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  • How Elk Grove honored POWs and MIAs in a powerful weekend ceremony

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  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elk Grove community honors prisoners of war and those missing in action (kcra.com) — Elk Grove residents came together this weekend for a solemn POW/MIA remembrance ceremony, honoring prisoners of war and those still missing in action. Local veteran Henry Sanchez and Assemblywoman Stephanie Nguyen spoke about sacrifice and freedom as families, scouts, and neighbors reflected on more than 7,000 military families who call Elk Grove home and the importance of never forgetting their loved ones.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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