🌱 SoCal Housing Collapse + Debate Over 'John Wayne Airport' Name

Hello, everybody! It's me, Paula Constance, your host of the Daily. Let's start today with a quick guide to everything going on in Orange County today. Top stories in this edition:

• Southern California's housing collapse.
• Wrong-way driver on the Freeway during rush hour.
• Is it time for John Wayne Airport to have a different name?

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 88 Low: 66.

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Here are the 3 top stories today in Orange County:

1. What you need to know about Southern California housing collapse: Home sales in Orange County have plunged after a 47 percent payment jump, according to Jonathan Lansner, business columnist for the Southern California News Group. What does that mean for Orange County? With high home prices and increasing mortgage rates, "August sales were the third-slowest since 1988." (Orange Coast Magazine)
2. Be alert Orange County drivers! On Tuesday, Sept. 20, a wrong-way driver was reported on the westbound Santa Monica (10) Freeway in Los Angeles during the morning rush hour. And that was just one of the many traffic reports. Before you leave for your morning commute, check out Patch's daily traffic report that covers Los Angeles to San Diego. Get ready for your drive every morning with Patch. (Orange County Patch)
3. Orange County Supervisors may have reignited a simmering debate about renaming John Wayne Airport. Orange County supervisors voted to spend $50,000 on new logos for John Wayne Airport, prompting a flurry of social media posts asking if the name "is still the right fit" for a local airport that's in an "increasingly diverse metropolitan county." Aimee Monahan of Aliso Viejo wrote, "If they spend $50K it better be to drop the John Wayne moniker...Just call it Santa Ana or Orange County Airport." Another person wrote, “Rename it to what it ALREADY is in the airport code (SNA) to the Santa Ana Airport or at least call it the Orange County Airport." (Voice of OC)

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Today in Orange County:

• Developing Good Bedtime Routines - The Priority Center (All Day)
• Adult Book Group: Seal Beach Library (10 a.m.)
• Anne's Treasures - Needle Felting (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "Our darling alumni Kira is competing in a national contest to become America's Favorite Pet!" (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA: "Is your child in the proper car seat? Parents can reduce the risk of injury to their children by putting them in an appropriate car seat that is correctly installed. #ChildTipTuesday" (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Orange County Fire Authority: "September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. At OCFA during the month of September we've been sharing internal resources and survivor stories encouraging those of us who are struggling to seek help." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway is Disney's first major ride in years not to have a height limit, which should make it welcoming for riders at both ends of the age spectrum." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of Orange County: "Get outside, explore nature, and care for the environment! Download your free passport to guide your adventures throughout the weekend and unlock your Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2022 patch." (Girl Scouts of Orange County via Facebook)

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That's it for today. 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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