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Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Rancho Palos Verdes use its new crime-fighting drones?
  • Judge halts case against armed ex-Marine arrested at RPV Trump course
  • Why did an armed man map out Trump's Rancho Palos Verdes golf club?

Also on today's calendar: Back to School Worship & Blessing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Final Palos Verdes Peninsula cities approve law enforcement drone program (dailybreeze.com) β€” Rancho Palos Verdes has joined neighboring Peninsula cities in approving a shared law-enforcement drone program run by the Lomita Sheriff's Station, with RPV covering the largest share of the cost. The drones will support emergency response, search and rescue, traffic collisions and other critical incidents across the Peninsula, while Palos Verdes Estates stays out due to its own police force.
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β€’ A judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump's golf course with ammunition (cnn.com) β€” A judge has suspended criminal charges against a former Marine arrested with a gun and ammunition at Trump National Golf Course Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, sending him to mental health court after finding him unfit for trial. Investigators say he carried extensive writings about Melania Trump's schedule and Secret Service details, and he will remain jailed pending a September hearing.
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β€’ Armed man arrested at Trump golf course allegedly had first lady's schedule, notes on Secret Service: reports - ScoopRocket News (scooprocket.com) β€” An armed man arrested at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes allegedly carried notebooks with detailed sketches of the course, Secret Service information and the first lady's schedule. He remains jailed while federal and local agencies investigate, and a judge has sent his case to mental health court after questions about his fitness to stand trial.
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  • Linda Barnett appointed as new council member for Torrance's 4th District (dailybreeze.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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