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Also on today's calendar: Saddleback Valley - Final In-Person Registration .
Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. More than fun and games, O.C. Fair gives big boost to region's economy, study says (latimes.com subscription) — Costa Mesa’s fairgrounds are shown to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in wages, taxes, and visitor spending, with over a million people coming into the city during the 23-day Orange County Fair. A new study highlights how hotel stays, local jobs, and tourism revenue tied to the Costa Mesa fairgrounds ripple across nearby cities and the broader region.
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2. Hazmat Crisis Impacts Trash Service In Laguna Beach: What To Know (patch.com) — Costa Mesa residents using CR&R may see delayed trash pickup after a hazmat incident in Garden Grove temporarily shut down the company’s facilities. Service is resuming following lifted evacuations, but CR&R warns that collections and customer service responses could still be slower than usual.
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3. Orange County's Most Anticipated Events This June (modernluxury.com) — Costa Mesa residents have a packed June ahead at Segerstrom Center and South Coast Repertory, from The Sound of Music to anime-inspired orchestral concerts and high-flying acrobatics. The roundup also spotlights nearby Orange County happenings, including festivals, charity galas, golf tournaments, and big-name comedy shows across Newport Beach, Irvine, Dana Point, and more.
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4. 3-year-old California girl hospitalized with acute kidney failure after eating at Costa Mesa spot amid E. coli outbreak, lawsuit claims (nypost.com) — A Costa Mesa resident’s lawsuit claims his 3-year-old daughter suffered acute kidney failure after eating food from The Kebab Shop on Adams Avenue, allegedly tied to an E. coli outbreak. Health officials link several illnesses statewide to beef kofta served at the chain, and the restaurant says it has cut ties with its meat supplier and removed the product.
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