🌱 Buses Will Run + Who Funds Local Politicians? + Shared Gardens

Hello, again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this autumn morning with your new copy of the Orange County Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick review of everything happening in O.C. today, including updates on:

• Are community gardens the new town squares?
• Who is funding Orange County candidates?
• Buses will run Monday and Tuesday so commuters can vote.

But first, today's weather:

Rain; breezy in the afternoon. High: 64 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. Will community gardens be the new town squares in Orange County? Community gardens are popular in cities like Anaheim, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach and Fullerton. They're outdoor spaces where local residents, who "live in apartments or condos with a small patio or balcony" can have a green space outside where they can grow and harvest organic vegetables, and donate a portion of the harvest to charity, said Anna Dreifus, a Huntington Beach resident and president of its community garden. Dreifus added that community gardens are "a natural social space where gardening beginners and experts work together." (Voice of OC)
2. Who is financing Orange County politicians? Regardless of who wins on Tuesday, it's now easier to find out who is funding candidates in Orange County, thanks to Chapman University students and the Voice of OC. They evaluated "all 34 Orange County cities’ websites" and summed up which cities make it easy for residents to find the source of candidate financing. Find your city here: (Voice of OC)
3. Buses will be running on Monday and Tuesday to allow people to vote, union leaders said. Teamsters "lifted the picket lines" so commuters "could get to the polls on Election Day," as talks continued over the days-long OCTA transportation workers' strike. Eric Jimenez, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 952, told City News Service on Sunday that if no agreement is reached by Wednesday, the union "likely will hit the picket lines again," adding that talks are going "pretty slow." (Orange County Patch)

Today in Orange County:

• Raising Confident, Competent Children in Spanish - Anaheim (All Day)
• Tustin Economic Development Meeting - Tustin Chamber of Commerce (8:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sheriff welcomes K9s: "Please join us in welcoming K9 Cajun and K9 Canelo to the Special Services Bureau🐾👏" (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• $1,000 reward for stolen dog: "Stolen in Long Beach, CA. GSROC is offering $1,000 for the safe return of Jack. He was not adopted through our group, however we are all very concerned for his well-being. Please keep your eyes open and share widely. Missing 1 week." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• More rain: "Substantial rainfall expected by Monday morning is expected to continue throughout the day and Tuesday." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• "Arson is suspected as the cause of a fire that broke out near Brookhollow and Sunlight Creek in Lake Forest Sunday afternoon." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• "🗳️ Our Voter Guide includes candidates for Congress, state Senate, state Assembly and city council. ☑️ Click on the names for their responses to our candidate survey. ➡️ We asked questions about the future of public transportation." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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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