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

In today's newsletter:

  • How do Los Alamitos diesel prices stack up against nearby cities?
  • Planning a bet at Los Alamitos today? See every race lineup.

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

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lowest diesel gas price in Orange County hits $7.19 for week ending Sept. 19 (southoctimes.com) — Los Alamitos drivers are seeing some of Orange County's lower diesel prices, with local stations reporting sub-$8-per-gallon cash prices amid a countywide low of $7.19. The piece compares Los Alamitos and neighboring cities' prices while explaining how global oil markets and refinery issues are driving this year's volatility.
   

• Los Alamitos Entries & Results for Sunday, 9-27-2026 (horseracingnation.com) — Horseplayers in Los Alamitos have a full slate of dirt races on tap today, with detailed entries, purses, and wagering options laid out for every event. From maiden claimers to allowance races, you can see fields, morning-line odds, and bet types available at the local track.
   

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    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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🗞 Nearby News

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Seal Beach

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Long Beach

  • Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Woman In Long Beach (patch.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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