🌱 $50M Oil Pipeline Settlement + Oktoberfest Car Show + Early Tickets

Good morning, friends! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Orange County Daily — here to explain everything that's happening in OC. Today we have these stories and more:

• $50 million settlement over ruptured pipeline.
• Oktoberfest Car and Truck Show.
• OC Parks wins EPIC Award.
• Early bird tickets for Winter Fest OC.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 92 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Compensation is coming for those impacted by the "underwater oil pipeline that gushed thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean and onto Huntington beach last year." Amplify Energy agreed to settle the lawsuit over the ruptured pipeline for $50 million. The oil spill killed marine life, polluted fisheries and sent gobs of oil onto the beach. The settlement payout includes $37 million to certain fishers, $9 million to property owners, and about $7 million to the tourism industry, including whale watching companies, said Wylie Aitken, lead lawyer for the plaintiffs. (Orange County Patch)
2. Check out the Newport Beach Oktoberfest Car and Truck Show this weekend. It's not just a car show—it has a fun October festival theme. Costumes are encouraged for both kids and adults. Classic cars may be the main event, but there will also be "exotics, trucks, and more." The show will be on Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. -4 p.m. and is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Balboa Council. (iDriveSoCal)
3. A shoutout to OC Parks! They won the 2022 EPIC Award for a Social Media Campaign. The California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) had high praise for OC Parks, which "creatively reinvented in-person programs online during the pandemic with engaging and dynamic digital content." The OC Parks' Drive-In Movie Series also won the 2022 Award of Distinction for Special or Community Event, Recurring. Check out their award-winning online content! (OC Parks via Instagram)
4. Buy special early bird tickets through Oct. 19 for the annual Winter Fest OC in Costa Mesa. The event this year will be in person at the OC Fair & Event Center from Nov. 25 to Jan. 1. The fairgrounds will "be transformed into a winter wonderland" with immersive displays, oversized holiday decor, carnival-style rides, and more than one million lights. (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)

Today in Orange County:

• Fieldtrip: C&CD Fair @ Columbus Tustin Recreation Center (General Events) (9 a.m.)
• Goodwill Industries - Grand Re-Opening of Santa Ana Flagship Store (9 a.m.)
• Working Wednesday - Disneyland (Events) (9:30 a.m.)
• Latino Tobacco Cessation - Orange County Children & Youth (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: "This family celebrated National Adopt a Shelter Dog month in the best way possible. They adopted SKIP from GSROC! Skip couldn't believe his good luck when he met his new family." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Investigators are looking for information about a homicide: "Investigators are looking for information about the homicide that took place in Laguna Niguel on Saturday, October 15th. If anyone has any specific details, they are asked to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• One Billion Acts of Kindness: "The One Billion Acts of Kindness campaign was launched in 2016 to encourage our educators, students and their families to share stories of how they care for our communities." (Orange County Department of Ed via Instagram)
• Minimum wage of $18 for hotel employees: "Measure S would amend the city’s Municipal Code to require hotel owners and operators to provide hotel employees a minimum wage of $18 an hour." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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Events:

• The Outlets at Orange Job Fair (October 20)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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