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Hi Fremont! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Fremont's Leslie's Pool Supplies slated to close in bankruptcy shakeup
  • Scammers spoof Fremont police emails, officials urge extra caution
  • How Fremont-based accelerators are helping Indian startups crack the U.S. market

Also on today's calendar: Yours Truly: A True Red Adventure Through The Years and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 91 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 57.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Leslie's Pool Supplies To Close Fremont Store Amid Bankruptcy (patch.com) — Fremont residents who rely on Leslie's Pool Supplies will soon lose their local store as the national chain shutters eight Bay Area locations during a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. The company aims to cut debt by about 90 percent while keeping remaining stores and online services operating, but has not yet announced the exact closure date for the Fremont site.
   

• Scammers Posing As Fremont Police In Emails. What To Know (patch.com) — Fremont residents are being warned about scammers sending fake emails that appear to come from the Fremont Police Department, urging people not to click unexpected links or attachments. Authorities and the FBI outline common phishing tactics and practical steps locals can take to protect personal and financial information, noting this is just the latest in a series of scams hitting the city.
   

• Accelerator Services: Helping Startups Navigate Complex Market Expansion (siliconindia.com) — Indian startups looking to expand into the U.S. are getting structured accelerator support based out of Fremont, where mentors and networks help them understand customers, regulations, and fundraising expectations. If you're building a company here with ties to India, these programs can guide your market entry, refine your sales pitch, and connect you with investors who understand cross-border growth.
   

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Ok Fremont! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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