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🌱 Patch AM: How do Los Alamitos gas prices stack up against nearby cities?

Also, don't miss DFC Expo Fall 2026 on the Los Alamitos Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How do Los Alamitos gas prices stack up against nearby cities?
  • Can Los Alamitos keep its perfect Sunset League volleyball record alive?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid, temps: high: 79, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lowest midgrade gas price in Orange County available at $5.53 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (southoctimes.com) — Drivers in Los Alamitos are paying some of Orange County's higher midgrade gas prices, with local reports showing rates well above the county's $6.23 average during the week ending Sept. 19. The report compares prices across dozens of nearby cities and explains how global oil markets and refinery issues are keeping California fuel costs elevated.
   

• Orange County girls volleyball Top 10, Sept. 28 (ocregister.com) — Los Alamitos High's girls volleyball team is leading the Sunset League at 8-0 and sits third in Orange County's latest Top 10 rankings. The Griffins face key league matches this week against Edison and Newport Harbor, including a road test where Newport Harbor will host league-leading Los Alamitos on Wednesday.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are looking for the best option for our 23-year old tile roof.
    It was supposed to be a 50-year roof, but there are many cracked tiles (at least 75, according to the roofer who looked at things from a ladder.) … (Nextdoor Rossmoor)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Busser - LA Cypress Chili's in Cypress. Apply here.
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Seal Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Alamitos here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cypress

  • Colonel Brent McCraney (af.mil)
  • Johnson Controls Awards $3M to Help Build Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals - HVAC/P (hvacpproducts.com)
  • Ako Shimada: Explands Role Beyond Legal at Ushio (ocbj.com)

Seal Beach

  • U.S. Navy Markets Prime Seal Beach Property (ocbj.com)

Long Beach

  • 3 Teens Shot On Same Long Beach Block In 17 Days (patch.com)
  • 20-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Beach Hit-And-Run: Report (patch.com)
  • Video Released Of Car Sought In Long Beach Hit-And-Run That Killed Man (patch.com)

Ok Los Alamitos! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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