🌱 Patch AM: Fountain Valley remembers Pulitzer-winning war reporter Peter Arnett

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

In today's newsletter:

• Fountain Valley remembers Pulitzer-winning war reporter Peter Arnett

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Anaheim, CA! and 2 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Low clouds and fog breaking, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
• Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
• Wednesday: Morning rain, heavy at times, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pulitzer Prize-winner Peter Arnett dies (hotsr.com) — Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent Peter Arnett, who chose Fountain Valley as his retirement home with his wife Nina Nguyen, has died at 91. Known for his Vietnam and Gulf War reporting for AP and CNN, Arnett spent decades bringing front-line coverage of global conflicts before teaching journalism and eventually settling into life in this Orange County suburb.
   

📸 Around Fountain Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fountain Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 17

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Anaheim, CA!
  Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South, 11767 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 23

• Next Wave Comedy w/ The Cass Man
  Steady Kitchen and Taps , 18055 Magnolia St , Fountain Valley
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• City Hall Closure
  City Hall - Fountain Valley CA 92708
  7:00 am
• Fountain Valley Support Group
  18255 Brookhurst St , Fountain Valley
  6:00 pm

Friday December 26

• City Hall Closure
  City Hall - Fountain Valley CA 92708

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 22

• Snap & Shine: Polaroid Photo Ornaments
  South Whittier Library , 11543 Colima Rd , Whittier
  1:00 pm
• Paint and Pour Art Class for Adults and Seniors at Central Library
  Anaheim Public Library: Central Library , 500 W Broadway , Anaheim
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Stay and Play at the Sunkist Branch
  Anaheim Public Library: Sunkist Branch , 901 S Sunkist , Anaheim
  11:00 am
• Buena Park Coyotes vs Riverside Preparatory Silver Knights
  Buena Park High School , 8833 Academy Dr , Buena Park
  12:00 pm
• Crochet Club for Teens and Adults
  Artesia Library , 18801 Elaine Ave , Artesia
  3:30 pm
• Family Storytime at the Sunkist Branch
  Sunkist Branch , 901 S Sunkist , Anaheim
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Library Closes at 1 p.m.
  Newport Beach Central Library , 1000 Avocado Avenue , Newport Beach
  1:00 pm
• Computer Classes
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This kitty just showed up today.
  He is very big and friendly. Is he your cat? . I did feed him, so I am guessing he will be back. Location is Brookhurst and Edinger across from… (Nextdoor Fountain Park)

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Fountain Valley. Apply here.
• Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian Full Time in Fountain Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fountain Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Huntington Beach

• Team Solitaire will compete in both Supercross and Arenacross for 2026 (nbcsports.com)
• Historic Wintersburg Rings in 100 Years With a Sold-Out ‘Nomikai' Sushi and Beer Celebration (rafu.com)
• Project Hope Alliance's Jennifer Friend knows education can prevent homelessness (ocregister.com)

Costa Mesa

• Kathleen Hanna visits UCI Langson OCMA for artist talk with Emily's Sassy Lime (latimes.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

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