🌱 Pop-Up Ice Skating + Wintry Weather + Children Fill Hospital Beds

Welcome back, Orange County! I'm here in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know that's going on in town, including news on:

• Ice rink pop-ups.
• Wintry storm system brings cold temperatures.
• A health emergency is extended as children fill hospital beds.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 66 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. Ice rinks are popping up all around Orange County, from the Irvine Spectrum ice skating rink to beachfront skating at Surf City Winter Wonderland in Huntington Beach. You'll also find pop-up ice skating at Mission Viejo’s Civic Center Plaza at Rudolph’s Rink, and at Santa Ana’s Winter Village in the Orange County Civic Center’s Plaza of the Flags. Tickets range in price. Find out more about pop-up ice skating here: (MSN)
2. A chill will be in the air, with stormy weather expected this week in Orange County. The wintry storm system will bring 60-degree temperatures with rain, the National Weather Service reported. In Southland areas overnight temperatures "are expected to drop significantly." O.C. residents can expect cold temperatures Wednesday "with light winds and a chance of rain." (Orange County Patch)
3. Hospital beds are "filling up" with children suffering from respiratory illnesses. With few beds available, Orange County supervisors extended the state of emergency on Tuesday. Health officials said that pediatric hospitals are at capacity with children suffering from respiratory illnesses. Orange County health officer Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong said, "Our emergency departments are full." (Voice of OC)

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Today in Orange County:

• Holiday Lights Contest - City of Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation (All Day)
• Letters to Santa - City of Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation (8 a.m.)
• Books Are Magic Book Club - Chapman Library (3 p.m.)
• Classic Car Show - Placentia Chamber of Commerce (4 p.m.)
• Bow and Gift Bag Workshop for Adults and Teens -Laguna Hills (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Caring companies wanted: For 3rd Annual Awards List (Orange County Business Journal)
• Mike Tooley remembered: "Today, we remembered a great firefighter, friend, and genuinely amazing person, Fire Apparatus Engineer Mike Tooley. We would like to thank everyone who honored him with their presence and all of the fire agencies." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• Miss Orange Scholarship Pageant: "👑 The Miss Orange Scholarship Pageant is accepting applications for contestants! 👑 🚨 Apply by December 6, 2022 🍊 The pageant will take place on January 14th, 2023." (Orange County Guide and OC events via Instagram)
• Man hunt: "The Orange County Sheriff's Department is attempting to locate Robert Henry Blalock who is a suspect in an assault with a deadly weapon. Please contact OC Sheriff if you have any information." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Traditional holiday food: "🫔 😋 Festivals throughout Southern California will spotlight the traditional holiday food in early December." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. 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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