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Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Newport Mom Faces Charges After Boy Arrested For Recklessly Riding Illegal E-Motorcycle: Police (patch.com) — Newport Beach police say a juvenile riding an illegal Surron e-motorcycle fled officers through oncoming traffic and a red-light intersection, leading to his later arrest and booking on felony charges. Investigators now plan to refer the boy’s mother to the Orange County District Attorney, reflecting a broader regional trend of holding parents accountable in serious e-motorcycle incidents involving minors.
2. This SoCal Restaurant Chain Is Testing Crispy Chicken (patch.com) — Newport Beach-based Chipotle is quietly trying out a new crispy chicken option at select Southern California locations, including nearby Irvine and Tustin. The chain says it will use customer and operations feedback from this limited test to decide whether to expand the offering, as local diners and social media reviewers weigh in on flavor and crunch.
3. Hazmat Crisis Impacts Trash Service In Newport Beach: What To Know (patch.com) — Newport Beach residents using CR&R trash service are facing collection delays after a hazardous materials emergency in Garden Grove forced the company to evacuate its facilities and temporarily halt operations. Service has now resumed, but CR&R warns Newport Beach customers to expect ongoing delays and check the company’s website for the latest pickup updates or to reach customer service.
4. $1.5M Watch Scheme: Former Pasadena jeweler faces 23 felony charges (pasadenaweekly.com) — Newport Beach residents should know that a former jeweler tied to a local private jeweler is accused of a $1.5 million Rolex fraud scheme spanning Orange and Los Angeles counties. State prosecutors, with help from Newport Beach Police, allege he took money for high-end watches that never arrived and failed to refund most buyers, though all charges remain allegations.
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