🌱 Avoid Identity Theft + Can CMBS Pay $30 Billion? + OC Rainfall

Good morning, everybody! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Orange County Daily — here with the most important things happening in town. Today's briefing includes...

• OC cities and canyons with the most rainfall Monday.
• Steps you can take to avoid identity theft.
• How will CMBS pay $30 billion in OC and LA commercial building debt coming due this year?
• Driver on parole and large stash of drugs found during Anaheim traffic stop.

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Mostly sunny. High: 67 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. Which OC cities had the most rainfall Monday? According to Orange County Public Works website, the average rainfall in Orange County was 0.24 inches, while "South Orange County cities and canyons" had the most rainfall.
   • Laguna Beach at Woodland received 0.63 inches of rain.
   • Dana Point Ocean Institute received 0.51 inches of rain.
   • Upper Harding Canyon received 0.59 inches of rain.
   • Lower Oso Creek received 0.51 inches of rain.
   • Huntington Beach received 0.47 inches of rain.
   See other OC rainfall amounts here: (MSN)
2. Avoid identity theft during Orange County Identity Theft Awareness Week! Chairman Donald P. Wagner and Treasurer Shari Freidenrich kicked off the week from Jan. 30 through Feb. 3. They are urging OC residents to take steps to protect their personal information and find out how fraudsters operate to lessen the chances of becoming a victim. Sign up for free Federal Trade Commission online identity theft seminars, podcasts and other events here: (New Santa Ana)
3. CMBS owes $30 billion in commercial loan debt that is due this year for almost 400 commercial properties in Orange and Los Angeles counties. The mountain of debt coming due dwarfs $10 billion of CMBS debt due last year, according to data from DBRS Morningstar. Higher interest rates are increasing pressure to lower asset prices, and "skyrocketing refinancing costs" will limit debt refinancing and extending loan deadlines. Of the $30 billion due in 2023, "only about $3.5 billion" has been paid back. (The Real Deal)
4. The OC Sheriff's Department is keeping our streets and communities drug-free. The North Patrol Special Enforcement Team made a traffic stop in the area of Brookhurst and Broadway in Anaheim last week and arrested a driver who was on probation. Deputies searched the driver's vehicle and found fentanyl, half a pound of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, including scales and plastic baggies. The driver was arrested on felony charges. Thank you, OCSD. (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)

Today in Orange County:

• Baby & Me Storytime In-Person - Huntington Beach Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Stepping-Up Storytime (All Ages) at Haskett Branch (10:30 AM)
• Bilingual Spanish Storytime - Tustin Library (10:30 AM)
• Book-ish at the Laguna Hills Technology Library (10:30 AM)
• Kindergarten Readiness Storytime: Dana Point Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• More than 80 dogs and puppies: "STILL HOMELESS 🧡 STILL HOPEFUL! Just look at these adorable faces eagerly awaiting a family to call their own. We have more than 80 dogs, from puppies and adolescents to adults and seniors, ready to fill your life with immeasurable love." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Guess which Disneyland character was voted favorite by employees? "34,000 Disneyland resort employees voted for their favorite characters that appear on the new Disney100 name tags – and the winner may surprise you." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• "Welcome back, Jennifer Niedringhaus! Jennifer serves as our Education & Engagement Operations Manager. 📚🎧🎶 Jennifer enjoys being part of the Philharmonic Society and has a long history with the organization." (Philharmonic Society of Orange County via Facebook)
• February homeschool social: "Join us for our February Homeschool Social! Children will have the opportunity to strengthen their cooking skills through making French toast with their friends. Register today at the link below! https://ymcaoc.org/member-link/#/programs..." (YMCA OF ORANGE COUNTY via Facebook)
• Decision will impact fireworks: "A ruling in this case could impact fireworks shows where fireworks are exploded over the water all over the region, including high-profile shows at Sea World in San Diego as well as displays in Huntington Beach, Marina del Rey, Dana Point." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and media producer. 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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