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In today's newsletter:

  • How Tustin residents should respond to rising coyote encounters now.
  • How Tustin's own Eliana Moreno is being remembered across Orange County

Also on today's calendar: The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 and 14 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coyote sightings surge in Central OC: police issue safety warning (newsantaana.com) — Tustin residents are being urged to stay vigilant as coyote sightings rise across central Orange County, with Tustin Police Department Animal Services listed as a key contact for aggressive or injured animals. The piece explains how often coyotes prey on pets, outlines health risks they can carry, and offers practical steps to secure yards, protect cats and dogs, and report concerning behavior.
   

• Tustin native Eliana Moreno remembered for her homegrown roots (nbclosangeles.com) — Tustin residents are mourning the loss of hometown journalist and aerial reporter Eliana Moreno, who proudly grew up in the city before launching a standout TV news career. Friends, colleagues, and former mentors recall her as a driven, upbeat presence whose work in Irvine and across Orange County kept her closely connected to the community she called home.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kind thing you did today?
    Today I walked an old lady across the street. Then I picked up some trash and put it in the trash can. Then I volunteered at the food bank. Then I… (Nextdoor Tustin Legacy)
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🗞 Nearby News

Santa Ana

  • Best of Orange County 2026: Best city downtown area (ocregister.com)
  • Santa Ana Celebrates Cultural Heritage at Annual Fiestas Patrias Parade (fullertonobserver.com)
  • Santa Ana Police warn drivers as pedestrian deaths rise across California (newsantaana.com)

Irvine

  • Video shows moment McLaren crashed, burst into flames in Irvine (amedpost.com)

Newport Beach

  • 100+ Films And More: Newport Beach Film Festival Announces Lineup For 2026 Season (patch.com)

Ok Tustin! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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