🌱 Big Rig Tip-Over Causes Traffic Jam + Celebration Of Blair's Life

Hello, all! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Orange County Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in OC today. In this edition, we have these stories and more:

• Traffic jam after 18-wheeler tips over.
• Celebration of Elliot Blair's life.
• The last great train robbery in Orange County.
• Shots fired in Westminster.

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Clouds give way to sun today. High: 71 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. If you were tied up in traffic just before noon on I-10 East Thursday, it was because an 18-wheeler overturned on I-10 East near the 864 mile marker. The mishap occurred in front of Rickenjacks restaurant. See the photos here: (KFDM-TV News)
2. A Celebration of Life will be held in Garden Grove Feb. 11 for the Orange County public defender who died while on vacation with his wife in Mexico. Elliot Blair died under suspicious circumstances while celebrating his first wedding anniversary in January. Family members said residents can "help celebrate the life of a dedicated public defender." Find out more here: (Orange County Patch)
3. When was the last great train robbery in Orange County? It happened in San Clemente on Aug. 24, 1925, well after "the Wild West was tamed," according to news accounts and research by the Orange County Historical Society. More details here: (San Clemente Times)
4. Police are investigating shots fired in Westminster early Wednesday morning. Police called it "an attempted murder incident" they suspect may be connected to "an earlier raid on an alleged illegal gambling" operation. Officers on the scene "found seven to eight shell casings in the alleyway" and a vehicle with a bullet lodged in it. (orangecountytribune.com)

Today in Orange County:

• Good Morning Anaheim-Networking Breakfast (7:30 AM)
• Providence St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group Clinic Grand Opening (9:00 AM)
• Chapter-a-Week Book Group - Irvine Heritage Park Library (9:00 AM)
• Membership Committee Meeting - Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• "Traffic collision and assault": "At 3:02 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2023, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Crown Valley Parkway reference a traffic collision and an assault. Upon arrival, deputies found Michael John ..." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Free for content creators: "Small businesses and content creators.. this is a ⚡️free resource ⚡️ made for you to help you create content for the month of February. Make sure you save it and share it with those you feel it may help." (Orange County Guide and OC events via Instagram)
• New Hyperion Theater show coming this summer: "Disneyland is preparing to bring a new Broadway-caliber theatrical production to the Hyperion Theater this summer after three years of inactivity." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Homeless man pleads guilty, says he's innocent: "Defense attorney says her homeless client pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter to avoid life in prison, but insists he is innocent." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Kim runs for mayor: "Tammy Kim, who has served on the Irvine City Council since 2020, announced a run for mayor." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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Thought of the day:
"Life isn't about having everything. It's about finding meaning in everything. " - Joel Randymar

That's everything today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning!

— 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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