🌱 Freeway Rock Thrower + Landfill Fire + Fullerton RV Camping Law 2.0

Hello, everybody! Today’s International Beer Day; did you know that Sumerian women may have invented beer around 8,000 BCE? Sylvia here with your fresh copy of the Orange County Patch newsletter, with news on:

• 🎈 Grocery Outlet is coming to Laguna Niguel.
• 👮 A DUI checkpoint in Newport Beach.
• ⬅️ No RV camping in Fullerton.

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☀️ But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 84 Low: 60.

⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Across Orange County

• Berri Brothers at 14501 Red Hill Ave. in Tustin, $4.49
• ARCO at 6002 Bolsa Ave. in Huntington Beach, $4.53
• Costco at 115 Technology Drive in Irvine, $4.75

📰 Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. The Highway Patrol responded late last month to the Costa Mesa Freeway in Tustin. A 22-year-old man reportedly threw rocks at driving cars south of Edinger. “Seven victims reported damage that included cracked windshields, broken side view mirrors, and dents and scrapes.” He pleaded not guilty and will be back in court next week on Wednesday. (The Orange County Register/paywall)
2. Did you see the brush fire near the 241 Toll Road in Orange on Wednesday? Officials reported that the flames began at the nearby Santiago Canyon Landfill. While we don’t know what started the fire, the Orange County Fire Authority was able to contain it to “less than an acre.” (Patch)
3. Fullerton City Hall doubles down on its anti-RV camping law. When a judge put the kibosh on the ordinance, officials voted to change the city’s definition of RV. It is now in harmony with the rule’s original intent, which should allow the city council to enforce the “anti-RV camping law that critics say targets homeless people sleeping in cars.” (Voice of OC)
4. Grocery Outlet is coming to Laguna Niguel! Expect the store to open Aug. 31 at 27871 La Paz Road. “You're going to want to check out our meat section when we open the doors,” the retailer teases. By the way, the store’s still hiring! (Grocery Outlet)
5. The Newport Beach Police Department wants you to know that it’ll conduct a DUI checkpoint on Aug. 18. While not revealing the actual location, the police department said it would be between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. “Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.” (Newport Beach Police Department)

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📆 Today in Orange County:

Friday, August 4

• Chapter a Week Book Group discusses "Night" at the Irvine Heritage Park Library (9 AM)
• MoM Park Day OC at Marina Park in Newport Beach (10 AM)
• Visionworks Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at 23625 El Toro Road in Lake Forest (11 AM)
• "¡Pásale!" Storytime & Author Meet and Greet at Anaheim's Euclid Branch Library (1:30 PM)
• Sega Genecide 90s Night at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa (4 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "We are sharing these dogs at the request of our shelter partner. They are overwhelmed with purebred shepherds and turned to us to spread the word. These dogs are NOT safe with GSROC as we do not have space to rescue them. Money won't help —— the thing that all rescue groups are lacking is SPACE. Whether you are a private party or a rescue organization, can you please consider rescuing one or all of these beautiful white shepherds." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• "✨Wednesday✨ Addams Family opens Aug. 18 🖤 get your tickets at OCCt.org" (OCCT: Orange County Children's Theatre via Facebook)
• "SUGGEST A TOPIC! Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez is back with 'Mondays with Maria,' a weekly show where she discusses important school issues for parents, students, and teachers. Do you have a topic or question you'd like addressed?" (Orange County Public Schools via Instagram)
• "🎤 Great memories are made under the summer sky at the 2023 OC Parks Summer Concert Series! 🎸 Check out photos of No Duh and Theone performing at Mason Regional Park in Irvine. 💃 Concerts continue Thursdays at 5 p.m. through Aug. 24!" (Orange County Parks via Facebook)
• "Nearly 300 pieces of artwork created by budding artists from transitional kindergarten through high school are on display at the 2023 Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach in the Junior Art Exhibit. 🎨" (Orange County Department of Ed via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Sylvia Cochran

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