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🌱 Where Vanderbilt fans will gather in Costa Mesa on October 3

Costa Mesa, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Costa Mesa! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Vanderbilt fans will gather in Costa Mesa on October 3
  • How Costa Mesa-based Coastkeeper is honoring OC’s coastal protectors
  • Celebs turn out for Tiffany’s grand opening in Costa Mesa

Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Brilliant sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vanderbilt Game Watch Locations and Event Schedule: October 3 (news-usa.today) — Vanderbilt fans in Costa Mesa can join Los Angeles-area supporters at a game watch on October 3 at 436 E 17th St, giving locals a nearby spot to cheer together. The event is part of a nationwide slate of alumni gatherings, with similar watch parties scheduled in cities from Baltimore and Chicago to Seattle and Nashville.
   

• Laguna Bluebelt, San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Center honored at OC Coastkeeper's ‘Toast of the Coast' (ocregister.com) — Costa Mesa-based OC Coastkeeper recently honored Laguna Beach’s Bluebelt Coalition and the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Center for their long-running work protecting Orange County’s shoreline and waterways. The Toast of the Coast gala in Newport Beach highlighted local marine protections, photo contests, and monitoring programs that benefit coastal ecosystems used and enjoyed by Costa Mesa and neighboring communities.
   

• Demi Moore Turns Heads at an Event in L.A., Plus Reese Witherspoon and More (people.com) — Costa Mesa briefly steps into the celebrity spotlight as stars attend the Tiffany & Co. grand opening in town, one of many high-profile events captured in this global photo roundup. The gallery hops from Los Angeles and New York to Milan and Zurich, showcasing red carpets, fashion shows, concerts, and film premieres featuring familiar A-listers.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Costa Mesa

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★ Featured events ★

    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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUND DOG!
    Dog was wondering Canyon Dr. in Costa Mesa. Dropping off at Costa Mesa Police Station at 99 Fair Drive as we could not locate owner. (Nextdoor Bluffs / Fairview)
  • Update;
    Darrin came over and removed the trap but it wasn't in there! He was such a great help and even cleaned out the drain for me! I need a little help,… (Nextdoor Mesa Verde North)
  • Jobs for Humanity posted a job opening for Shipping Coordinators in Costa Mesa. Apply here.
  • Tumi Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Associate Manager Full-time in Costa Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Costa Mesa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newport Beach

  • Christina Haack looks phenomenal in pink lace bikini in photo that proves she doesn't age (hellomagazine.com)
  • California OKs emergency sand pull from Santa Ana River as Orange County coast erodes (thecooldown.com)
  • Boat Landing at Newport Harbor Renews Scrutiny of Maritime Smuggling Routes (thebeltwayreport.com)

Santa Ana

  • Football roundup: San Clemente, Rancho Alamitos, Anaheim earn wins in Week 5 (ocregister.com)

Laguna Beach

  • Laguna Beach-Area Roadwork Planned Starting Monday, Oct. 5 (patch.com)

Ok Costa Mesa! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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