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And check out DFC Expo Fall 2026 on the Newport Beach Patch calendar

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Greetings Newport Beach! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Newport Beach students earn high honors on SNHU President's List
  • How the Mountains to Sea Trail brings Newport Beach closer to nature

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

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• School Notes 091826 (stunewsnewport.com) — Two Newport Beach students, Gavin Tap and Emma Blank, have earned spots on Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2026 President's List by achieving at least a 3.7 GPA. The note also invites local families to share similar academic news with Stu News Newport so more Newport Beach students can be recognized.
   

• For Nature Lovers: 5 Easy Outdoor Escapes Without Leaving Orange County (resident.com) — If you're in Newport Beach and craving quick nature time, the 22-mile Mountains to Sea Trail offers an easy way to connect coastal habitats with inland canyons and parks. The piece highlights how residents across Orange County, including Newport Beach, can turn short sections of local trails and open spaces into simple outdoor escapes.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newport Beach

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★ Featured events ★

    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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This sweet little baby girl was dumped at our campground!
    She needs a good home. Any responsible taker? (Nextdoor Port Streets)
  • Always a great meal & service at
    "PANCAKES R US" (329 E 17th St in Costa Mesa, California)! Check it out.....You won't regret it! (Nextdoor Balboa Peninsula)
  • Remington Hospitality posted a job opening for Assistant Executive Housekeeper in Costa Mesa. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Retail Stock Support in Costa Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newport Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Costa Mesa

  • My Hero Academia in Concert Brings the Anime's Music to Life (nerdreactor.com)
  • Individual in Costa Mesa, 2 in Huntington Beach infected with West Nile virus (latimes.com)
  • OC Pride's Big Homecoming: Festival Returns to Downtown Santa Ana in October (ocregister.com)

Irvine

  • Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A) - Jobot - Irvine, CA, US (dice.com)

Laguna Beach

  • Well-Loved Restaurant To Close Doors In Laguna Beach (patch.com)

Ok Newport Beach! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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