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Spotted on the Aliso Viejo calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026

Good day Aliso Viejo! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How do Aliso Viejo diesel prices compare to nearby Orange County cities?
Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
- Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lowest diesel gas price in Orange County hits $7.19 for week ending Sept. 19 (southoctimes.com) — Diesel drivers in Aliso Viejo are paying among Orange County's higher prices, with the county's lowest reported diesel cost at $7.19 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 19. The report breaks down lowest diesel prices by city, so you can compare Aliso Viejo's rates with nearby communities and see how local costs stack up against the California average.
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📸 Around Aliso Viejo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aliso Viejo
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★ Featured events ★
- DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- NextGen Sports & Conditioning: The Summer Advantage →
The Edge, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo
4:15 pm - Uncorked Mondays & Thursdays →
Citrus Fresh Grill, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo
5:00 pm - NextGen Sports & Conditioning: The Summer Advantage →
The Edge, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo
4:15 pm - Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays →
Citrus Fresh Grill, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo
5:00 pm - Tuesday Night Live Music →
Citrus Patio, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo
6:00 pm - Bagels, Books & Buddies
Valencia Elementary Laguna Hills, CA 92653
7:30 am - Laguna Niguel Woman's Club/ October General Meeting →
Laguna Niguel City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
3:00 pm - Laguna Community Concert Band Presents "An Afternoon at the Opera" →
The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
2:00 pm - Got Medicare Questions? →
Mother's Market & Kitchen, 24165 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Woods
4:30 pm - DRACULA - A Comedy of Terrors →
Camino Real Playhouse, 31896 Plaza Dr, San Juan Capistrano
7:30 pm - FREE EVENT - FOCUS Dance Center Open House →
4746 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine
10:00 am
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
📣 Aliso Viejo Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Aliso Viejo PatchAM possible:
- Segerstrom Shelby Event Center — 9499694368
- Capstone Federal Credit Union — (949) 716-5746
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, any recommendations for a reliable air conditioning company near Aliso Viejo?
We just need new filters and a general maintenance check. First one we called wanted to replace the entire duct work for a bazillion dollars. Thanks (Nextdoor Pacific Ridge)
- Belmont Village Aliso Viejo posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Aliso Viejo. Apply here.
- Stater Bros. Markets posted a job opening for General Merchandise Clerk in Laguna Woods. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aliso Viejo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Laguna Hills
- ERIS, Environmental Risk Information Services, Is Excited to Welcome ERS, Environmental Record Search (lasvegassun.com)
- Laguna Hills Farmers Market Friday September 25 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
Laguna Beach
- Former Lifeguard, Laguna Beach Resident Commended For Saving Distressed Swimmer (patch.com)
Lake Forest
- Residents CERT-ified For Readiness In Lake Forest: Learn More About This Worthwhile Program (patch.com)
Ok Aliso Viejo! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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