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🌱 Patch AM: What we know about East Palo Alto’s first homicide in years

Also check out Michelle Lambert at Concannon Vineyard's Twilight Tunes on the Palo Alto Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Palo Alto? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about East Palo Alto's first homicide in years

Also on today's calendar: Michelle Lambert at Concannon Vineyard's Twilight Tunes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very hot, with a high of 101 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 62.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Victim identified in East Palo Alto fatal assault (paloaltoonline.com) — A Menlo Park man has died after an assault in East Palo Alto on September 3, marking the city's first reported homicide in more than two years. Police quickly arrested an East Palo Alto resident on manslaughter and assault charges, and local authorities are offering condolences while the investigation continues.
   

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    That made me think about putting my wishes in writing about what should happen to my cats if they survive me. I've investigated several options in… (Nextdoor Barron Park)
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Redwood City

  • Bystander, Drone Help Find Nonverbal Child Wandering Near Traffic In Redwood City: Police (patch.com)

Ok Palo Alto! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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