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Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Fountain Valley develops master plans for future of its parks system (latimes.com subscription) — Fountain Valley has approved a long-awaited parks and community services master plan that could bring $45 million in upgrades, including a 16-acre expansion of Fountain Valley Sports Park. Residents can expect potential new pickleball courts, skate park features, dog park, community garden, and more, funded largely through development fees tied to thousands of new housing units.
2. Online Sociology Graduate Overcomes Adversity to Earn Chico State's Highest Undergraduate Honor (csuchico.edu) — A Fountain Valley resident who once struggled with homelessness and addiction has gone from Coastline College near his home to earning Chico State's top undergraduate honor in sociology. His story highlights how online programs, local counseling work, and strong support networks helped him rebuild his life, support his family, and pursue a Master of Social Work focused on helping others in recovery.
3. Orange County's Top Civic Headlines as Mountain Lion Population Dwindles (voiceofoc.org) — Fountain Valley is moving to ban synthetic kratom sales, joining a growing list of Orange County cities restricting the substance. The decision comes amid a busy week of regional developments, from stalled Dana Point Harbor hotel plans to new policing initiatives and housing debates that could indirectly shape life across the county.
4. These Orange County Pets Need Homes As 'Clear The Shelters' Month Ends (voiceofoc.org) — OC Animal Care is wrapping up its August "Clear the Shelters" promotions, with discounted weekday adoption fees for cats and fee waivers for many larger dogs. One featured kitten, Elain, was brought in from Fountain Valley and is among several pets now available for local families looking to adopt before the month's deals end.
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