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🌱 Patch AM: How Mission Viejo’s midgrade gas prices stack up across Orange County

Also, don't miss DFC Expo Fall 2026 on the Mission Viejo Patch calendar

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Hey there, Mission Viejo! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Mission Viejo's midgrade gas prices stack up across Orange County

Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 95 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lowest midgrade gas price in Orange County available at $5.53 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (southoctimes.com) — Mission Viejo drivers are paying among the higher midgrade gas prices in Orange County, with recent reports showing local stations around the mid‑$6 range per gallon. A new GasBuddy roundup compares prices across dozens of nearby cities, noting the county average is $6.23 and that statewide midgrade prices have ticked up slightly over the past week.
   

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    Saturday October 3
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    Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
    10:00 am

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Ok Mission Viejo! 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

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