🌱 FBI Investigates Stadium Deal + Costal Fire Heroes + Protestors

Good morning, neighbors! Here's everything happening today in Orange County.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and a delightful day. High: 77 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Thousands of people frustrated by the news that the Supreme Court is ready to overturn Roe v. Wade, marched, spoke, sang, and protested throughout Southern California Saturday. The protesters were part of a national movement frustrated by the recent news that the Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade. (Facebook)
2. The Coastal Fire that burned 200 acres and rapidly spread through Laguna Niguel has been 100 percent contained, Orange County Fire Authority said Tuesday. The wildfire, which began Wednesday around 2:45 p.m. as a small fire less than an acre in size, quickly grew to 3 acres within an hour and overnight had scorched to 200 acres causing 900 residents to be evacuated. The Coastal Fire destroyed 20 homes and damaged 12 others, but could have been much worse if it wasn't for the heroic effort of firefighters who expertly fought and contained the blaze. Two firefighters who suffered minor injuries fighting the blaze and are "recovering and doing well," the fire authority said on Twitter. You can read the full story here: (Orange County Patch)
3. A new controversy is surrounding the sale of Angel stadium. The FBI has launched a corruption investigation surrounding the sale of Angel stadium. Attorney General Bonta's office asked a judge put the agreement between the city and state for the sale on a 60-day hold. An affidavit filed in federal court May 12 says Federal authorities want to find out if Sidhu “shared privileged and confidential information" with the Angels during negotiations over the sale to help finance his reelection campaign – possibly through a political action committee, which spends money on political advertising. Federal officials allege that Sidhu pushed the deal through this year to benefit his campaign. You can read the full story here: (Voice Of OC)

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Today in Orange County:

• Library Travelogue! - Huntington Beach Public Library. (All Day)
• Breakfast Panel: Wellness in Mind, Body, and Spirit. (7:30 a.m.)
• How to Franchise your Business - Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce. (10 a.m.)
• Taft Tuesday Book club (Taft) - Orange Public Library and History Center - Adults. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "HAPPY ENDING! Remus is one happy Belgian Malinois!" (Facebook)
• O.C. Parks: "What a purrfect pair! These two new sister mountain lion cubs at the OC Zoo need some paw-some names and we want you to help pick them!" (Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Orange County: "A Day of Career Inspiration and Championing Girl Ambition! Girl Scouts in grades 8-12 will gain insight and inspiration by learning about different careers, participating in hands-on..." (Facebook)
• South Orange Public Library: "Teens can learn to sew with South Orange local artisan, Ms. Ellen, of SewIt! Workshop on Thursday May 19, at 3:30 p.m.. This session, teens will make a nap mask. Check our stories and highlights for this & other events! Space is limited so gra..." (Instagram)

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— Paula Constance

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