🌱 Mini Cupcakes For Mother's Day + Immediate Drought Action + Gospel

Good morning, Orange County! Let's catch up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds and fog, then sun. High: 69 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Mini cupcakes topped with lovely rosettes from SusieCakes are among the many Mother's Day choices in Orange County to help make Mother's Day special! Mother's Day falls on May 8, and if you are looking for places to celebrate with mom and the family, you will find everything from brunch and dinner ideas to on-site dining specials and takeout on Orange County Patch! Some specials run all weekend, and others may require reservations or ordering in advance, so don't delay! Find out more here: (Orange County Patch)
2. Listen to the soulful sounds of gospel music as the Musco Center proudly presents the Gospel Voice of OC on Juneteenth. Discover a celebration African Americans through the influence of gospel music and its history to the present day. One hundred plus performers span over 20 cities throughout Orange County and beyond. (OC Breeze)
3. Amid a worsening drought in the state, a water shortage was declared Tuesday. Urgent action is needed by millions of Southern California residents to conserve water. Across Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will limit watering to one day a week, and residents are urged to replace lawns with native plants requiring less water. You can read the full story here: (Orange County Patch)

Today in Orange County:

• Band Pops Concert 7 - 9 p.m. — La Habra High School. (All Day)
• Balancing Work and Family — The Priority Center. (All Day)
• Palm Lane Charter School Spring Concert. (All Day)
• "A Better High: Substance Abuse Prevention and Dealing with Disappointment" Webinar. (Events) (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Local Jobs: Check out who's hiring in the Orange County area. (Orange County Patch)
• Orange County: Five latest properties for sale. (Orange County Patch)
• O.C. Parks: "The wait is almost over! Four new animals have a brand-new home at the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park!" (Instagram)
• Orange County Register: "A horse has died after suffering a racing injury at Los Alamitos Race Course, state regulators confirmed Sunday — one month after officials said the Cypress track had taken a series of steps aimed at improving safety." (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.