🌱 Patch AM: What’s at stake when Fountain Valley faces undefeated Sonora Friday?

Hi Fountain Valley! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What's at stake when Fountain Valley faces undefeated Sonora Friday?
• How a Fountain Valley reptile expert exposed Santa Ana's viral snake hoax

Also on today's calendar: The Elements of Influence and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
• Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Sonora football sparks turnaround season with internal competition (ocregister.com) — Sonora High's undefeated football team will open Lambda League play Friday against Fountain Valley, giving local fans a big matchup to watch. The article explains how Sonora's intense offseason competition system fueled a 5-0 start, while also noting Orange County's other unbeaten teams and key players to follow this week.
   

• Santa Ana police say viral Gaboon viper image was AI-generated (foxla.com) — A viral photo claiming a deadly Gaboon viper was loose near Edinger in Santa Ana turned out to be AI-generated, according to police and reptile experts. A specialist from Fountain Valley's Reptile Zoo helped debunk the hoax, explaining the snake's behavior and strict permit rules, while officials stressed there's no current threat to local residents.
   

📸 Around Fountain Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fountain Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• The Elements of Influence →
  3184 Airway Ave, Bdg D, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626,
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Broadway Showstoppers →
  Rose Center Theater, 14140 All American Way, Westminster
  7:30 pm
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

Thursday October 1
• JV Girls' Volleyball @ Loara HS
  Loara High School, 1765 W Cerritos Ave, Anaheim
  4:15 pm
• JV Boys' Water Polo vs Western HS
  La Quinta High School, 10372 W McFadden Ave, Westminster
  4:30 pm
• VAR Girls' Volleyball @ Loara HS
  Loara High School, 1765 W Cerritos Ave, Anaheim
  5:30 pm
Friday October 2
• City Hall Closure →
  City of Fountain Valley - Fountain Valley CA 92708
• Lions Automotive Career Event
  Lions Automobilia Foundation & Museum, 2790 E Del Amo Blvd Entran, Fountain Valley
  8:00 am
• VAR Football vs Garden Grove HS
  Garden Grove High School, 11271 Stanford Ave, Garden Grove
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Fountain Valley City Council Meeting →
  Fountain Valley City Hall, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• 2026 Candidates Forum →
  Location Fountain Valley City Council Chambers 10200 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley 10200 Slater Avenue Fountain Valley CA 92708, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 30
• Gotchas, Gains & Getting Ready for Workday Rising →
  7755 Center Avenue, Huntington Beach
  9:00 am
• Dance for Joy & Wellbeing →
  Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa
  9:30 am
• Triple P Parenting Classes →
  Magnolia Park FRC, 11402 Magnolia Street, Garden Grove
  9:30 am
• Free Yoga - Listen to Your Soul →
  The CAMP, 2937 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone found German Shepard wondering around Plumosa and Grackle?
  Name Rocky we have no idea how he got out of the house!! If anyone knows anything please DM (Nextdoor FV/HB Border)
• Dear neighbors
  Coyote roaming in neighborhood all day .. Beware Watch kiddos and animals Today 9/28 (Nextdoor West Fountain Valley)

• TJX posted a job opening for Seasonal Sales Merchandiser in Huntington Beach. Apply here.
• Macy's posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor - Trend Beauty, South Coast Plaza - Part Time in Costa Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fountain Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Huntington Beach

• Huntington Beach Surf City Nights Tuesday September 29 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
• This OVC 1965 Mustang GT350 Roadster Answers a 'What If?' (caranddriver.com)
• St. Louis Named Best City for People With Disabilities in WalletHub Ranking (news-usa.today)

Costa Mesa

• Update: 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck close to Costa Mesa, CA on Sept. 29 (sacbee.com)
• Mercado González Adds Casa Libre for Mexican Coffee Lovers (abasto.com)
• Babyletto To Open Orange County Location At SOCO (whatnow.com)

Newport Beach

• Newport Beach Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Leading Police On Chase (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

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