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Good morning, people of Orange County! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Orange County Daily.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds, then some sun. High: 66 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories in Orange County today:

  1. In Southern California, many people suffering a mental health crisis are often seen walking the streets. Now, local communities in Orange County have launched a program that brings mental health care to those who need it through the Be Well OC Mobile Response Team. Under the Be Well OC program, mobile teams of crisis counselors work 12 hour days, seven days a week responding to mental health calls to the police department or 911. (KABC-TV)
  2. On Wednesday, a judge ordered an Orange County couple to stand trial in the shooting death of a 6-year-old boy during a road rage incident on the 55 Freeway in May 2021. Marcus Anthony Eriz, 25, faces a maximum sentence of 40 years to life in state prison if convicted on all counts. His 23-year-old girlfriend, Wynne Lee, was allegedly the driver of the getaway vehicle and faces a maximum sentence of three years in state prison and one year in the Orange County Jail if convicted on all charges. (KTLA Los Angeles)
  3. The 45th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Tournament was held on March 21 at the Newport Beach Country Club where more than 100 golfers took to the links. According to the event's organizers, more than $347,000 was raised by 128 golfers during the tournament. This year's tournament was a huge success, raising $35,000 more than the previous year. (Orange County Patch)

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Today in Orange County:

  • Garden Grove Chamber Monthly Business Breakfast - Anaheim Marriott Suites (7:20 AM)
  • Virtual Mock Interviews Hosted By Anaheim Workforce Connection - On-Site At OC Workforce Solution (10:30 AM)
  • Live Entertainment & Game Nights - Union Market At The District in Tustin (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Looking for a new home in Orange County? Check out these five upcoming open houses! (Orange County Patch)
  • Meet Ruger, Taz, Tap, and these other adorable pets, now available to adopt from Orange County animal shelters. (Orange County Patch)
  • The #OCPSStellar Awards Ceremony is coming up on Apr. 8. Orange County Public Schools is looking forward to celebrating all of its wonderful employees, including Support Person, Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal of the Year. See the finalists on OCPS's Instagram post. (Instagram)
  • The Girl Scouts of Orange County has put out a call for adult volunteers to spend a session at Camp Scherman. Training is provided, and summer sessions are five days, Monday to Friday. Please email ejohnson@girlscoutsoc.org for more information and/or an application. (Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.

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