🌱 SoCal Tiny House Show + Where’s The Fire? + Voice Of O.C. Awards

Good morning, friends. It's Tuesday in Orange County and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know that’s happening in our community today. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Areas of low clouds, then sun. High: 81 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. A shout out to The Voice of O.C. for winning the prestigious General Excellence in Public Services Awards from the California News Publishers Association. The Voice of O.C. received “multiple awards” for its coverage of the oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach and the COVID-19 pandemic. The First Place in Public Service award Voice of OC was for “Investigating Big Oil’s Run in with Orange County” with articles including: “How Were More Than a Million People Allowed Along Huntington Beach Coast as a Massive Oil Slick Approached?” You can read more about this story here: (Voice of OC)
2. “Where's The Fire? Stop Sending Fire Trucks to Medical Calls.” That was the name of a report released last month by an Orange County grand jury. Th grand jury questioned the O.C. Fire Department policy of sending fire trucks for 911 medical emergency calls “when there is no fire.” The report noted that the majority of 911 calls were for medical emergencies. Placentia city officials realized this “years ago” and formed their own fire department with a different response model. (Voice of OC)
3. The Great American Tiny House Show is coming to Los Angeles June 18 and 19. Head to Pomona to see what’s new in tiny houses. Organizers say it’s Southern California’s first Tiny House Trade Show. DIY builders are welcome! You will find guest speakers and lot of interesting ideas and products made for tiny homes. You can find out more here (Patch)

Today in Orange County:

• Toddler Storytime In-Person — Huntington Beach Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Workshop: Mounting Staghorn Ferns — Sherman Library & Gardens. (10 a.m.)
• Little Campers Storytime at Central Library. (11 a.m.)
• Jazz Jam at The Falls Lounge — Arts and Culture Events in Orange County. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA: "Today we remember a fallen hero, Deputy Bradley Riches. Riches' career in law enforcement began in 1989 as an Orange County Sheriff's special officer, a position ranking below deputy." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "Available for adoption. Looking for a handsome guy who has lots of love to give?" (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Orange County Department of Ed: "More than 170 students who aged out of the school system but had a desire to complete their graduation requirements celebrated their achievements at a commencement ceremony held on June 10." (Orange County Department of Ed via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a freelance writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter.

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