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🌱 Patch AM: Lake Forest Exec Named In Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Case That Exposed Corruption On CA Grocery Shelves

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Good morning Lake Forest! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lake Forest executive tied to multimillion-dollar California alcohol bribery scheme
  • How a Lake Forest park chase followed a hit-and-run crash

Also on today's calendar: 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lake Forest Exec Named In Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Case That Exposed Corruption On CA Grocery Shelves (patch.com) — Lake Forest residents are learning that a local executive, Michael Dehdashtian, is among several former Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits employees charged in a sweeping California bribery scheme involving luxury perks for grocery alcohol buyers. Federal prosecutors say the company will pay $12.5 million and overhaul compliance after years of improper payments that allegedly influenced which wines and spirits appeared on supermarket shelves and at what prices.
   

• DUI Hit-And-Run Suspect Leads Police On Chase At Lake Forest Park: Police (patch.com) — A suspected DUI driver allegedly fled a two-car crash near Lake Forest Drive and Muirlands Boulevard on Wednesday night, sparking a brief foot chase through Veterans Park before deputies detained both occupants. The pickup's driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI, and fortunately no injuries were reported, but the incident underscores ongoing traffic safety concerns in Lake Forest neighborhoods.
   

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Ok Lake Forest! 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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