🌱 Best Friends Donate Kidneys + Santa Ana Streetcar Update

Hi all. Paula Constance here with your fresh copy of the Orange County Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll read about these stories and more...

• A couple donated kidneys to save their best friends.
• Public meeting announced for an update on the OC Streetcar project.
• Cruisin' for a Cure: "The Largest One Day Car Show On The West Coast."

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 91 Low: 68.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Orange County:

1. Did you hear about this incredible story? Two best friends in Orange County donated their kidneys to a couple in need. Orange County resident Ron Morales was told that he needed a kidney transplant, and both he and his wife, Chris, "knew they needed to act fast." When Ron's best friend, Brad Thompson, heard that Ron needed a kidney, "he stepped up and offered his own," KTLA reported. And that's not all. Seven years earlier, Ron's wife Chris was in the same situation. Her best friend and Brad's wife, Debbie, "offered her own." (Orange County Patch)
2. What's happening with the downtown Streetcar construction project in Santa Ana? Find out about and track construction activities, lane closures, parking restrictions, property access and more at the OC Streetcar Public Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, 1000 E. Santa Ana Boulevard, Suite 100. There will be a brief presentation and a Q & A session in both English and Spanish. (New Santa Ana)
3. Cruisin' for a Cure, a procession of classic cars, lined up Saturday morning at the Orange County fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. The 21st annual classic car event returned in full force after a pandemic break, with 3,000 vehicles. The event raised funds and awareness for prostate cancer prevention, offering free prostate-screening blood tests, and was billed as the “largest one-day car show on the West Coast.” (Los Angeles Times)

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Today in Orange County:

• Think Goodness Fundraiser to Support Placentia Businesses (All Day)
• Google Analytics 101 - Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce (10 a.m.)
• Oak View Branch Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime & Playtime at Oak View Branch Library (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Help German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County with orphans: "GSROC is always looking for volunteers to help with our orphans. 🐾 Volunteers may take them for walks, transport them for vet care, help them look their best for adoption events, and more." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Orange County Fire Authority Suicide Prevention Month: "We are walking together this week in solidarity as part of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. This is a time to focus on how we support one another in our personal families and in our fire family." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department says to "anticipate danger": "Situational awareness means being aware of what’s going on around you so you can anticipate danger and take action. #SituationalAwarenessDay" (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Become a CASA of Orange County volunteer, Court Appointed Special Advocate: "He needs someone to listen, someone who cares, someone who will speak up on his behalf. He needs a CASA volunteer. A young person in the foster care system may have multiple social workers, attorneys, and foster parents - but only one CA..." (CASA of Orange County - Court Appointed Special Advocates via Facebook)
• Three council members ask for hold on ruling to remove them: "The appeal asks for an immediate hold on the judge's ruling, which removes the three council members at the end of this week." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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— 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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