🌱Stolen Gold Medal Found + July 4 Fireworks Update + New Nemo Voyage

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First, today's weather:

Clouds today giving way to sun. High: 81 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. Orange County's emergency responders are warning residents about the danger of using fireworks on the Fourth of July, as the area has "tinder-dry conditions." Orange County only permits 10 cities to use clear-marked, state-approved fireworks over the holiday weekend: Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Stanton, Villa Park and Westminster. Hefty fines of up to $1,000 will be issued for anyone in possession of illegal fireworks, officials said. You can read more about this story here: (Orange County Patch)
2. A stolen Olympic Gold Medal was found Monday night in a plastic bag in Anaheim. The gold medal, won by Olympic volleyball player Jordyn Poulter, was stolen last month from her parked car. The bag containing the gold medal was found at the Noel Barbershop at 417 N. State College Blvd. by the business owners, Maria Carrillo and Noe Hernandez. (City News Service)
3. Are you looking for local fireworks displays, parades, and Fourth of July celebrations in Orange County? Check out the O.C. Register list of 2022 Independence Day Celebrations in our area here: (O.C. Register)
4. Check out the new and improved "Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage" at Disneyland Resort. The much-loved Pixar films voyage reopened on July 25 with "new adventures and characters." From above the water line, the seagulls still chant "Mine! Mine! Mine!" but Disney Imagineers have been busy "refreshing and adding new touches." Disneyland Resort Project Manager Jibram Martinez said the ride is "more immersive, more colorful and engaging."(Orange County Patch)

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Today in Orange County:

• Camp Fun Stay and Play at Central Library. (11 a.m.)
• Seven Falls Spa — Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce. (11 a.m.)
• Free: Classic Car Show and Live Music on Historic Main Street. (4 p.m.)
• 'Salute To America' — Independence Weekend Fireworks 2022: Cypress. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "This is the reality of July 4 for so many. Please, please be respectful of animals and humans that are sensitive to these sounds. A small effort on your part could mean keeping animals safe." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department, C.A.: "If anyone has any information regarding the shooting that took place in Stanton on June 28, they are asked to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department at 714-647-7000. Anonymous information may be provided." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "Guests at the three Disneyland resort hotels will have Early Entry privileges starting 30 minutes prior to the opening each day of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure beginning Aug. 8." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Orange County Parks: "This is your sign to rock out with us at #OCSummerNights! Visit OCParks.com for the full summer lineup of shows you won’t want to miss! #OCSummerNights #OCSunsetCinema #OCParks" (Orange County Parks via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

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