🌱 Go Rams! + San Clemente Brush Fire + New Jobs: You're Hired

Happy Wednesday, Orange County! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine today with a few clouds. High: 65. Low: 49.

'No Burn' Day issued for Orange County: The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential no-burn alert for Orange County through the end of Friday. (Orange County Patch)

Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. The Rams are going to the Super Bowl! The Rams were down 10 points in the fourth quarter in the NFC championship game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers and came back to beat the 49ers 20-17. The Rams will play the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI in front of fans at the SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13. Outside an exuberant post-game locker room, Rams coach Sean McVay said, “Love this team!" as he looks forward to the Super Bowl. You can read more about this story here: (OC Register)
2. If you were in the area of Camino Escollo in San Clemente this afternoon Jan. 30, you may have seen San Clemente Firefighters quickly knocking down a 50 feet x 50 feet vegetation fire on the hillside above Camino Escoll. The quick-acting firefighters prevented the fire from spreading. A firefighter handcrew quickly stamped out the hot spots. Investigators are looking into what started the fire. The OCSD thanked San Clemente Police Services for their help and neighbors who provided footage of flames. You can see footage and find out more about this story here: (Facebook)
3. Orange County businesses are hiring. Patch and ZipRecruiter are bringing you some of the best local job openings posted within the past week. Are you looking for full-time or part-time work? Here are a few of the latest job openings in our area: KXK Partners and RiverPoint in Anaheim, CA are hiring customer service representatives, and if you are bilingual and speak Mandarin, Identified Talent Solutions in Orange, California, is hiring. You can find out more about these and other job openings here: (Orange County Patch)

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Today in Orange County:

• Groundhog Day — Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce. (All Day)
• Winter Storytime (Main) — Orange Public Library — Kids. (10:30 a.m.)
• Virtual: Family Storytime (All Ages) at Ponderosa Branch. (10:30 a.m.)
• Admission Tickets — Sherman Library & Gardens. (10:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orange County Weekday Events: See what's happening in the area. (Orange County Patch)
• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "Freedom ride! Chance has just been rescued from a crowded shelter! He was picked up by Animal Control and no one came to claim him." (Facebook)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA: "Everyone knows to dial 911 in the case of an emergency, but what if it’s not an emergency?" (Facebook)
• Orange County Fire Authority: "We have responded to two reported residential dryer fires in the last day. Most of these are preventable with regular cleaning and maintenance." (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "Because the virus that causes COVID-19 can be shed not just from your nose and mouth but from stool as well, flushing that waste into a sewage system can help public health officials monitor virus levels." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Celebrate Lunar New Year at The District at Tustin Legacy! (Feb. 5)
• D. Yoder Family Sundays: Lunar New Year Celebration. (Feb. 6)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar. (Feb. 7)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar. (Feb. 8)
• Book Signing: "Diamond Is A Girl's Best Friend"...Diamond's Memoir by Susan Hoffman. (Feb. 8)
• 41st Annual CARSplus Convention: Networking for Success and Best Practices. (Feb. 25)
• The Most Romantic Evening In All of Orange County! (Feb. 25)
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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.