting →
  Lakeside Community Owner's Association, 3035 Maritime Drive, Elk Grove
  5:00 pm
• BINGO →
  Flatland Brewing Company, 9183 Survey Road Ste 104, Elk Grove
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 31
• Soroptimist Elk Grove Spooky Halloween BUNCO →
  Laguna Town Hall, 3020 Renwick Ave, Elk Grove
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone recognize this kitty?
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• Walmart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Elk Grove. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Volleyball Recap: El Dorado's Victory on Thursday Extends Winning Streak to Eight (maxpreps.com)
• Denis Peirce: Salmon season continues (theunion.com)

Sacramento

• Fairhaven Estates at 4460-4668 63rd Street, Sacramento - 4500 63rd St, Sacramento, CA 95820 (redfin.com)
• Sacramento announces plans for six-acre Delta Shores park with playgrounds, sports courts and gardens under consideration (nsarrow.com)
• Will Sacramento's Boulevard Park candle, fragrance pop-up be open by the holidays? (sacbee.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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