🌱Cliff Repairs Close Amtrak + $1M Romance Scammer To Plead Guilty

Hey, friends! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know, including:

• Amtrak service stopped for cliffside emergency repairs.
• "Romance scammer" stole hearts, and allegedly $1M.
• New home built for OC officer who lost a leg due to a drunk driver.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Amtrak service has been discontinued for at least two months, for emergency track repairs on the coastal route from LA through southern San Clemente in Orange County to San Diego. The Orange County Transportation Authority hired a geo-technical firm to immediately begin "emergency stabilization work" on the shifting tracks "to safely restore passenger rail service as soon as possible."(Times of San Diego)
2. A former Orange County police officer, who lost a leg after a collision with a drunk driver, will receive a new home from the Gary Sinise Foundation. The new home is being built for a former Orange police officer, Sharif Muzayen, 38, who lost a leg after being hit by a drunk driver while on duty in 2016. Muzayen is a veteran of the Marine Corps and served five years as an OC police officer. (Orange County Patch)
3. An OC "romance scammer" faces 30 years in prison for a $1 million swindle. An Irvine man is expected to plead guilty Monday to federal charges for allegedly scamming $1 million from former romantic partners. Ze'Shawn Stanley Campbell, 35, is accused of stealing money from at least ten victims "by lying about his wealth, his ownership of various businesses, his success in investing money, and his service in the military." After convincing romantic partners and others that he was successful, he asked for money "to support his businesses and to pay medical bills, according to the indictment filed in L.A. federal court." (Orange County Patch)

Today in Orange County:

• Morning Book Group - Aliso Viejo - Aliso Viejo Branch Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Kindergarten Readiness Storytime: Cypress Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Picture Day for Superheroes of Tustin (11:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Lexi needs a good home: "Presenting Lexi, a 9-month-old sugar plum who deserves to find stability and love. Lexi came to us after having lost THREE homes thru careless Craig's List placements. This poor girl just wants to find a place." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• A conversation about car safety: "This week, and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. These rules address the greatest dangers for teen drivers: alco..." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Padres sent Dodgers packing: "The San Diego Padres sent the Dodgers and their 111-win season packing on Saturday night, rallying for five runs in the seventh inning to beat the Dodgers, 5-3, in Game 4 of their National League Division Series." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Socks for families in need: "Got socks? 🧦 South Orange Rotary and Maplewood Rotary are collecting new socks for families in need. Drop socks off on main level of SOPL. #southorangenj #southorangevillagenj #southorangevillage #southorangedowntown #communitiesgiveba..." (South Orange Public Library via Instagram)

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— 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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