🌱 $100 Billion Surplus + Weed Warriors Wanted + Best OC Brunch

Hello, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot today. High: 92 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. If you are looking for the 21 Best Brunch Options in Orange County, Eater LA has created a list of the best places for brunch in OC. Poppy & Seed in Anaheim had the number one spot. This eatery in the Packing District offers brunch with on-site garden and patio dining, from flaky biscuits and fried chicken to salmon eggs benedict. In Orange, Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar is a weekend brunch favorite. They offer free-range fried chicken with gruyere and thyme-tinged waffles, and skillet cornbread with hot honey butter. You can read more about this story here: (Eater LA)
2. The Fairview Park Alliance and the City of Costa Mesa need your help in clearing Fairview Park of nonnative weeds on Saturday, May 14 from 9-11 a.m. They need your help to remove invasive nonnative plants "so that Fairview Park's native ecosystems can thrive!" Bring a hat, reusable water bottle, and sturdy closed-toed shoes. Long pants and sleeves are recommended. Gloves and tools will be provided. Meet at 2525 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Look for the signs close to the entrance on the west side of Placentia. Find out more here: (Orange County Patch)
3. California has a surplus of nearly $100 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday. Newsom unveiled a budget plan of just over $300 billion for the next year, the highest in state history. The record-breaking surplus is the result of $55 billion more in taxes collected by the state than officials expected in January. California has an economy larger than all but four nations and is home to about 39 million people. The surplus alone is much bigger than nearly every other state’s annual budget. One of his top priorities is providing Californians "relief from spiraling inflation," Newson said. (OC Register)

Today in Orange County:

• Library Travelogue! — Huntington Beach Public Library. (All Day)
• Ewaste/ Shedding/ Bulky Item Collection at the FV Recreation Center Parking Lot. (9 a.m.)
• 'Touch a Truck' Event — City of Newport Beach. (9 a.m.)
• Whale and Wildlife "Twalk" - Crystal Cove Conservancy. (9 a.m.)
• Garden Dialogues — "Slot House" Los Altos. (10 a.m.)

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— Paula Constance

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