🌱 Two Morning Earthquakes In One Day + Free Burger + Young Actress

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Orange County Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Morning earthquakes shake things up.
• Young OC actress praised with awards.
• Kids earn a free In-N-Out burger.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 83 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. Two morning earthquakes rattled homes and rumbled through parts of Riverside County. Shaking was reported Monday morning from a magnitude 3.1 earthquake just after 9 a.m. near Banning, which is about 85 miles east of Los Angeles in the San Gorgonio Pass, just hours after a 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit parts of Orange County. (NBC Southern California)
2. A young South Orange County actress is piling up acting awards for her work in television and films. Thirteen-year-old Kayden Tokarski won the Best Child/Young Actress award from the Indie Short Fest Los Angeles International Film Festival on Sept. 29. While on the set of Dhar Mann Studios in Burbank, Kayden told Patch, “I am so grateful for the recognition of my work … it’s an incredible honor and something I will never forget." (Orange County Patch)
3. Kids in Orange County can claim a free In-N-Out burger in October and November. How? Kids who read five books between Oct. 1 and Nov. 12 will get a free hamburger or cheeseburger at In-N-Out in Orange County. Kids between the ages of 4 and 12 can participate in the In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club. The organizers said, "If a child is unable to read to themselves, their parents or guardians may read five books to them." (Orange County Patch)

Today in Orange County:

• National Do Something Nice Day - Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce (All Day)
• Norm's Coffee With a Cop - Anaheim Chamber of Commerce (8:30 a.m.)
• Baby & Me Storytime In-Person - Huntington Beach Public Library (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Newly adopted dog participates in National Walk To School Week: "Newly adopted Raya participated in National Walk To School Week with her best friend! Atta girl, Raya!" (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department air show recruiting team and bomb squad: "We had a great time at and working the Pacific Airshow over the weekend 😎 ✈️ Did you see our recruiting team or bomb squad there?" (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Irvine Regional Park gifted land for $1: "🎉 Irvine Regional Park, California's first regional park, turns 125 years old this month! 🌳 In October of 1897, James Irvine II gifted 160 acres of land to the County of Orange for just $1." (Orange County Parks via Facebook)
• Jaywalkers can only get tickets for "immediate danger." "As of Jan. 1, 2023, pedestrians can be ticketed only in cases of 'immediate danger.'" (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Apply to participate in the Philharmonic Society of Orange County: "We are excited to invite you to apply for participation in the Philharmonic Society's 10th Annual Invitational Philharmonic High School Orchestra Festival! Ensembles will be chosen on a first come, first served basis." (Philharmonic Society of Orange County via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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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