🌱 Jail Food Inspection + Horse Therapy Center Helps Vets + Wilderness

Good morning, Orange County! Here are the most important things going on in OC today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice today. High: 71 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. A surprise onsite inspection by state regulators in March of food services at the Orange County Jail found that the kitchens were clean, orderly, well-stocked "and contained food items that were consistent with grocery store standards.” They found no moldy or improperly stored food as had been reported by a coalition of activist groups in December alleging inmates had been served cold and moldy food for years, violating state regulations. The state, along with the public health authority, said they will continue monitoring the Sheriff’s Department’s food for quality and methods of meal delivery, and "will have a follow-up visit this month." (Orange County Patch)
2. The Shea Therapeutic Riding Center in San Juan Capistrano is working with the South Orange County Vet Center to help veterans readjust to life at home and with their day-to-day struggles. Paul Worley, a retired highly decorated Marine veteran, came to the center looking for help to readjust to civilian life. He said a horse named Huckleberry was of his favorites at the San Juan Capistrano Center, adding, “He’s good to me even if I don’t deserve it.” Worley has been a regular at the San Juan Capistrano riding center for a year. You can read more about this story here: (OC Register)
3. Spring is the perfect time to spend time in nature. If you love hiking, biking, or taking a leisurely walk, Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park is a great place to "relax and enjoy nature," said OC Parks. Even if all you want to do is look for wildlife, find native plants, or listen to water trickling through a creek, it's a place where you will find calm, they added. (Instagram)

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Today in Orange County:

• Being a Parent — The Priority Center. (All Day)
• Kiwanis Club of Placentia Weekly meeting. (7:15 a.m.)
• Government Affairs Council — Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce. (8:30 a.m.)
• Cypress College — Application Workshop. (9:25 a.m.)
• Zoning Administrator Meeting — City of Newport Beach. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "Happy ending! Amanda has found her new home!" (Facebook)
• Orange County Fire Authority: "It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Dispatchers are the unsung heroes whose calming voice you hear in a crisis. This week we’re recognizing the hard work our dispatchers do every day." (Facebook)
• Orange County Pit Bull Rescue: "This article made the local news, so we’d like to pose the question to our followers. What would you do if you saw someone abusing a dog?" (Facebook)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA: "In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we encourage you to drop a comment on this post to thank our 911 Call Takers and Dispatchers for all that they do." (Facebook)

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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.