The grocery aisles of Fountain Valley are about to witness a high-speed dash for the history books. Sandi Licata, a well-known community leader, is preparing to take on a thrilling race against time in an upcoming promotional shopping spree that promises high stakes, fast pacing, and excellent rewards for onlookers.
On Monday, September 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., the local grocery store will open its doors for a special event that brings together local businesses, community advocates, and eager spectators looking to secure a discount on their own shopping lists.
Sandi Licata, who serves as the Executive Director of the Miss Fountain Valley Scholarship Foundation, won this exclusive opportunity at the 2025 Fountain Valley Mayor’s Ball.
After months of anticipation, it is finally time for her to cash in on her prize. The rules of the game are straightforward yet challenging: Licata will have exactly 200 seconds—amounting to just over three minutes—to navigate the store and load a single shopping cart with as many items as she can physically grab. Whatever successfully makes it into her cart by the time the buzzer sounds is hers to keep…