🌱 FBI Secret Role Revealed + Capistrano Vineyard + Sunset Cinema

Hello, Orange County! Paula Constance here with a fresh copy of the Orange County Daily.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds, then sunshine. High: 73 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. It's showtime! The O.C. Parks Sunset Cinema Series is returning with 12 free movies on Friday nights starting June 17 - September 2. Enjoy free family-friendly movies on the big screen in parks throughout Orange County and create wonderful summer memories. Take a look at the summer movie lineup, and save the dates. (Facebook)
2. A high-profile consultant is a witness in the corruption investigation surrounding the sale of Angel stadium that exploded in headlines last week. High profile California Democrat and O.C. political consultant, Melahat Rafiei, who advises O.C. candidates like Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan and marijuana businesses, revealed her role as an FBI witness in the investigation of Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu. Rafiei, who was approached by the FBI to find out if she was illegally influencing public officials, cooperated fully with the probe and said she is doing what she can "to help in their effort to root out corruption in Anaheim city government,” Rafiei said in a written statement. (Voice of OC)
3. One week after the Coastal Fire, residents from Laguna Nigel are suing Southern California Edison. The residents are accusing the utility's equipment of sparking the blaze that quickly burned 200 acres destroyed 20 homes and damaged 11 others. Authorities said no official cause of the fire has been announced. (Orange County Patch)
4. The San Juan Capistrano City Council is considering proposals to make use of available open space off of the 5 Freeway. A vineyard, orchards and farms, equestrian stables, and a place for hosting events are the top proposals the City Council and community are considering as they envision how San Juan Capistrano could make use of 65.5 acres of undeveloped space. (OC Register)

Today in Orange County:

• Anaheim Semper 5K & 10K Run hosted by the 13th MEU Adoption Committee. (7 a.m.)
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. (8 a.m.)
• Stewardship Saturday - Crystal Cove Conservancy. (8 a.m.)
• Music in the Parks Knott's Berry Show Choir Competition (Events). (8:15 a.m.)
• E-Waste Recycling Event - Placentia Chamber of Commerce. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "Belgian Malinois and GSDs are both great breeds. But please....research these breeds before bringing one home. They are NOT couch potatoes and neither breed is appropriate for a novice owner." (Facebook)
• Orange County Fire Authority: "The dedicated staff of the City of Laguna Niguel, doing all they could to help their residents, reached out to the Coastal Fire Incident Management Team." (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "The OC Health Care Agency reported 2,313,029 county residents were fully vaccinated as of Thursday. This represents about 71.8% of Orange County’s total population." (Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a freelance writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place.

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