🌱 Daring Great Dane Rescue + Billionaire Sues City + Boysenberry

Hello, Orange County! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

First, today's weather:

A very warm day. High: 88 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. A Great Dane named Harley was rescued yesterday afternoon thanks to the Orange County Fire Authority. Harley fell down a steep hillside filled with rocks and shrubs behind the Orange County home where she lives. When her owner attempted to go down the hill to rescue her, they both became trapped on the treacherous hillside. Firefighters and technical rescue team members arrived to rescue the dog and her owner. Responders made sure that both dog and owner were fine before responding to another call. You can read more about this story here: (Facebook)
2. Environmentalists are often in conflict with developers, but this time, billionaire real estate developer Igor Olenicoff is suing Newport Beach. He wants to stop the construction of a city-approved 312-unit complex called Residences at 4400 Von Karman by the John Wayne airport, saying it will "negatively impact the community with traffic, noise and pollution." On Wednesday, a judge ruled that the city’s environmental review process was adequate, clearing the way for the Newport Beach project. You can read the full story here: (OC Register)
3. The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is back! This celebration of everything boysenberry is taking place at Knott’s Berry Farm starting on March 18 through April 24. During the pandemic, when the theme park closed, Knott’s introduced a "variety of food festivals" that encouraged guests to visit. The Knott’s Taste of Boysenberry Festival of 2021 included boysenberry foods, drinks, and handmade gifts. You can find out more about this story here: (Knotts Berry Farm)

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Today in Orange County:

• Jazz Jam at The Falls Lounge — Arts and Culture Events in Orange County. (9 p.m.)
• Developing Good Bedtime Routines in Spanish. (All Day)
• OC Workforce Solutions Mobile unit visit. (9 a.m.)
• Virtual Mock Interview: On-Site — Anaheim Workforce Connection. (10:30 a.m.)
• Admission Tickets — Sherman Library & Gardens. (10:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nominees announced for Orange County high school Artist of the Year 2022. (OCRegister)
• Orange County’s COVID-19 hospitalizations are inching downward: (CBS Los Angeles)
• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "Available for adoption. Hi, it's me, Georgia." (Facebook)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA: "Residents in Orange County Sheriff’s Department contract cities and unincorporated areas will be able to better track public safety issues in their neighborhoods by using CrimeMapping.com." (Facebook)
• The Observatory Orange County: "Sold out. See you in the Constellation Room tonight for END with Portrayal of Guilt, Yashira & Wake! Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m." (Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: I am a freelance writer, author, and media producer. I am committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. One of my favorite jobs? Working with Imagineering for The Walt Disney Company.