🌱 Broken Oil Pipe Plan Raises Alarm + Stolen Gold Medal + Free Tests

Hello, Orange County! I'm here in your inbox today to catch up on everything you need to know going on in our area. I'll get right to it.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. On World Oceans Day, environmental groups were joined by four Southern California representatives to speak out against Amplify Energy's plan to use a "streamlined' permitting process to repair and restart the use of its broken pipeline. The damaged pipeline poured 25,000 gallons of crude oil into the ocean off of Huntington Beach. Democratic lawmakers from parts of Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties sent a letter to four federal agencies raising the alarm over a plan by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to "let Amplify start using the 42-year-old pipeline again." The letter noted it's a "decades-old, subsea pipeline" with "aging infrastructure," that poses a threat to ecologically sensitive marine resources, coastal economy, and communities. You can read the full story here: (Long Beach Press Telegram)
2. A Gold Medal was stolen from an Olympian's car on May 25 when it was parked in a garage in the 1500 block of East Lincoln Avenue in Anaheim. The Anaheim Police Department said several items were stolen from the car of Olympic volleyball player Jordyn Poulter, 25, including the gold medal she won at the Tokyo Olympics. An Anaheim man was charged with the thefts on Tuesday. You can read more about this story here: (Orange County Patch)
3. Orange County Fairgrounds is offering free drive-through COVID-19 tests Mondays-Fridays, from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., through June 10. Testing is available for travelers and community members, with results available in 15-30 minutes. PCR tests are also available for $139, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PCR results take 24-48 hours. Some airlines and travel destinations require a PCR test, organizers noted. You can read more here: (South OC Beaches)

Today in Orange County:

• World Oceans Week. (10 a.m.)
• FREE: Classic Car Show and Live Music on Historic Main Street (4 p.m.)
• FREE: Live Music at The Cliff - Arts and Culture Events in Orange County (6 p.m.)
• Summer Concert: Family Style (All Time Favorites) (6:30 p.m.)
• FREE: Live Music at Metro Pointe - Arts and Culture Events in Orange County (6:30 p.m.)
• FREE: Laguna Niguel Concerts in The Park (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• OCPS: "JOB FAIR ALERT: Candidates have until June 12th to register for our June 16th Live Virtual Teacher Job Fair Event! Come grow with us and make a difference in our community as a teacher in Orange County Public Schools." (OCPS via Instagram)
• Orange County Register: "Even with the vote-by-mail option, the lack of exciting races looks like it kept some from casting ballots. What will that mean for representation?" (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this day off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow 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.

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