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

First, today's weather:

A mostly sunny day, cool. High: 62. Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. Orange County, FL vs. Orange Country, CA. You may be curious about how these two sunny locations with the same name compare. Technically, Orange County Florida covers the Orlando area, but the article looks at the wider region including beaches, for a fun comparison. As far as beaches go, OC California and OC Florida both have world-class beaches. OC has Laguna beach and others, Florida has Sarasota beach, and others too. Both places have great dining and fun theme parks. OC California earned a little extra praise for having more restaurants featuring healthy foods. You can read the full story here: (The Travel)
2. The Orange Coast College Planetarium is celebrating its third year in operation and is officially reopening for stargazing in the planetarium on March 19. The new planetarium was operating for almost one year until closing due to the pandemic, said planetarium director Scott Mitchell. The planned festivities on the Costa Mesa campus will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. including fee demonstrations and activities, with a workshop by fashion designer Paul Frank for $25. The planetarium will feature a meteorite exhibit, 'which includes about 20 specimens' from the Asteroid Belt, the moon, and Mitchell hopes — Mars — depending on a generous donor. You can read more about this story here: (Los Angeles Times)
3. The Natural Products Convention will be returning to the Anaheim Convention Center on March 8, after the convention was canceled in March 2020 due to the pandemic. The organic products convention will provide a welcome boost to Orange County businesses in Anaheim. Organizers are expecting 2,700 vendors offering organic and natural products from all over the world. The convention expects to bring $145 million into the community with 60,000 people expected to visit. You can read more and watch the full story here: (NBC Southern California)

Today in Orange County:

• OPENING: OC Restaurant Week 2022: Orange County. (11 a.m.)
• Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Show - Sherman Library & Gardens. (10:30 a.m.)
• The Zeen to Showcase Revolutionary Mobility Device at Abilities Expo Los Angeles. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orange County Fire Authority: "Currently the #OCFA is assisting on the #JimFire. The fire started in the Holy Jim trail area." (Facebook)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA: "Did you know Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for kids 17 years and under? " (Facebook)
• Orange County Pit Bull Rescue: "Finn was scheduled to be euthanized this past Monday, and that was not okay with us." (Facebook)
• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "My Giving Circle is giving away $20,000 in grants to the 10 US and Canadian charities with the most votes in March, 2022." (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. One of my favorite jobs? Working with Imagineering for The Walt Disney Company.