🌱 Five Star Bakery + Free Life Jackets + Lowest Taxes In California

Hello, friends! It's me, Paula Constance, your host of the Orange County Daily — here to share what's happening in O.C. today.

First, today's weather:

Areas of fog, then sun. High: 84 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. This Orange County bakery is ‘Bucket List' worthy, according to Yelp fans. The Baking Fool in Garden Grove earned fifth place on Yelp's list of the top 22 bakeries in the U.S. The list, released this month, said The Baking Fool bakery was established in 2016, and earned a "stellar five-star rating"from fans. Reviewers praised the owner, Larry, noting "his kindness" and mentioned the tasty desserts "that are a 'hit' at birthday parties, weddings and all other occasions." You can find out more about this story here: (NBC Southern California)
2. If you need a life jacket, the O.C. Sheriffs Department will lend you one for free! Under California law, every child under 13 years old that is "on a moving recreational vessel of any length" has to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket "that's in serviceable condition." Stop by any of the O.C. Sheriff Harbor Patrol Stations to pick up your free Coast Guard-approved life jacket. #TipTuesday. (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
3. California is known for expensive real estate—it has some of the highest priced homes in the nation, but real estate professional Stanley Bae, of Orange County, said there are a handful of cities" with surprisingly low property taxes. Alturas, in Modoc County, had the lowest property taxes in California with a population of around 10,000 people. Weaverville, in Northern California near Oregon, is a rural area of 13,000 people that also has low property taxes, Bae said. Discover other California towns where you can save on property taxes here:(Sea Isle News)

Today in Orange County:

• Crazy Hair Day - Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach. (All Day)
• Community Affairs Committee Meeting - Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce. (9 a.m.)
• Community Engagement Council - Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce. (9:30 a.m.)
• Movie Day at Euclid Branch - Anaheim Public Library - Children's' Programs. (3:30 p.m.)
• Camp Adventure Family Fun Time at Central Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Looking for a dog that is sweet, friendly and always seems to have a doggy smile on his face?" (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• O.C. Parks: "Get ready for a cinematic adventure into the wild with your loved ones. This Friday, June 17 OC Parks presents the first Sunset Cinema event of the summer at Craig Regional Park in Fullerton with a screening of Jumanji." (OC Parks via Instagram)
• Orange County Department of Ed: "For many, a second chance can be an opportunity of a lifetime. 96 students graduated from Sunburst Youth Academy, a military-style program, this month with a new outlook on life." (Orange County Department of Ed via Instagram)
• Goodwill of Orange County: "Did you know? Donating one working computer to #OCGoodwill equals more than six hours of job training for those facing barriers to employment in our communities." (Goodwill of Orange County via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter.

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