🌱 Wind Advisory + New Coastal Flooding Alert + ATM Smash And Grab

Hello, neighbors! It's Monday in Orange County and I'm back in your inbox with everything happening in O.C. today. Find out about these stories and more...

• A wind advisory has been issued for Orange County.
• Will "one million cookies" be enough?
• King Tides bring possible coastal flooding.
• ATM smash and grab in Huntington Beach.

But first, today's weather:

Windy with plenty of sunshine. High: 64 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Get ready for a windy day Monday. Forecasters say that strong wind gusts are likely, with a wind advisory issued for Southern California. Monday will be mostly sunny with highs of 62 to 65, and wind gusts of 20 to 30 m.p.h. Find out more here: (National Weather Service)
2. Girl Scouts will distribute "over one million cookies across Orange County, which may or may not be enough." When Mia Tejeda of Newport Beach was 10 years old, someone gave her "a fake $100 bill to pay for Girl Scout cookies." Mia was devastated when she found out but rallied in 2022 to lead her troop's sales and sold 3,000 boxes. (Los Angeles Times)
3. King Tides could bring possible flooding to coastal communities in Orange County through Monday. The surf "remained relatively calm" Saturday morning, lowering the flooding risk, but the King Tides are "expected to remain a threat" for minor flooding in coastal areas, the National Weather Service said. In Newport Beach, the tide is expected to reach "just short of seven feet" on Monday. (KTLA Los Angeles)
4. Robbers stole an ATM machine after smashing a barber shop window in Huntington Beach early Saturday. Police arrived to find shattered glass at the barber shop on the 19100 block of Brookhurst Street. "Similar thefts have been reported in the Inland Empire," authorities said. (Orange County Register via Facebook)

Today in Orange County:

• NFL Game Days at The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce (All Day)
• ESL Conversation Club - Foothill Ranch Library (10:30 AM)
• ESL Conversation Group - Laguna Beach Library (11:00 AM)
• Adult Cookbook Book Group: Irvine Heritage Park Library (11:15 AM)
• Gardening Club at Canyon Hills Branch (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• "Sport" needs help: "Sport needs our help! This sweet boy has a fractured leg and needs surgery to correct it. When we committed to rescue Sport, we were unaware of the need for surgery. We are trying to raise $1800.00 for the procedure." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• One of the most influential: "We are so excited to share that Goodwill of Orange County's President & CEO, Nicole Suydam, was recently named to the Orange County Register's 125 Most Influential List! 😍🎉 Learn more about Nicole and all the other incredible people." (Goodwill of Orange County via Facebook)
• CD sale and signing: "A number of CDs will be on sale at our Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert with Riccardo Muti on Tuesday, Jan. 24." (Philharmonic Society of Orange County via Facebook)
• Legos donated to children: "Lego Company recently donated Lego/Duplo sets for each of the children here at the Rescue Mission. How cool is that!? They love them!" (Orange County Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Restaurants closed: "There were six restaurants and food vendors ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from Jan. 12 to Jan. 19." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and media producer. 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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