🌱 RIP Bill Workman + Oogie Boogie Bash Tickets + No RV Camping Rule

Hello, Orange County! Today’s National Freezer Pop Day; did you know that while they’ve been around for more than 60 years, it was not until the Jel Sert Co. dedicated the date in 2020 that we properly appreciate the treat? I'm here to get you up to speed on what's going on in town, including news about...

• 👮 Suspects with gang ties arrested.
• ⚠️ Woman arrested after causing a car crash.
• 🧑‍⚖️ A judge disagrees with Fullerton’s rule.

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🌤️ But first, today's weather: Areas of low clouds, then sun. High: 79 Low: 60.

⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Across Orange County

• Berri Brothers at 14501 Red Hill Ave. in Tustin, $4.17
• ARCO at 3201 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa, $4.19
• ARCO at 17502 Goldenwest St. in Huntington Beach, $4.25

🥤 Summer Drink Poll!
It’s heating up! Besides water, what is your favorite summertime drink?

• 24 percent reach for an iced tea
• 16 percent each choose an Arnold Palmer or a frozen margarita
• 12 percent each order Coca-Cola, beer, or lemonade
• 4 percent each enjoy a watermelon punch or mint julep

📰 Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. Bill Workman, former football coach at Edison High School and Orange Coast College, has died at the age of 82. Edison's alumni from the 1970s and 80s will remember him for taking the football team “to CIF-SS Big-Five Conference titles in 1979 and 1980, and a Big-Five co-championship in 1985.” At Orange Coast, he took the team to a Mission Conference title in 1990. Those who knew him described him as “a player’s coach.” (The Orange County Register/paywall)
2. Two Anaheim teens and one Garden Grove teenager were arrested “on suspicion of killing a good Samaritan who intervened in the beating of a 76-year-old man in Stanton.” We don’t know why they attacked the older man in the first place; however, we do know that the 49-year-old man intervened and was shot to death. Reportedly, the suspects have gang ties. (Patch)
3. The Orange Police Department arrested a 50-year-old woman near a local hospital. In addition to having two no-bail warrants, she was in the facility “screaming and threatening their staff.” When police closed in, she fled in a Kia and caused a traffic accident at Chapman Avenue and Tustin Street. Even then, she refused to comply, and it took “a trained negotiator, an armored vehicle, and chemical agents” to get her out of the car. (New Santa Ana)
4. A county judge blocked Fullerton’s law “that blocks anyone from leaving their (RV) on the street without a permit.” The city council intended it as an anti-RV camping rule on public streets. However, the judge questioned the constitutionality, which means that the law has to go through the trial process, which may be in September 2024. (Voice of OC)
5. If you couldn’t buy tickets to Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash last week, there’s hope! After a “technical meltdown,” they will go on sale again on Tuesday at 9 a.m. And yes, if you were lucky enough to buy tickets before the IT issue, they will be honored. (Patch)

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📆 Today in Orange County:

Saturday, July 8

• E-Waste Event at the Placentia Town Center (9 AM)
• Reptile Super Show at the Anaheim Convention Center (10 AM)
• LegoMania at the Seal Beach Library (10 AM)
• "Antony & Cleopatra" Shakespeare Reading Group at the Book Carnival in Tustin (10 AM)
• Balboa Gold Grand Opening at SOCO + The OC Mix in Costa Mesa (11 AM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Hi! I'm Lucy, and I am an active and playful girl — some might call me a tomboy. I am approximately 18 months old, and I have had private training. My ideal home would be with someone who likes to do athletic things, go for walks, play in the yard, maybe go jogging or hiking." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• "Thank you to The Rembrandts and Reverend Doctor for an unforgettable performance! Come back next Thursday, July 13 as we jam out with Ozomatli at Irvine Regional Park in Orange." (Orange County Parks via Facebook)
• "Last month, our friends from Marshall Reddick Real Estate came to volunteer in the warehouse and kitchen. We appreciate the support!" (Orange County Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• "Locavore Workshop - Farm to Culinary Experience, on July 16 has just 20 spots remaining for Cadette, Senior & Ambassadors. Includes a ticket to the OC Fair, parking, and reserved seats for the culinary demonstration in OC Promenade building." (Girl Scouts of Orange County via Facebook)
• "The annual Safe Schools Conference returns to Orange County this month, bringing together hundreds of educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives to address the latest security trends and best practices for maintaining the safest possible learning environments." (Orange County Department of Ed via Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Sylvia Cochran

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