🌱 Public Intoxication + Buried Power Lines + Girls In STEM Program

Good morning, Orange County! Today’s International Chess Day; did you know that the game is thought to have developed in fifth century India? I'm here with these stories and more:

• 🚓 Fullerton Police Department pilot program.
• 👮 OC Sheriff’s Deputy encounter in Dana Woods.
• ⚠️ Public intoxication in Santa Ana.

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☀️ But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 64.

📰 Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. The Santa Ana city council voted to take action regarding publicly intoxicated and frequently unconscious individuals. “Inebriated people (will be taken) to the city jail, where there’s nursing staff, providing treatment services, and even returning detained people to their cities of origin, in some cases out of state.” Councilmember Phil Bacerra presented the idea. Proponents warned that Santa Ana would look like Los Angeles if it didn’t make changes. Critics pointed toward New York’s criticized “stop and frisk” program. (Voice of OC)
2. Newport Beach plans to spend $26 million to bury power lines. This step is anticipated to increase property values. It is also intended to “enhance neighborhood aesthetics, safety, and reliability.” (Bloomberg)
3. The Fullerton Police Department is bringing two social workers on board for a two-year pilot program. They could “help with de-escalating some incidents officers encounter.” Besides that, they might respond to some calls rather than sending police officers, which frees them up to respond more quickly to others. (Fox 11)
4. A shoutout to the Orange County Sheriff's Department officers who assisted a 12-year-old in Dana Woods. The child fell while riding an e-bike. All was well. However, a Sheriff's Deputy later visited the family and presented the preteen with a new, customized helmet. He also shared with the family that he had seen the boy out riding before and that “he is a great and respectful kid who follows the rules.” (Patch)
5. The Los Alamitos Youth Center is the newest Orange County Community Support Grant recipient. It intends to use the $25,000 to “expand the Youth Center’s 'Girls in STEM' program.” Participants can look forward to additional workshops and more activities. (PR Web)

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📆 Today in Orange County:

Thursday, July 20

• The Book Chat Group meets at the Cypress Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Zany Zoe's Magical Discovery for kids at the Library of the Canyons (11:30 AM)
• Newport Beach's Lido Marina Village hosts local talent Zach Churchill (12 PM)
• Live Music on the Wharf featuring Lauren Black in Dana Point (4 PM)
• Ticket To The Moon (The ELO Tribute) performs at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa (8:15 PM)
  

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Do you need a little extra love in your life? If the answer is yes, meet Jenny! 🥰 This beautiful 2-year-old is looking for a forever home where she can cuddle with you daily and smother you with kisses! 💋 Jenny walks well on leash and doesn’t pull." (Orange County Pit Bull Rescue via Facebook)
• "Trinity (L) and Super Max are a bonded pair that came to GSROC when their owner passed away. They are looking for a home where they can spend the rest of their lives together. Both are seniors — Super Max is around 10 and Trinity is approximately 10 as well." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• "Firefighters aggressively held a vegetation fire to approximately four acres in Laguna Niguel after flames were reported on the hillside below Niguel Road at 1 p.m. The effective ground and aerial attack confined the fire to the vegetation and kept it out of the neighborhoods. The cause is under investigation, and no injuries have been reported." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• "Announcing tour dates for the first time in over twenty years, Dogstar graces our stage on Aug. 28. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am after our presale on Thursday at 10 a.m. Use code LEGEND to get in before they sell out. 🌴" (The Observatory Orange County via Facebook)
• "88 percent of child drownings are attributed to a lack of adult supervision. Drowning happens fast and is silent. It's everyone's responsibility to prevent drowning. Find more information and safety tips at ocfa.org/preventdrowning" (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Christ follower. Wife. Book dragon. Proud supporter of the Oxford comma.

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