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In today's newsletter:

• What UC Irvine's new police chief means for local medical centers

Also on today's calendar: 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Paul Cooper named chief of UC Irvine Police Department (uci.edu) — UC Irvine has appointed Paul Cooper as its new police chief, and he'll oversee public safety at UCI Health medical centers including those serving Fountain Valley residents. His role includes coordinating patrols, emergency management, and partnerships with nearby communities to support safer campuses and clinics across Orange County.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fountain Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! →
  Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Labor Day Observed (No School)
  Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
Tuesday September 8
• PTO Dine Out- Islands Restaurant
  Gisler Elementary School 18621 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
  4:00 pm
• VAR Boys' Water Polo @ Sunny Hills HS
  Los Amigos High Sunny Hills High School, 1801 Lancer Way, Fullerton, CA 92833
  4:00 pm
• JV Girls' Volleyball vs Santiago HS
  Los Amigos High School, 16566 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 9
  4:15 pm
• JV Boys' Water Polo @ Sunny Hills HS
  Los Amigos High Sunny Hills High School, 1801 Lancer Way, Fullerton, CA 92833
  5:00 pm
• VAR Girls' Volleyball vs Santiago HS
  Los Amigos High School, 16566 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 9
  5:30 pm
• CYPRESS â Coffee with the Principal (Virtual)
  Anaheim Union High School District https://bit.ly/CHSchat
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Back-To-School Night
  Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• F/S Football @ Redlands HS
  Los Amigos High Redlands High School, 840 E Citrus Ave, Redlands, CA 92374, US
  4:00 pm
• JV Girls' Volleyball @ Bolsa Grande HS
  Los Amigos High Bolsa Grande High School, 9401 Westminster Blvd., Garden Grove
  4:15 pm
Friday September 11
• 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! →
  Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm converting my garage into a sewing studio.
  Is anyone interested in learning beginning sewing? (Nextdoor Mile Square)
• Hi Everyone,
  I'm looking for a weekly cleaning lady. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you. (Nextdoor Green Valley)

• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Huntington Beach. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Huntington Beach

• Huntington Beach Lawmaker's Resolution Honors Jackie the Bald Eagle (iheart.com)
• FPGA Digital Design Engineer – (Associate or Experienced) at Boeing (boeing.com)
• Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Long Beach, CA Jobs at Amgen in Long Beach (amgen.com)

Costa Mesa

• Recognition earned by Costa Mesa veteran is finally received 60 years later (ocregister.com)

Newport Beach

• Police Investigate Crash In Newport Beach That Injured 2 (patch.com)

Ok Fountain Valley! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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