🌱 Kei Concepts Openings + OC Parks Music Lineup + Fire Dept. Split

Hello, Orange County! Here's everything you need to know to your day started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 97 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. Orange County's Hottest Restaurant Group, Kei Concepts, is creating many of OC's busiest restaurants. Kei Concepts has several restaurants in a bustling plaza at the intersection of Brookhurst Street and Edinger Avenue in Fountain Valley. At least five more projects are coming to Southern California including Italian fusion dining, a high-end coffeehouse, a line of seasonings, and a hot pot/dim sum combo. Chef/partner Viet Nguyen’s success comes from his connection to his Vietnamese roots and a flair for big flavors. (Eater LA)
2. The Fullerton and Brea fire departments will split this summer after a decade of sharing a centralized fire chief and command staff to save money. Brea Mayor Cecilia Hupp said challenges with hiring under a shared command and uncertainty over Fullerton’s future in the partnership were the reasons for each community to staff their own fire department. Over the last few years Brea has been doing very well financially, she said, and the cost savings "were not as impactful as they once were." (Our Community Now)
3. OC Parks announced the line-up for the return of their free Summer Concert Series. The summer concerts will take place in OC Parks throughout the county on Thursday nights, from Jun. 23 through Aug. 25. The outdoor concerts are free, parking is included, and the talent is family-friendly. Doors open at 5 p.m. (OCRegister)

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Today in Orange County:

• Oasis Sailing Club Opening Day Ceremonies/Open House Event. (10:30 a.m.)
• American Showcase 2022 - Anaheim Convention Center. (All Day)
• Little Seedlings Story Time - Sherman Library & Gardens. (10 a.m.)
• Rock-N-Roll Storytime - Huntington Beach Public Library. (11 a.m.)
• Placentia Power Networking - Placentia Chamber of Commerce. (11:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orange County Registrar Of Voters Is Hiring: The OC Registrar of Voters is hiring Customer Service Employees. (Patch)
• Latest Open Houses: In and around the Orange County area. (Orange County Patch)
• Orange County: Pets Up For Adoption Nearby. (Orange County Patch)
• Midday Stock Roundup. (Orange County Business Journal)

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— Paula Constance

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