🌱 O.C. Billionaires On The Move + Elderly Brea Woman Missing

Hello, neighbors. Paula Constance here with your Tuesday edition of the Orange County Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know today. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds today, with sun. High: 85 Low: 68.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Orange County:

1. O.C. billionaires are reconfiguring their residential portfolios and you may be surprised where they are investing. Two Orange County billionaires, Sue Gross and Anthony Hsieh, have "reconfigured their residential real estate portfolios." LoanDepot founder Anthony Hsieh, who paid $61 million for a home in Newport Coast in 2020, paid $30 million for a waterfront estate on Star Island in Miami early this year, and also purchased a $19.5 million luxury condominium in Downtown Miami. Philanthropist Sue Gross, with a net worth of about $1.6 billion, is selling two of five homes she was owns in Irvine Cove. She has also listed three Beverly Hills homes for sale. (The Real Deal)
2. If you want a low-cost way to beat the heat, Buena Park is offering fun swimming events. Many cities are offering recreational swimming as a fun way to beat the heat. One great spot to cool off and make a splash is Buena Park. They are hosting fun-themed Saturday swim sessions at its community pools, where you will find kids spraying soaker guns. The fun continues through Labor Day, while other cities have programs that extend into mid-August. (OCRegister)
3. Police released a photo of an elderly woman who is "critically missing" in Orange County on Sunday. A 79-year-old Asian woman, who is in need of blood pressure medication, has gone missing in Brea. Authorities are asking for the public's help to help find her. Shuchih Qao does not speak English and was last seen walking a small black poodle. Police described Shuchih as a 5-foot tall Asian woman with a medium build and black hair. (Orange County Patch)

Today in Orange County:

• National Night Out — Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce. (All Day)
• The Great Plein Air Art Experience — Crystal Cove Conservancy. (9 a.m.)
• Little Campers Storytime at Central Library. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orange County Pit Bull Rescue: "We did it! We saved Louie’s life today! ♥️♥️♥️ A committed foster home saw Louie’s post, and because of that we were able to pull him so he wouldn’t die in the shelter." (Orange County Pit Bull Rescue via Facebook)
• Orange County Guide and O.C. events: "Small businesses and content creators. This is a resource made for you to help you create content for the month of August." (Orange County Guide and OC events via Instagram)
• Orange County Register: "A mudslide triggered by a downpour along Highway 38 near Big Bear left an estimated 30 motorists stuck in their vehicles on Sunday." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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• The Golden Era Runway Show. (August 20)
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You're caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a freelance writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is

About me: Paula is a freelance writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. You can find her on Instagram, and Twitter.

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