🌱 Voted Best SoCal Cities + Green Energy Powers OC Cities + Auto Show

Good morning, friends! It's me, Paula Constance, your host of the Daily. Let's start this weekend off right with a quick review of the most important things happening around town, including updates on...

• The two best SoCal cities to live in.
• The Anaheim car show.
• OC green energy cities power up.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 80 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. The two best cities to live in Southern California are...? A new report by Fortune of the 25 Best Places to Live for Families listed two Southern California cities in the Top 25: Tustin (#12) and San Marcos (#20). Tustin, nestled in the heart of Orange County, offers good jobs, schools and entertainment with "world-class shopping and dining," Fortune said. San Marcos, a suburb of San Diego, has a population of nearly 100,000 people. It offers top-rated schools and a “mild, year-round climate." See the full list here.
2. The Orange County Auto Show in full swing at the Anaheim Convention Center after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The OC Auto Show, which runs from Thursday, Sept. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Anaheim Convention Center, is showing off the latest models of "cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, electric vehicles, exotics and more." It's also National Drive Electric Week, so visitors will be able to ride in electric vehicles with pro drivers "to experience the quick acceleration, tight handling, and performance of a variety of new all-electric vehicles from Chevy, Ford, Kia, Nissan, and VW." Let's go! (KTLA Los Angeles)
3. Starting Saturday, power for thousands of OC residents will be from 100 percent renewable energy sources in some parts of Orange County. Buena Park, Fullerton, Huntington Beach and Irvine have all made OC Power Authority their green energy provider. People in those communities all will be automatically paying a slightly higher rate for planet-saving renewable energy sources. Opting in or out of the program can be done in person or online until December. (NBC Southern California)

Today in Orange County:

• "Pumpkin Factory" Pumpkin Patch, Rides & Petting Zoo 2022: Westminster Mall. (10 a.m.)
• Pumpkin City's Pumpkin Farm, Kiddie Rides & Oktoberfest Beer Garden 2022: Laguna Hills. (10 a.m.)
• Oktoberfest - Carnival Rides, Food & Music 2022: St. Martin de Porres, Yorba Linda. (2 p.m.)
• Electronic Waste Disposal and Document Shredding Event (8 a.m.)
• 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce. (8 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Kodi found an amazing home! "Kodi scored an amazing home with a fantastic mom and a GSROC sister! Way to rock it, Kodi! We are so happy for you!" (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• OC Parks prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary. "🎊 As Irvine Regional Park prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary, we’d like to highlight a woman who helped transform the park more than 100 years ago." (OC Parks via Instagram)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department pulls planes for charity: "On Saturday, September 24th, Six Points For Kids gathered a team of 25 OC Sheriff Personnel to participate in the annual Special Olympics plane pull fundraiser ✈️." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Orange County Department of Ed recognizes choral director: "La Quinta High School choral director Darlene Machacon has made it her priority to provide relevant music education that helps meet students’ social and emotional needs. On Oct. 19, she will be recognized." (Orange County Department of Ed via Instagram)

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— 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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