🌱 Life sentence in Spring Valley killing highlights domestic violence dangers locally
Spring Valley, California Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Spring Valley! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Life sentence in Spring Valley killing highlights domestic violence dangers locally
- How a Spring Valley golfer just rewrote Auburn’s record books
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clearing; nice in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Spring Valley Murder Case (santeepulse.com) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing his estranged wife in Spring Valley, underscoring the deadly risks of domestic violence close to home. Prosecutors say he drove from Oakland, waited at her apartment complex, and attacked her late at night. Local readers are urged to use county domestic violence resources or call 911 if in danger. 
• Davis, Dávalos receive WGCA All-American honorable mentions (auburntigers.com) — A standout Spring Valley golfer is making national waves in college golf. Auburn junior Anna Davis, a Spring Valley native, earned another WGCA All-American honorable mention after a record-setting season with three tournament wins and the lowest scoring average in program history. Teammate Balma Dávalos also picked up her first All-American honorable mention after multiple top-10 finishes.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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