🌱 High Wildfire Alert + Skating Rink Opens + Deadly Street Takeover

Hello again! It's Saturday in Orange County and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening today, including:

• A wildfire red flag warning was issued for Orange County.
• Ice skating rink now open in Huntington Beach.
• Man struck by car fleeing Anaheim street takeover.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 70 Low: 48.

Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. A red flag warning was issued for Orange County with an increased risk of wildfires due to low humidity and strong Santa Ana winds Saturday. The warning "will be in effect from 1 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday" for the Malibu coast and coastal Orange County to inland areas and the Santa Ana Mountains. Another wind advisory has been issued for Saturday through early Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Strong winds "are expected to peak through early Saturday afternoon," forecasters said. (Orange County Patch)
2. Swish! Get on the ice at the Paséa Hotel & Spa's Ice Rink "where the sand meets the snow." The Huntington Beach ice rink is back for a third year with "oceanfront ice skating, reserved firepit experiences, theme nights, holiday cocktails and bites, group skate sessions, performances and more." The ice skating rink will be open from Nov. 25 to Dec. 31. (Orange County Patch)
3. A man was struck by a car that was fleeing a "wild" Anaheim street takeover when police arrived. The incident happened around 10 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of South Rio Vista Street and East South Street. Surveillance video showed a red Ford Mustang doing doughnuts before police arrived. "People are getting hurt and it’s not funny. It’s not a game,” said area resident Bret Walton. (KTLA Los Angeles)

Today in Orange County:

• Letters to Santa - City of Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation (8 a.m.)
• Main Street Creativity Corner In-Person - Huntington Beach (9 a.m.)
• Vietnamese Bilingual Storytime - Fountain Valley Library (11 a.m.)
• Family Tour of Sherman Gardens November 26 - Corona Del Mar (11 a.m.)
• Fall Fun Family Storytime and Craft - East Anaheim (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Can this be the same dog?: "AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Hard to believe this is the same dog, isn't it? Meet ZARA. When we first rescued her from the shelter, she was malnourished, her ribs were showing and her fur was missing in patches. She had been very badly treated." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Thankful to serve: "Happy Thanksgiving from the Orange County Sheriff's Department! 🦃 We are always thankful to serve such a wonderful community." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Thanksgiving wishes: "On behalf of everyone at the Orange County Fire Authority, we wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving. #Thanksgiving" (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• Beautiful spaces to explore: "🍂 We're thankful for all the beautiful spaces to explore and enjoy at OC Parks and grateful for our staff working through the holiday! 👟 OC Parks are a perfect place to visit for an impromptu Turkey trot. 🦃" (OC Parks via Instagram)
• Music-filled season: "🍂🦃🥧 The Philharmonic Society would like to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! We are extremely grateful for your continued support, and are beyond excited to experience the rest of this beautiful, music-filled season with you. As a remind..." (Philharmonic Society of Orange County via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you around!

— Paula Constance

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