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Coming up on the Los Alamitos Patch calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026

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Hello Los Alamitos! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Los Alamitos diesel prices compare across Orange County this week
  • How a Los Alamitos big man surprised college scouts this weekend

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 64 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lowest diesel gas price in Orange County hits $7.19 for week ending Sept. 19 (southoctimes.com) — Drivers in Los Alamitos are seeing some of Orange County's lower diesel prices, with the countywide low hitting $7.19 per gallon during the week ending Sept. 19. Average diesel prices in the county topped $8, reflecting broader statewide and global pressures on fuel costs, from refinery issues to international conflicts affecting oil supplies.
   

• Pangos Ron Massey Memorial Classic: 2028 Elites (ballislife.com) — A Los Alamitos High junior center, DC Madeline, drew attention at the Ron Massey Memorial Classic in Long Beach with his size, motor, and rapid development. The event, honoring legendary coach Ron Massey, brought top Southern California 2028 prospects together under college coaches' eyes, spotlighting several rising recruits who could shape the region's high school basketball scene.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just took these two baby girls in as fosters.
    They are so flipping cute. But they are 3 months old and puppies are work..... You got the potty training and the "de-yap training" - LOL - but… (Nextdoor Rossmoor)
  • Is anyone missing a cat?
    Showed up in our courtyard howling. We gave it some treats. Seemed very friendly we have a cat of our own so we cannot bring him/her in. (Nextdoor North of JFTB)
  • University of California posted a job opening for Medical Center Food Service worker-Culinary & Nutrition-Part time-Los Alamitos-Variable in Los Alamitos. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Food Runner - LA Cypress Chili's in Cypress. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Alamitos here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cypress

  • Prime Pizza Planning Cypress Location (whatnow.com)
  • Colonel Brent McCraney (af.mil)
  • Starbucks Closing 64 California Locations: Full List of Stores (news-usa.today)

Seal Beach

  • Hurricane Polo brings dangerous rip currents, flooding and erosion threat to SoCal (abc7.com)
  • Turtle eggs are moved to the LB Aquarium of the Pacific (orangecountytribune.com)

Buena Park

  • Knott's Berry Farm Adds New Bathroom Policy, Removal From Park if Broken (disneyfanatic.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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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