🌱 Earthquake Update + Suspicious Huntington Death + Fiesta Makeover

Hi, everybody. It's Tuesday in Orange County and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening in Orange County today. Hope you all have a great day. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny today. High: 85 Low: 66.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Orange County today:

1. O.C. residents can expect aftershocks over the next few days following the early morning earthquake on Sunday. The magnitude-3.6 earthquake was felt at about 3:41 a.m. The center of the quake was 14.5 miles southwest of Newport Beach, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. (Orange County Patch)
2. A woman's body was found inside a Huntington Beach home on Saturday, and police called the death "suspicious." Huntington Beach police spokeswoman, Jessica Cuchilla, said the woman's body was found on Saturday at about 3 p.m. in the 7800 block of Slater Avenue.
   A person of interest was detained by police early Sunday morning. The woman's name was withheld pending notification of her family. If you have information about this incident, call Huntington Beach police at 714-375-5066, or O.C. Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227. (Orange County Patch)
3. An upgrade for Fiesta Village is underway! The area around Montezooma’s Revenge at Knott's Berry Farm is part of "an extensive overhaul" of the historic roller coaster. The construction and improvements will continue into 2023, according to Knott’s officials. Renovations will also include the Fiesta Plaza stage, the Casa California gift shop, Casa Arcade and the La Papa Loca food stand. Knott’s will announce more details about their plans for Fiesta Village soon. In February, Knott’s began the renovation Montezooma’s Revenge. The roller coaster has been designated a historic landmark, and has been called, "the last operating ride of its kind" in the United States. (O.C. Register)

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Today in Orange County:

• American Red Cross Blood Drive — Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce. (10 a.m.)
• Little Campers Storytime at Central Library. (11 a.m.)
• Toddler Stories at Canyon Hills Branch. (11 a.m.)
• Free: Live Music on the Porch at The Ranch. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "Available for adoption. Meet Hope!" (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Orange County Fire Authority: "Our Fire Cadet Trainee Academy started today! The teamwork behind the scenes is amazing. CATF-5 US&R firefighters are some of the dedicated people who trained and set up for it at the OCFA training grounds." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• Orange County Pit Bull Rescue: "Our beautiful girl, Lizzie, enjoying a beautiful Utah summer sunset." (Orange County Pit Bull Rescue via Facebook)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department, C.A: "Need a copy of your police report? 🤔 Check out this post to learn more about how you can request one." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "With Anaheim planning to balance its budget with borrowed money for the next few fiscal years, Councilman Jose Moreno wants to let city voters decide whether to put a 2 percent tax on tickets to theme parks and other large venues." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door! I'll catch up with you tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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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