🌱 New French Restaurant + Corgi Beach Party + 'Salute To Fresh' Expo

Hello, Orange County! Let's start with everything you need to know going on in Orange County today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and a beautiful day. High: 79. Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. Two chef friends are teaming up to open up a new French restaurant, Populaire, in late May at the South Coast Plaza. Ross Pangilinan, who owns and operates Terrace by Mix Mix at South Coast Plaza, Mix Mix Kitchen & Bar in Santa Ana and ReMix Kitchen Bar in Long Beach, will be partners in the new culinary venture with Nicholas Weber, the former executive chef of 24 Carrots and who has worked at Catal Restaurant at Downtown Disney, Pinot Provence in Costa Mesa and The Cannery in Newport Beach. Pangilinan said they "work really well together. "Webber added, "There’s no one I trust more.” You can read more about this story here: (OC Register)
2. Saturday is Corgi Beach Day at the Huntington Dog Beach. The annual Corgi Dog Beach Day and festival on April 2 started 10 years ago when Kelly and Dan McLemore were trying to find furry friends for their corgi, Mr. Pickles. They created a social media solicit looking for other corgis to hang out at the Huntington Dog Beach for the afternoon. What started as a beach day with 15 corgi lovers became 100 corgis the following year and has grown more every year. On Saturday, more than a thousand corgis will attend the beach day festival, where they will find 28 booths, food trucks, contests, corgi gear and entertainment. You can read the full story here: (OC Register)
3. The 2022 FPFC Expo, Salute To Fresh, is coming to the Anaheim Convention Center on Wednesday, April 6. The Fresh Produce and Floral Council Expo is dedicated to the "frontline heroes" that remained committed to the industry throughout the challenging times of the pandemic over the last two years. Attendees can connect with retailers, learn about new product innovations, and network with industry professionals. You can read the full story here: (FPFC)

Today in Orange County:

• City Council Meeting — City of Yorba Linda. (All Day)
• Fullerton College — Application Workshop. (9:30 a.m.)
• Job & Resource Fair (Events) — Huntington Beach Adult School. (10 a.m.)
• Admission Tickets — Sherman Library & Gardens. (10:30 a.m.)
• Co- Chamber Luncheon with Special Guest Speaker District Attorney Todd Spitzer. (11:45 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Five New Orange County area homes for sale: (Orange County Patch)

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