🌱 HS Teacher On Leave + Everyone Graduated + Gospel Voices Of OC

Hey, friends! Today’s National Donald Duck Day; did you know that the character was first introduced in 1934? It's Friday in Orange County, and I'm back with what's happening in the community. Today we'll cover:

• 🤔 The Santa Ana city council meeting.
• 🍜 New Michelin Guide discoveries in the OC.
• 👩‍🎓 A successful Los Alamitos High School.

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🌤️ But first, today's weather:

Low clouds breaking. High: 72 Low: 62.

⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Across Orange County

• Mohsen #3 at 5981 Westminster Blvd. in Westminster, $4.28
• Mobil at 8471 Walker St. in La Palma, $4.29
• Costco at 910 S Harbor Blvd. in Fullerton, $4.35

🏖️ Vacation Poll!
Are you traveling this summer? What is your favorite type of vacation? So far, 50 percent choose a camping trip, while 25 percent each favor a road trip or a staycation.

📰 Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Tuesday’s Santa Ana city council meeting was contentious. Two children asked Mayor Valerie Amezcua for an apology, which she reportedly didn’t give. They and others asked for a city-funded youth center or a digital library “instead of a police athletic program at an old fire station.” Neighbors pointed fingers at the spending disparity between youth spaces and police, which is noteworthy because a quarter of the city’s residents are under 18 years of age. (Voice of OC)
2. The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District put an El Dorado High School teacher on administrative leave. She was recorded delivering a rather explicit sex ed lesson to students. While the school district declined to identify the educator, it did go on record saying that “district employees are trusted to exercise professional judgment” against the backdrop of defined expectations. (Fox)
3. In other education news, Los Alamitos High School celebrated a graduation ceremony where 100 percent of seniors received their diplomas. On Tuesday, all 733 students walked across the stage at the Santa Ana Bowl. Los Alamitos Unified Superintendent Andrew Pulver credited the “dedication of our students, the unwavering support of their families, and the exceptional commitment of our educators and staff.” (Patch)
4. The Michelin Guide discovered ten more Southern California restaurants that you don’t want to miss. In the OC, there are Kaori Sushi in Fullerton, which impressed with gyu tongue, Poppy & Seed in Anheim (check out the grits), and Taira Sushi & Sake in Garden Grove (tender firefly squid). (The Mercury News/paywall)
5. The second annual Gospel Voices of OC concert will take place on Saturday at the Musco Center for The Arts in Orange. Headed by Debora Wondercheck, it focuses on a “multi-generational artistic celebration of gospel music presented from 1865 to the present day.” Wondercheck is a champion for performing “classical music written by Black Americans long gone, but never forgotten.” This event appeals to all age groups! (L.A. Sentinel)

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📆 Today in Orange County:

Friday, June 9

• Chapter A Week Book Group discusses "Where the Crawdads Sing" at the Irvine Heritage Park Library (9 AM)
• Lake Forest Business Expo at the Lake Forest Civic Center (9:30 AM)
• 3-4-5 Jump & Jive at the Euclid Branch Library in Anaheim (11:30 AM)
• Main Street Classic Car Show in Garden Grove (4 PM)
• World Music Series features the Firebird Ensemble at the Heisler Park Amphitheater in Laguna Beach (6:30 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Congratulations to the Class of 2023 from Orange High School! 🎉👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Check out the gallery of pictures from today's graduation ceremony on the OUSD website at https://www.orangeusd.org/our-schools/2023-graduation. Link in bio." (Orange Unified School District via Instagram)
• "The OCFA along with dignitaries from the community of Emerald Bay, family, and friends had the honor to present Senior Officer Reserve Firefighter David Skarman with his 30 Year Badge." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• "The Angels Baseball Foundation named eight Orange County eighth-graders the 2023 Angels AVID scholars. Each honoree received a $10,000 college scholarship, a custom Angels jersey and a laptop before attending a special pre-game ceremony." (Orange County Department of Ed via Instagram)
• "🎉 Congratulations to Jacqueline for receiving our Girl Scout Take Action Award! Jacqueline’s Gold Award project titled “Hands-Only CPR Saves Lives” focuses on hands-only CPR, which has a higher success rate than traditional CPR." (Girl Scouts of Orange County via Facebook)
• "Is your home ready for a wildfire? 🏡 Strong winds can cause embers to travel up to 5 miles! 🔥 💨 Embers can land in small open spaces on your roof or walls, and ignite, threatening your home. To give your home a better chance of survival, visit ocfa.org/RSG." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Christ follower. Wife. Book dragon. Proud supporter of the Oxford comma.

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