🌱 Car Smashes Through Wall Into Home + Fierce Wind + Free EV Stations

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Orange County Daily, filled with everything you need to know right now. Including these updates:

• High wind alert for Orange County
• Driver crashes through a brick wall into an Anaheim home.
• Disney is now O.C.'s largest employer.
• REPOWER installs free EV stations "all over" Orange County.

But first, today's weather:

Windy with plenty of sunshine. High: 75 Low: 48.

Weather Alert:: Dangerous high winds and critical fire warning for Orange County. (Orange County Patch)

Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. Orange County is under a "red flag" and "high wind warning." On Tuesday, the National Weather Service raised the fire alert to "critical," with a high wind warning for Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton and Mission Viejo. The National Weather Service warned strong winds could "knock out power, ignite fires and make travel difficult in some areas." The high wind warning extends through Wednesday, 7 p.m.. (Orange County Patch)
2. "The Happiest Place on Earth" may also be the happiest place to work, as Disney’s workforce topped 2019 levels in Orange County. The Walt Disney Company is officially Orange County’s largest­ employer, after the pandemic had closed its Anaheim theme parks "for over a year" and Disney had to cut "nearly two-thirds" of its workforce. As of last month, "the Burbank-based company employed 34,000 employees." (subscription/Orange County Business Journal)
3. REPOWER OC is installing free EV charging stations "all over Orange County," making it easier for SoCal to embrace California's executive order to phase out gas-powered vehicles. REPOWER OC owner Eddie McLaughlin said his company also installs solar panels and "works alongside power companies" to install the free charging stations. He also "helps business owners install solar panels and charging stations." (MENAFN.COM)
4. Not even a brick wall could stop a driver from crashing into an Anaheim home early Tuesday morning. A "driver plowed through a brick wall" and crashed into an Anaheim home 1:30 a.m. in the 2300 block of Falmouth Avenue—and it was all caught on surveillance video. The "homeowner said the crash was so loud it woke him up." "No arrests have been made and the cause of the crash remains under investigation." (KABC-TV)

Today in Orange County:

• Letters to Santa - City of Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation (8 a.m.)
• Classic Car Show - Placentia Chamber of Commerce (4 p.m.)
• Bilingual English/Spanish Family Storytime: Stanton Library (4 p.m.)
• Homework Help: Cypress Library - Cypress Branch Library (4 p.m.)
• Naturalization Workshop at Central Library - Anaheim (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Get ready for the Turkey Trot: "We can hardly believe that the Turkey Trot OC 5K is already in its ninth year! After almost a decade, this race has helped change the lives of SO many hurting and homeless families — and it’s all because of amazing participants." (Orange County Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Tustin race: "🗳️ Ray Schnell is ahead of Frank Gomez in Tustin's City Council race to represent the city's District 3 area." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Sea Dreamin' Tour: "ON SALE: Tunnel vision is bringing their SEA DREAMIN TOUR to our Constellation Room ⭐ with special guest Dubbest. Tickets are on sale NOW!" (The Observatory Orange County via Facebook)
• Suspected of embezzlement: "The former executive is suspected using his position at the Newport Beach-based KBS Realty Advisors to embezzle money." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you 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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