🌱 Be Prepared For Flooding + New $80 Million Medical Offices In Brea

Good morning, everybody! It's Paula Constance back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything happening in Orange County today. New in this edition:

• Water polo coach dies suddenly.
• Orange County is under a flood watch.
• Where to buy your Mega Millions ticket in Orange County.
• New $80 million medical office owner in Brea.

But first, today's weather:

Cool with rain, some heavy. High: 62 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. A beloved Orange County water polo coach died unexpectedly at 28. The water polo community is mourning the sudden loss of Francisco “Paco” Gonzalez, who died suddenly on Monday. Gonzalez was the head boys' water polo coach and a special education teacher at Tustin High School, and he also coached the North Irvine Water Polo Club. A Go Fund Me page has been created for his family. (Orange County Patch)
2. Yes, more rain today. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Orange County from Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. A strong Pacific storm is moving through inland California, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The NWS advised residents to be ready "to take action" and be prepared for flooding. OC Public Works crews piled sandbags in burn scar areas on unincorporated Orange County roads Wednesday. (msnNOW)
3. The Mega Millions prize has soared to $960 million. If you plan to buy a ticket in Orange County, find a retailer near you. The Mega Millions numbers drawn Tuesday were 25, 29, 33, 41, 44 and the Mega number was 18. (Orange County Patch)
4. An Orange County medical office has a new owner for $80 million. Healthcare Property Advisors is the new owner of Imperial Mariner, "a four-building medical office campus in Brea." Some of the new tenants coming to town are AdelFi, St. Jude Heritage Medical Group, NCH Management, and Emart America. The "Imperial Mariner was 89 percent occupied at the time of the transaction." (Commercial Property Executive)

Today in Orange County:

• Makerspace Open Hours In-Person - Huntington Beach Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Color Me Calm @ El Toro Library - El Toro Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Sunset Social - Placentia Chamber of Commerce (5:00 PM)
• Open Mic Night at Central Library for all ages - Anaheim (5:00 PM)
• First Thursdays Art Walk - Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A happy ending: "HAPPY ENDING!! Our very own Madeline and Malachi have found their forever home! Complete with their own little boy as a playmate. What a great way to start 2023. We are all so thrilled they have found love and happiness." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• An ammonia leak: "Buena Park - Firefighters received a call for an ammonia leak at a bottling facility in the 6600 block of Caballero Bl at 2:58 this morning. The OCFA hazardous materials team determined what the hazardous material was." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• Paying tribute to a fallen colleague: "After days of mourning, the department's Mounted Enforcement Detail paid tribute to a fallen colleague." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts made the list: "🎉 Wow!! The OC Register's recently released list of the 125 Most Influential People of 2022, happens to have a couple spots filled by GSOC's very own. Congratulations Jasmine Chhabria, Girl Scout Alum, and Natalie Salvatierra." (Girl Scouts of Orange County via Facebook)
• Celebrating Mentoring Month: "January is National Mentoring Month! We celebrate and thank all of our CASA volunteers who are important mentors to youth in foster care, providing stability, support, and guidance." (CASA of Orange County - Court Appointed Special Advocates via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and producer.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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