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Hi there, Fountain Valley! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a quick Fountain Valley police response stopped a storage burglary

Also on today's calendar: Planning Commission Meeting and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Low clouds, then sun; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three suspects arrested in west OC storage unit burglary investigation (newsantaana.com) — Fountain Valley police arrested three suspects after responding quickly to a reported storage-unit burglary in progress, highlighting ongoing risks at local and regional self-storage facilities. The piece explains possible criminal charges, typical penalties, and why storage units across Orange County are attractive targets, then offers practical security tips for both facility operators and renters to better protect their property.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fountain Valley

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Other local events
    Monday October 12
  • VAR Girls' Flag Football vs Savanna HS
    Los Amigos High School, 16566 Newhope St, Fountain Valley
    4:30 pm
    • Tuesday October 13
  • JV Girls' Flag Football @ Westminster HS
    Westminster High School, 14325 Goldenwest St, Westminster
    4:30 pm
  • Fulton PTA Fundraiser ~ Skate Night
    Fountain Valley Skating Center, 9105 Recreation Cir, Fountain Va
    6:00 pm
  • VAR Girls' Flag Football @ Westminster HS
    Westminster High School, 14325 Goldenwest St, Westminster
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday October 14
  • Planning Commission Meeting →
    Fountain Valley CA
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday October 15
  • Parenting in a Digital World
    Bolsa Grande High School, 9401 Westminster Blvd., Garden Grove
    5:00 pm
  • VAR Football vs Estancia HS (Senior Night)
    Garden Grove High School, 11271 Stanford Ave, Garden Grove
    7:00 pm
    • Friday October 16
  • City Hall Closure →
    Fountain Valley CA

📣 Fountain Valley Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday October 9
  • OCC HS Dance Day Rel.7:30
    Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa
    8:30 am
  • Spirit Day - A Night in the Bayou (Wear your shield shirt)
    Ocean View High Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    8:30 am
  • Music and Movement Storytime In-Person
    Talbert Room
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    This is my cat, Pepe. He's been missing for the last few days. If anybody sees him, please message me. He's very friendly, but has no collar. I miss… (Nextdoor Road 43)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Fountain Valley. Apply here.
  • Republic Master Chefs posted a job opening for Outside Sales Executive Republic Master Chefs North Orange County Territory in Fountain Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fountain Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Huntington Beach

  • Westwood Financial Pays $56M for Huntington Beach, Calif., Shopping Center (commercialobserver.com)
  • Sip by the Sea at the 2026 California Wine Festival in Huntington Beach (localemagazine.com)
  • Breakfast Republic To Open In Huntington Beach (whatnow.com)

Long Beach

  • Long Beach Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More (patch.com)
  • Police Release Photos Of Driver, Truck Sought In Fatal Long Beach Hit-And-Run (patch.com)

Laguna Beach

  • High Surf Floods Coast Highway In Laguna Beach (patch.com)
  • Coast Highway Crash Stalls Traffic For Miles In Laguna Beach (patch.com)

Ok Fountain Valley! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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