🌱 400 Automated Driver Assist Crashes + Mtn. Lion Cubs Named + Fair

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. After more than 1,500 in-person suggestions and more than 1,200 votes in an online poll, the O.C. Zoo has officially announced the names of the two orphan sister mountain lion cubs. In an online video, Marcy Creed-Boot of the O.C. Zoo, said the new cub sisters, who live at the Zoo's new Large Cat exhibit, have been officially named "Poppy" and "Sage." You can read more about this story here: (Orange County Parks via Facebook)
2. Summer is finally here—and in July, so is the O.C. Fair! The O.C. Fair will take place July 15 through Aug. 14 at the O.C. Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Fans are asked to buy tickets in advance "if they want to ride the Crazy Coaster or eat a deep-fried Oreo," as there are limited to capacity, officials said. The theme for the 2022 fair is "Feel the Sunshine," and will run Wednesdays through Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m. to midnight on weekends. You can read more about this story here: (Orange County Patch)
3. There were nearly 400 crashes in 10 months involving "vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, according to the U.S. safety regulator. Of the 400 crashes, 273 were Teslas, according to statistics regulators released Wednesday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration "cautioned against using the numbers to compare automakers," saying it didn't weight the crashes "by the number of vehicles from each manufacturer that use the systems." Steven Cliff, the agency’s administrator, said they are looking at the data to see "how these technologies are performing in the real world.” (ABC News )

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Today in Orange County:

• Restaurant Expo - Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce. (9 a.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting: Raising Cane's - Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce. (11:30 a.m.)
• Read to a Dog at Canyon Hills Branch. (3 p.m.)
• FREE: Live Music at The Cliff - Arts and Culture Events in Orange County. (6 p.m.)
• Baroque Music Festival, Corona del Mar. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "FATHER'S DAY is this weekend! Don't have any idea what to get Dad? Well - WE have a great idea. Stop by our Adoption Event on Saturday from 11- 2 p.m. and check out bake sale and meet some great dogs too!" (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Orange County Fire Authority: "We’re excited to announce the promotions of our newest Fire Captains this week." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• O.C. Parks: "Take a break under the oak canopy at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in Trabuco Canyon/Foothill Ranch. Enjoy lots of great hiking, biking and equestrian trails that reward you with breathtaking views of the surrounding canyons." (OC Parks via Instagram)
• Orange County Guide O.C. events: "One of our favorite coffees to get at @disneyland is, the Cold brew black caf. It’s topped with sweet cream cheese, and chocolate puffs. Located in Galaxy edge, Docking Bay 7 food and cargo. Have you tried it? #starwars #galaxyedge..." (Orange County Guide OC events via Instagram)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a freelance writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter.

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