🌱 8th Grader Invents Wildfire AI+ Solar System Exhibit + Strawberries

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. A shout out to Orange County 8th grader Ryan Honary who developed an AI-driven system for the early detection of wildfires. Wildfires spread in an instant, and every second counts when a fire breaks out. The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is looking at technology invented by the eighth-grader at Pegasus School in Huntington Beach. The new Tech could be "a game-changer for fire prevention," Conservancy officials said. (KABC-TV)
2. The 62nd annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival which started on Friday continues through Memorial Day. Check out this free, family friendly event that has something for everyone: Live music, entertainment, carnival rides, games, contests, and of course — a lot of strawberries! The theme of the festival is Celebrating Essential Workers. The nonprofit Strawberry Festival is not only good for our community, it raises money for local charities. You can find out more here: (South OC Beaches)
3. Discover the cosmos at the Discovery Cube Orange County Space Exhibit this weekend. The space exhibit will be on display at the Santa Ana museum providing a life-sized experience of the planets in our solar system. The exhibit is designed so kids and adults can walk around and experience planets in our solar system on the museum's second-floor Showcase Gallery, "which is 10,000 square feet and has a 24-foot high ceiling." "The planets are internally lit" and glow, said Discovery Cube CEO, Joe Adams. You can read more about this story here: (Orange County Patch)

Today in Orange County:

• Memorial Day - City Facilities Closure (12:00 AM)
• Memorial Day - Garden Grove Education Association (12:00 AM)
• Memorial Day - Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce (12:00 AM)
• Memorial Day - Temple Beth Sholom (12:00 AM)
• Holiday Closure - Memorial Day - City of Newport Beach (12:00 AM)
• Library Travelogue! - Huntington Beach Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Vote Center - Huntington Beach Public Library (8:00 AM)
• Placentia Community Foundation - City of Placentia - Committee and Commission Meetings (8:30 AM)
• Placentia Community Foundation - City of Placentia (8:30 AM)
• Memorial Day Remembrance - City of Tustin Parks and Rec (9:00 AM)
• Memorial Day Event - City of Tustin - Tustin Chamber of Commerce (9:00 AM)
• 13th Annual: Field of Honor - City of Newport Beach (9:00 AM)
• Celebrate MEMORIAL DAY at Pretend City! (9:00 AM)
• Dinos in the City (10:00 AM)
• Memorial Day Service (10:30 AM)
• Minimum Day @ 12PM - Irvine Adult Transition Programs (12:00 PM)
• Oak View Branch Library Homework Club Program (2:00 PM)
• LAHS Senior Banner Storage | EQNDJFZNHFF4 (3:00 PM)
• LAHS Cap & Gown Distribution | N26YBRKCNEY8 (3:00 PM)
• LAHS Baccalaureate | JH2YRFJFWUM2 - Los Alamitos High School (3:00 PM)
• LAHS Song & Cheer | 43RZFETQETW2 - Los Alamitos High School (3:00 PM)
• LAHS Academic Boot Camp | 4FXWKDT4UYKE (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Orange County Sheriff's Department, C.A.: "Last night we gathered with our brothers and sisters from agencies across the County to honor the 53 officers and deputies who were killed in the line of duty throughout our county’s history." (Facebook)
• Orange County Fire Authority: "Santa Ana - Firefighters from our technical rescue team recently responded to a market for a female worker that got her hand stuck in a dough rolling machine." (Facebook)
• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "Here's a Malinois who knows how to have fun! Major Leagues, here he comes!" (Facebook)
• Orange County Guide SoCal: "We loved seeing all the costumes & droids at @starwarscelebration Who’s your favorite @starwars character?" (Instagram)

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