🌱 West Nile found in Gustine mosquitoes—what should you be doing now?

What's up Gustine! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• West Nile found in Gustine mosquitoes—what should you be doing now?

Also on today's calendar: Gustine Redskins vs Waterford Wildcats and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 96 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 94, low: 59.
• Saturday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Nile virus death reported in Stanislaus County (turlockjournal.com) — West Nile‑positive mosquitoes have been detected in Gustine, prompting health officials to urge residents to protect themselves from bites as statewide virus activity climbs. A recent West Nile‑related death in neighboring Stanislaus County underscores the risk, and the article details who's most vulnerable plus practical steps Gustine households can take to reduce mosquitoes and report local problems.
   

📸 Around Gustine

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gustine

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Gustine Redskins vs Millennium Falcons →
  Gustine High School, 501 North Ave, Gustine
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Gustine Redskins vs Waterford Wildcats →
  Gustine High School, 501 North Ave, Gustine
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Gustine Reds vs Modesto Christian Crusaders →
  Gustine High School, 501 North Ave, Gustine
  7:15 pm
• Gustine Redskins vs Modesto Christian Crusaders →
  Gustine High School, 501 North Ave, Gustine
  7:15 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Gustine Redskins vs River Islands →
  Gustine High School, 501 North Ave, Gustine
  6:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Gustine Reds vs Le Grand Bulldogs →
  Gustine High School, 501 North Ave, Gustine
  7:15 pm
• Gustine Redskins vs Le Grand Bulldogs →
  Gustine High School, 501 North Ave, Gustine
  7:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• JV/V Flag Football Home vs. Ripon
  Hilmar High Hilmar, CA 95324
  4:00 pm
• Frosh Football Home vs. Escalon
  Hilmar High Hilmar, CA 95324
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• JV/V Football Home vs. Escalon 5/7
  Hilmar High Hilmar, CA 95324
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• PCA-LPR Autocross #8 →
  Crows Landing CA
Monday October 5
• NCLUSD Dig Pink
  Orestimba High School, 707 Hardin Rd, Newman
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Los Banos. Apply here.
• Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Line Cook - Pacheco Blvd Chili's in Los Banos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gustine here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newman

• West Nile virus death reported in Stanislaus County (westsideconnect.com)

Los Banos

• Roger George Fishing Report, San Luis Reservoir: October 1, 2026. Optimistic for Fall, expects improvements in conditions (losbanosenterprise.com)
• Week 6 Merced County high school football games to watch (mercedsunstar.com)
• NDHP releases IDs of those in recent crashes (minotdailynews.com)

Livingston

• Week 6 of Merced County high school football: 5 games to watch (mercedsunstar.com)
• Huge October festival canceled this year. What's still set across Merced region (mercedsunstar.com)

Ok Gustine! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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