🌱Building Boom + Cookie Recall + Free School Supplies+ Smash And Grab

Good morning! Hello, it's me, Paula Constance, your host of the Orange County Daily. Keep reading for everything happening in O.C. today.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun today. High: 82 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. O.C.'s building boom is in full swing. Garden Grove is "roaring back" from the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. Projects of huge hotels, new eateries, and brand-new office space will transform areas of Garden Grove. The projects are set to begin "in the near future," according to Lisa Kim, assistant city manager and director of community and economic development. (Orange County Tribune)
2. A nonprofit is offering free back-to-school Supplies for Orange County families! Any school-aged child who receives a physical examination can receive free school supplies. A recent survey found that parents are planning to spend "$661 per child, on average, this upcoming school year." That's an increase of 8 percent from last year." "Our hope is that families who take part in the program this summer will enter the new school year feeling confident and healthy.” The program started Tuesday and runs through Aug. 31 while supplies last. (NBC Southern California)
3. Trader Joe's has recalled its popular snickerdoodle cookies for possible contamination. Trader Joe's announced a recall of its popular soft-baked snickerdoodle cookies this week, due to possible plastic contamination. The product being recalled for possible contamination with hard plastic pieces is Trader Joe’s Soft-Baked Snickerdoodles (SKU# 94075, BB (Best By) Date 02/03/2023). In an online statement, the retailer said: "If you purchased any Soft-Baked Snickerdoodles, please do not eat them. We urge you to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund," the company added. "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience." (ABC News)
4. Two Chanel stores, one in Beverly Grove and the other in Newport Beach Fashion Island. had items stolen and property damage in a "smash-and-grab" only 12 hours apart from one another. The burglary at Beverly Grove occurred at around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Police said that a white van was recovered, but there is no description of the other two vehicles involved. Five individuals were taken into custody. (NBC Southern California)

Today in Orange County:

• Main Street Creativity Corner In-Person. (9 a.m.)
• Saturdays' Arts & Crafts at Oak View Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Saturdays' Arts & Crafts — Huntington Beach Public Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Types Of Gardening Soil & Uses by California Rare Fruit Growers. (11 a.m.)
• Tabletop Saturdays at Oak View Branch Library In-Person. (12:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "Available for adoption. Looking for a dog to keep you company? Kids have all moved out and the house is kinda empty?" (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department, C.A.: "Have you seen Orion Gardner? We'd like to get him home safely." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "California State University Fullerton and Fullerton College join Disneyland's network of schools that offer free degree and certificate programs to hourly employees through Disney’s Aspire program." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "Disneyland will reopen the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage on Monday, after conducting a series of employee previews aboard the renovated attraction." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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— 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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