🌱 Roommate With An Axe + Punk In the Park + Pesky Zoning Rules

Hi all! Today’s National Escargot Day; did you know that eating land snails is thought to go back 36,000 years in Europe and 49,000 years in Africa? I'm back this spring morning with what's happening in Orange County. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• 🚧 Disneyland wants to expand past its zoning.
• 😮 Michael Block hits a stunning hole-in-one.
• 🚘 Insider tips for avoiding Memorial Day traffic.

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🌥️ But first, today's weather: Low clouds, then some sun. High: 70 Low: 55.

⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Across Orange County

• US Gas at 401 N. Tustin Ave. in Santa Ana, $4.39
• Costco at 2701 Park Ave. in Tustin, $4.55
• Moulton Parkway Auto Spa at 24202 Moulton Parkway in Laguna Woods, $4.59

🦸 Superpower Poll!
A 2018 survey found that Americans would love to have the superpower of healing others. If we take this one off the table, which superpower would you love to have? So far, 20 percent each pick the ability to time travel, become invisible, fly, teleport, or have superhuman strength.

📰 Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Ten days ago, a Lake Forest homeowner rented a room to a man. Before noon on Monday, this man crashed his gray KIA sedan into the property in the 22000 block of Robin Street. Reportedly, the man then grabbed a pickaxe, chased his roommates, and broke down the home’s door. Residents in the home tried to reason with the man, but getting the axe away from him took a “brief scuffle.” The police subdued and arrested him, but we don’t know the motive for this attack. (NBC)
2. Disneyland in Anaheim wants to expand. Courting the city’s lawmakers, Disneyland President Ken Potrock cited a possible influx of “more than 4,500 jobs (and) $11 million in tax revenue.” Also, he noted that an expansion could give Anaheim “more than $1 billion... for every billion dollars spent over the 4-year construction process.” Why the pitch? It appears that existing zoning laws aren’t on the park’s side. Back in the 1990s, rules were established to limit which parts of Disney-owned real estate could be allocated to rides, hospitality, and retail. Neighbors should look for invitations to town hall meetings. (MSN)
3. Michael Block is an instructor at Mission Viejo’s Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. When playing in the PGA Championship on Sunday, he hit the perfect hole-in-one from the tee at the 15th hole at the tough Oak Hill Country Club course in Rochester, New York. Did he win the tournament? No. But this shot was a once-in-a-lifetime event that will be remembered for decades to come. (Times of San Diego)
4. Punk in the Park is coming to Oak Canyon Park in Silverado this November! For Generation X, this is a must-attend. The lineup so far includes: “Pennywise, Descendents, Circle Jerks, Goldfinger, The Suicide Machines, The Lawrence Arms, The Dwarves, Rotting Out, A Wilhelm Scream, The Queers, Deviates, We Are the Union, Good Guys in Black and Rundown Kreeps.” The price tag is also in keeping with Gen X wallets and wants; $120 for general admission, but extra if you’d like some shade and upgraded restroom areas. (Celebrity Access)
5. If you plan to get out of Dodge this Memorial Day weekend, AAA has some advice to help you avoid the worst of the expected traffic jams. The experts say to “avoid traveling from 3-6 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday.” Leave before 1 p.m. or noon instead. When returning, “noon-3 p.m. Monday and 4-6 p.m. Tuesday” are the busiest. Hit the road before 10 a.m. on Monday or 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Also, the I-5 to San Diego is going to be bumper to bumper, and if you’re coming home from Las Vegas, expect the I-15 to be a parking lot. You have been warned! (Patch)

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📆 Today in Orange County:

• Irvine Kaiser Permanente Certified Farmers Market at 6670 Alton Parkway (9 AM)
• Free Citizenship Application Workshop at 2401 E. Katella Ave. in Anaheim (10 AM)
• Emotions Anonymous hybrid group in Garden Grove (11 AM)
• Graaskamp On The Road meets at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach (11:30 AM)
• Lion Dance Festival at the Huntington Beach Public Library (4 PM)

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🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Look at this proud little man sitting so nicely! This is GSROC alum Titan, who was recently adopted by a fantastic family!" (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• "DRUMROLL PLEASE 🥁 OC Parks is excited to announce Sweet and Tender Hooligans will take the stage June 29 at Craig Regional Park in Fullerton. ⭐️ Get ready to rock out all evening long with this fan favorite." (OC Parks via Instagram)
• "Congratulations to Canyon HS Baseball on their 4th CIF-SS Baseball Championship ⚾ 🏆 on Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Crean Lutheran HS at Blair Field in Long Beach. Canyon finished CIF-SS play with an overall record of 20-12." (Orange Unified School District via Instagram)
• "You know who loves candles? Monty loves candles! 🐾 The May fundraiser hosted by Helpful Paws Candles is still going strong! They’re so gracious and donating 20 percent of the proceeds back to us. Candles are great for ALL occasions." (Orange County Pit Bull Rescue via Facebook)
• "📌 We need your help looking for an accidentally donated item! A wedding dress was donated by mistake to our Brea store about two weeks ago. If you purchased the dress or know any more info about it, please contact Goodwill via DMs or email customer service at cs@ocgoodwill.org." (Goodwill of Orange County via Facebook)

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— Sylvia Cochran

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