🌱 How the tight OC District 4 race could reshape Buena Park

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In today's newsletter:

• How the tight OC District 4 race could reshape Buena Park
• Why Buena Park is now a West Nile virus hotspot to watch

Also on today's calendar: Riley and Deebo Project and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 67.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• George Lucas museum opens, new laws on AI data centers, Sonja Shaw on superintendent race and more (laist.com) — Buena Park residents will soon choose between their own Mayor Connor Traut and education trustee Tim Shaw in a closely watched race for Orange County Supervisor District 4, which includes the city. The program also covers new California rules for AI data centers, a controversial state superintendent candidate, the opening of George Lucas's new museum, and a look at California's changing fisheries.
   

• Orange County man dies after contracting West Nile virus, family says (abc7.com) — West Nile virus activity is surging in northwest Orange County, and Buena Park is among the cities seeing especially high numbers of infected mosquitoes. After a local man from Anaheim died following weeks in intensive care, health officials urge residents to use repellent, cover up at dusk and dawn, and eliminate standing water around homes.
   

📸 Around Buena Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buena Park

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Riley and Deebo Project →
  Rock & Brews Buena Park, 7777 Beach Blvd, Buena Park
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
  Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Boys Varsity Waterpolo
  La Habra High School Fullerton, CA 92833
  4:00 pm
• Classics Under the Antlers →
  Buena Park Elks Lodge #2046, 7212 Melrose St, Buena Park
  4:00 pm
• Fall Show Performance
  Fullerton Union High School Fullerton, CA 92833
  6:30 pm
• Football (11 person) VR vs Anaheim
  Buena Park High School Fullerton, CA 92833
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• BBMT Residency at Knott's Spooky Farm →
  Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park
• Classics Under the Antlers →
  Buena Park Elks Lodge #2046, 7212 Melrose St, Buena Park
• CSUF Quartet Festival 2026
  Sonora High School Fullerton, CA 92833
  7:45 am
• LIVE 20 HR SAFE COMPREHENSIVE: MLO COURSE 2-Day Bootcamp →
  Icore Lending, 6131 Orangethorpe Ave Suite 500, Buena Park
  8:00 am
• BBMT Hallowe'en Residency at Knott's Spooky Farm →
  Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park
  10:30 am
Sunday September 27
• Los Angeles Quinceanera Expo presents La Quinceanera Collection →
  Los Coyotes Country Club, 8888 Los Coyotes Drive, Buena Park
Thursday October 1
• Knott's Scary Farm - Knott's Berry Farm →
  Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park
• Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - Buena Park →
  Claim Jumper - Buena Park, 7971 Beach Blvd., Buena Park

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello Neighbors,
  There is a sweet stray young cat who I've been feeding in need of a home. She might be pregnant. She's very friendly and loving. Can anyone adopt… (Nextdoor La Crest View)

• Target posted a job opening for GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage ) (T0229) in Cypress. Apply here.
• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cafe Associate in Fullerton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buena Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cypress

• Forest Lawn Brings Día de los Muertos Traditions to Southern California (socalthrills.com)
• Brea Police arrest beauty‑supply theft suspect after $15,000 multi‑city crime spree (newsantaana.com)

Stanton

• Answers on GKN hard to get (orangecountytribune.com)

Fullerton

• Social Eyes: Week of Sept. 24-30 (eastbayexpress.com)
• Boomers & Gen X refuse to accept modern dating habits Gen X thinks are healthy (bolde.com)
• Marshall B. Ketchum University Honors 11 Alumni With 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards at Homecoming Celebration (businesswire.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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