🌱 New Summer Flights + Two Arrested For Stealing $500M + Snow In OC

Hi everyone! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Orange County Patch newsletter, with everything that's happening in OC today, including these stories...

• American Airlines summer flights to Orange County.
• Two arrested for stealing almost $500 million.
• Los Alamitos man dies after crashing into concrete wall.
• Snow and hail in Orange County!
• Disney's new Earl of Sandwich offers table service.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and warmer. High: 62 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Two suspects were arrested in Orange County for stealing almost a half million dollars in merchandise. The California Highway Patrol identified the theft suspects as Jesus Ortiz, 48, from Lynwood, and Yolanda De La Rosa, 49, from Anaheim. Investigators saw a number of suspects delivering "suspected stolen property" to an Anaheim apartment. After getting a search warrant, authorities "discovered 14,018 stolen items worth over $463,746.27" in three locations. (KTLA Los Angeles)
2. A Los Alamitos man died after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a concrete wall in Westminster. Responding officers found Jace A. Remington, 44, dead at the crash site in the area of Bolsa Chica Road and Rancho Road at 10:22 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities said he was the only person in the vehicle and "the cause of the crash is unknown." Witnesses are asked to contact the police. (Orange County Tribune)
3. March 1 was a wild weather day in Orange County. See this surprising video of snow —yes, snow!—"briefly falling" in Orange Hills: (Los Cerritos News)
4. Disney is testing a "fast-casual table service" concept at its new Earl of Sandwich Tavern in Downtown Disney. The hot sandwich eatery opened on Tuesday next to the temporary Earl of Sandwich grab-and-go. Both restaurants are in the building that used to house La Brea Bakery, which closed in January. (Orange County Patch)
5. American Airlines will run new flights from Charlotte, NC to Orange County! Daily flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport will run for the busy six-week summer season, July 5 to Aug. 14 , but the airline said it "may decide to extend the schedule if the service performs well." (The Points Guy)

Today in Orange County:

• Color Me Calm @ El Toro Library - El Toro Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Ebooks Assistance Hour: Aliso Viejo Library (4:00 PM)
• Adult Craft Hour @ El Toro Library - El Toro Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Morris & Garritano Grand Opening - Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce (4:00 PM)
• Chess Club - Irvine University Park Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Academy57 is in full swing: "#Academy57 Spotlight: It’s week 3 and the academy is in full swing! Going through our academy is all about balancing between classroom time and time on the drill ground. The recruits are quickly learning that both are equally important. ..." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• Hail and snow at Disneyland: "BREAKING: A brief burst of hail followed by a dusting of snow surprised Disneyland visitors today at the Anaheim Theme Park." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Right off the 5 Freeway: "Developers are preparing the property right off the 5 Freeway for new community with a hotel, entertainment, apartments, office spaces and a community park." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and media producer. 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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