🌱 McDonalds Museum Throwback + Sheriff's Dept. Hiring + COVID-19

Good morning, Orange County! Here's everything you need to know that's happening in Orange County today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny day with a few clouds possible. High: 68. Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Have you been to The McDonald’s Museum in San Bernardino? This free nonprofit museum is a tribute to everything McDonalds, from stories about its founder and fun McDonald's memorabilia. They even have a cabinet with old Happy Meal toys you can buy. It is located on famous Route 66. You can read more about this story here: (Instagram)
2. The Orange County Sheriff's Department is hiring. What else does the OC Sheriff's Department do? Over the weekend, the all-volunteer OC Mountain Rescue Team joined 26 other California Mountain Search and Rescue (SAR) Teams for their annual re-accreditation where they were tested in (1) Technical Rope Rescue, (2) Snow and Ice Rescue, and (3) Man Tracking. If you are intersted in serving the OC Sheriff's Department, they are hiring. Contact the recruiting team by phone or email: recruiting@ocsheriff.gov. You can read more here: (Facebook)
3. Spring is coming and Orange County has had fewer deaths and hospitalizations from COVID-19, but worldwide, total of deaths from the pandemic is now over 6 million. While signs are encouraging, and vaccines and other methods are working, the pandemic, now entering its third year, is far from over. You can read more about this OC Register story here: (Facebook)

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Today in Orange County:

• ETS on Campus — Anaheim High. (8 a.m.)
• Fullerton College — Application Workshop. (8 a.m.)
• Prom Fashion Show — Savanna High. (8 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "Leilani, Amanda and Cupcake are the best of friends. They love to get together and chat about the types of families they hope will come and adopt them." (Facebook)
• Goodwill of Orange County: "Spring is around the corner! Shop festive greenery and spring-themed home decor at your local." (Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of Orange County: "It's make new friends Monday! Tell a friend about Girl Scouts, or make a small token like a friendship bracelet or SWAP and pass it along to a girl who you think would make a great Girl Scout." (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "The parade kicked off the 51st Festival of the Whales, featuring two fun-filled days in the harbor." (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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. One of my favorite jobs? Working with Imagineering for The Walt Disney Company.