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

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Strathmore's gas prices stack up against the rest of Tulare County
  • See why Strathmore's Omero Galindo is up for state honors

Also on today's calendar: Imagine Arts Center Senior Social and 4 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 87 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Blazing sunshine, temps: high: 96, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Tulare County in week ending Sept. 19? (tularetimes.com) — Strathmore drivers are paying among Tulare County's higher midgrade gas prices, with local stations reported at $6.49 per gallon while the county average sits at $6.10. A new GasBuddy snapshot compares Strathmore's costs with nearby communities like Terra Bella, Porterville, and Visalia, and explains how broader oil markets and refinery issues are keeping 2026 fuel prices elevated.
   

• California Boys Cross Country Performer of the Week (Sep. 21-27) (milesplit.com) — Strathmore High's Omero Galindo just blasted a 14:41 for three miles to win the Douglas P. Rudolf Invitational by a huge 54-second margin, earning a nomination for California boys cross country performer of the week. Local fans can see him listed alongside top runners from across the state and are invited to vote in the statewide online poll.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 30
  • Volleyball vs Granite Hills
    Lindsay High School, 1849 E Tulare Rd, Lindsay
    4:30 pm
    • Thursday October 1
  • Powderpuff Football Game
    Lindsay Senior High, 1701 E Tulare Rd, Lindsay
    6:30 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • Friant Division Manager's Group Meeting →
    Friant Water Authority, 854 N Harvard Ave, Lindsay
    8:30 am
  • HOMECOMING-Football vs Granite Hills
    Kennedy Elementary School, 1701 E Tulare Rd, Lindsay
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • Capacitación Digital Gratuita en Lindsay, CA →
    Lindsay CA
    9:45 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Leader I in Lindsay. Apply here.
  • Jack in the Box Franchisee posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Porterville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Strathmore here.

🗞 Nearby News

Porterville

  • Political Exploitation: Why the Blessings of Liberty Network Is Suddenly Courting Porterville's Laotian Community (Sept 25, 2026) (wordpress.com)
  • CivicPlus NextRequest Porterville Portal, CPRA Request Detail Report — Master CPRA Tracking Spreadsheet (wordpress.com)
  • Danger Zone Truck & Car Show 2026 (gaugemagazine.com)

Tulare

  • Dig into archaeology at Tulare County Museum (thesungazette.com)
  • 1 Teen Killed, 1 Hospitalized After Shooting at Tulare Skate Park (kmjnow.com)

Ok Strathmore! 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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