🌱 Fentanyl Seized + Orange County Rent Hikes + Gas Pump Pain

Happy Friday, Orange County! Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy. High: 93 Low: 63.

Low tide Friday is at 10:45 a.m. at 2.62 feet. High tide is at 4:10 p.m. at 4.59 feet.

Sunrise Thursday is at 6:21 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:50 p.m.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. If you are renting an apartment in Orange County, it may start to get more expensive. A USC Casden Economics Forecast released Tuesday predicted sharp increases in rent across the whole of southern California, with Orange County renters seeing an average monthly spike of $410 over the next two years. (Orange County Patch).
2. The Huntington Beach Police Department arrested two men and seized $1 million worth of cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine Tuesday in what is said to be an ongoing investigation into a drug trafficking organization based in Mexico, police officials reported Wednesday. (Orange County Patch).
3. Drivers across Orange County are feeling pain at the pump. Traffic, SIGALERTS and planning road trips add to that concern as inflation and cost of fuel dig into the majority of family budgets pre-holiday season. But Orange County drivers are not sitting idle — they're shopping around for their gas. (Orange County Patch).
4. As child COVID-19 vaccines roll out, a report stated that Orange County is seeing a robust demand for child COVID-19 vaccines. (Los Angeles Times).
5. Curious about our feathered friend featured in today's main photo? San Juan Capistrano resident photographer Kristine Erickson snapped this shot of a mourning dove in the middle of a mid-morning puff Monday, and we at Patch think this little guy is doing a great job ruffling his own feathers. (San Juan Capistrano Patch).
6. Did you see the smoke? A 15-acre brush fire broke out near an Avalon campground on Catalina Thursday afternoon, and Los Angeles County Fire Department crews were on the scene near the Black Jack Campground in Avalon. Dubbed the Middle Fire, the blaze broke out shortly before 1:30 p.m. off Middle Ranch Road. (Pacific Palisades Patch).

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Today in Orange County:

• Broadway Cabaret — Woodbridge High. (More Info)
• Government Affairs Committee Meeting. (7:30 a.m.)
• Lake Forest Chamber Breakfast Networking. (7:30 a.m.)
• Blood Drive (Events) — Esperanza High. (8 a.m.)
• Watercolor Class: Autumn Leaves — Sherman Library & Gardens. (10 a.m.)
• 2021 Adult Swim Festival. (10 a.m.)
• Jostens Makeup Cap and Gown Order Day — in the Quad. (10:30 a.m.)
• Placentia Power Networking — In Person. (11:30 a.m.)
• Divorcing During the Holidays — Irvine, California Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar. (Noon)

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Orange County Patch Notebook

• OC Parks: "On the south lawn of the Old Courthouse you will find two field artillery pieces serving as memorials to Orange County men and women who served in the military." (Instagram).
• Orange County Register: "Californians who work in crowded public settings are now allowed to receive a booster shot, according to guidance passed down from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, officials said." (Facebook).
• OCPS: "Answers to your questions about COVID-19 vaccines for 5-11 year olds from OCPS Superintendent Jenkins, AdventHealth's ED & Epidemiologist for Infection Prevention Dr. Hsu and FDOH-Orange Director Dr. Pino." (Instagram).
• Orange County Parks: "On the south lawn of the Old Courthouse you will find two field artillery pieces serving as memorials to Orange County men and women who served in the military. Both are 75mm pieces: a 1942 Pack Howitzer and a 1918 French field gun." (Facebook).
• Orange County Register: "Supply chain shortages and a boost in spending have spiked local prices for goods such as gasoline (up 39.5 percent in 12 months), used vehicles (up 25 percent) and big-ticket home furnishings (up 8.4 percent)." (Facebook).
• Orange County Pit Bull Rescue: "Today, and every day, we here at OCPBR are grateful for every single one of our veterans, human and K9. Thank you for your service and for your sacrifice. We respect and honor all who served and we salute you." (Facebook).
• Orange County Rescue Mission: "This #VeteransDay, we want you to meet Fernando (pictured in the middle). Fernando serves as the veteran services case manager at Orange County Rescue Mission. But he knows the challenges our veterans face firsthand." (Facebook).

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— Miranda Ceja