🌱 Laguna Beaches 'Takeover' Approved + Breakfast Burritos Roundup

Hi, all! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Orange County Patch newsletter. Let's star today with what's happening in Orange County, including...

• The City of Laguna Beach will take over supervision of beaches from the county.
• See The Wonderful Winter of Oz holiday pantomime.
• Find great breakfast burritos in Orange County.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 66 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Orange County approved a February "takeover" by the City of Laguna Beach, of several beaches, including lifeguard services. The move will allow the county to save on the expense of maintaining the beaches. With the money saved, the county can invest "in other park programs." The beaches that will be turned over the city include Aliso Beach, Camel Point Beach, Laguna Royale Beach, Table Rock Beach, Thousand Steps Beach and West Street Beach. (Orange County Patch)
2. If you're looking for things to do in O.C. this week, the "Wonderful Winter of Oz: A Holiday Panto" will be performed at the Laguna Playhouse. This holiday show is based on the British tradition of pantomime, where "Dorothy is transported to the world of witches and munchkins by a blizzard, rather than a tornado, on Christmas Eve." The show will run from Dec. 7-13. (Orange Coast Magazine)
3. Who doesn't love a quick and affordable breakfast burrito? Check out these four Orange County breakfast burrito spots: You can pick up a "massive" stuffed breakfast burrito at Troy's Drive-In in Orange with "breakfast sides." If you're in Fullerton, you have two great choices: Pepe’s Finest breakfast burritos near Cal State Fullerton, and George’s Burgers on W. Commonwealth Ave., where you'll find "hearty" breakfast burritos. In Santa Ana, stop by Nate’s Korner, where the focus is on sandwiches, but you'll also find Nate’s Favorite: "a burrito with egg whites, black beans, grilled onions, serrano peppers." (The Daily Titan)

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Today in Orange County:

• Annual Give Thanks SmArt with Art! - Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce (All Day)
• Holiday Lights Contest - City of Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation (All Day)
• Letters to Santa - City of Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation (8 a.m.)
• OC Workforce Solutions Mobile Stop- Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Terrorist attack simulation: "The Orange County All Hazard Incident Management Team 3 (AHIMT) was challenged with managing an incident simulating a terrorist attack today. Team 3 under the leadership of incident commander, Shane Sherwood brought their training." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• Alumni update: "ALUMNI UPDATE! CLEO has settled into life with her new mom and is one happy dog. She and her mom love going places together." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Shop during the day: "It's always safer to shop during daylight hours 🌞. If you must shop at night, try taking a friend or family member with you. #HolidayTipTuesday" (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Angels Stadium: "The MLB commissioner said at the Winter Meetings that Angels current ownership is trying to have the sale completed by Opening Day, but that depends on whether they can get through the bidding process that quickly." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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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