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In today's newsletter:

  • Can Los Alamitos football turn an 0-4 start into a comeback?
  • Want a paid lead in a new musical near Los Alamitos?

Also on today's calendar: 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
  • Monday: Humid, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Downey football pulls out victory over struggling Los Alamitos (ocregister.com) — Los Alamitos High's football team fell to 0-4 after a tight 28-21 nonleague loss at Downey, despite big plays from quarterback Elijah McDaniel and running back Finn Kelly. Coaches say the Griffins are improving each week, but they're still chasing their first win, a storyline many Los Alamitos students, parents, and alumni will be watching closely.
   

• Lead Actor Job in 'Kid Frankenstein', All Genders, Age 18-35 (backstage.com) — Local performers in Los Alamitos can audition for paid lead roles in the musical "Kid Frankenstein," with rehearsals in Orange County and performances in Mammoth Lakes this November. The production offers a $1,000 stipend, housing during the show run, and gas reimbursement, making it a practical opportunity for aspiring actors within easy driving distance of town.
   

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  • Just getting this off my chest… OVER A Bottle of Water!
    Today, I saw a man pushing an electric bike and asked if he wanted a Gatorade. He said no, but that some water would be helpful. Thankfully, I always… (Nextdoor North of JFTB)
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🗞 Nearby News

Cypress

  • SMX Playoffs Start in Ohio, MXGP Heads to China (racerxonline.com)
  • Supporting Actor Job in HINDSIGHT, All Genders, Age 30-60 - Parent (Mother/Father) (backstage.com)

Seal Beach

  • How to update white pages listing (lwweekly.com)
  • Experimental Space Programs (Associate or Experienced) at Boeing (boeing.com)
  • Sept. 11 Ceremony Underway In Rancho Santa Margarita: What To Know (patch.com)

Long Beach

  • 17-Year-Old Girl Shot In Possible Gang-Related Attack In Long Beach (patch.com)
  • Queen Mary Opens 3 New 'Haunted' Staterooms For Overnight Stays (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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