🌱 Street Races Banned In Buena Park + Greek Festival + Mosaic Garden

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First, today's weather:

A morning shower in the area. High: 88 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Discover more than 45 nature-themed mosaics in the "Inspired by Nature" Mosaic Exhibit at the Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar, from June 21 through Sept. 21. Walk through the gardens to find original mosaics by internationally renowned mosaicist Irina Charny. Executive Director Scott LaFleur said, "Mosaics are mesmerizing to look at. They have an exotic vibe that takes viewers on a faraway journey." The artist lives in Irvine, California with her husband Ben and her dog Ziggy. The ‘Inspired by Nature’ exhibit is free with garden admission. (Orange County Patch)
2. Another North O.C. city has enacted a new ordinance to prohibit illegal street racing for public safety and to protect families and children. On Tuesday, the Buena Park city council voted unanimously to prohibit "participating in and watching street races," which could result in up to a $1,000 fine and a year in jail. Buena Park followed Anaheim, which recently had to enforce similar measures to keep people safe. California Highway Patrol reported responding to "more 25,000 calls" about illegal street racing in 2020: "a 16 percent increase from 2019." Councilman Connor Traut said the action was “incredibly necessary.” You can read more about this story here: (Voice of O.C.)
3. Enjoy Greek food and lively entertainment at the Taste of Greece 42nd Annual Greek Festival at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine! The festival will be from June 24-26, at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, 4949 Alton Parkway, Irvine. Enjoy "freshly made traditional Greek dinners, appetizers (meze) and homemade pastries," with live Greek music playing traditional favorites. You can find out more about this story here: (Orange County Patch)

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Today in Orange County:

• Tie Dye Day! — Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach. (All Day)
• MainPlace Mall Invites Children and Their Families to "Old Fashioned Circus." (11 a.m.)
• Book Discussion for Adults at Canyon Hills. (also virtual) (Noon)
• Blood Drive — City of Lake Forest. (Noon)
• Classic Car Show — Placentia Chamber of Commerce. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• O. C. Solar Company Helps Businesses: REPOWER O.C. aims to equip businesses with solar panels and renewable energy, according to a recent news release. "Through solar, and its various initiatives with Southern California Edison (SCE), it has never been easier to embrace solar as the future of energy,” said Eddie McLaughlin in Orange, California. (MENAFN)
• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "This is Gus-Gus, one of a litter of 10 shepherd mix puppies recently rescued from an overcrowded animal shelter." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department, C.A: "This week, we'd like you to meet Deputy Yannizzi! He has worked at our department for 10 years and serves the city of Aliso Viejo." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "O.C. Vibe would create an entertainment district — think LA Live, city officials say — with hotels, restaurants and a new concert venue as well as offices and apartments." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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