This Week Across Orange County: Trabuco Canyon

As a busy week in Orange County has wrapped to a close, and as we look back, we ask you this week to share what YOU are thankful for. Be sure and add your comment on things that make you thankful for living in your community .

We ask you this week to share what YOU are thankful for. Be sure and add your comment on things that make you thankful for living in your community .

Also this week in Orange County, holidays have arrived Disney Style. With live-blogging from the Southland Patch Crew, here are a few ways to spend your holidays with Disney style.

Insider Tips To Disneyland's Festive Holiday Celebration

Here's how to make the most of your holiday trip to Disneyland Resort and Disney's California Adventure this holiday season. Insider tips!

Why Staycation At Disneyland Resort This Holiday?

You may live in SoCal, but there is no better place to spend at least one night this holiday season at (or to drop by) a Disneyland Hotel.,

In other news, Macy's is going to be a store shorter in Orange County starting in 2018.

Macy's Closure In Orange County, Laguna Hills Mall

Macy's closure is coming in Orange County, Laguna Hills Mall.

Local firefighters were able to show a little love to an animal in need this week, as they worked to free a retired barrel horse from a dangerous and delicate situation. This horse known as Dawn spooked while trail riding and fell face-first into a ditch. Here's how OCFA went to work.

Watch As OC Firefighters Free A Spooked Horse

Orange County firefighters helped to free a retired barrel racing horse that was stuck in a ditch, Thursday.

In local Schools...

A mascot change is coming, Cal State Fullerton is sending their Big West Conference championship women's soccer team to the NCAA tournament, and a local high school earns two league championships for CIF.

Mascot Change At Anaheim Savanna High School

Anaheim Savanna High School is making a mascot change to their infamous Johnny Rebel. Did the kids make a good choice? Patch wants to know.

Fullerton Women's Soccer Heads To NCAA Div. 1 Soccer Championship

Cal State Fullerton's Women's Soccer earned 9 Big West Conference all-conference honors, including co-goalkeeper of the year.

Los Alamitos High School Has 2 League Championship Teams For 2017

Two teams at the Los Alamitos High School earned the right to be called Sunset League Champions.

Orange County Health announced this week, and a reminder for families as Flu season has approached. Orange County Health Agency reported on the death of an area toddler, otherwise healthy, who perished from complications of the flu this week.

Toddler Dies From Flu In Orange County, 2017

A little boy, otherwise healthy, died from complications of the flu this week, according to OC Health Agency.

Court cases being tried across Orange County:

Pair Found Wearing Stolen Firefighter Gear In Laguna Go To Court

Two people found wearing stolen firefighter gear in the back of a U-haul truck over the summer went to a pre-trial hearing on Wednesday.

Caregiver Charged In Suspicious Death Of Laguna Niguel Woman

A Riverside man is going to trial in the suspicious death of a 73-year-old Laguna Niguel woman who was in his care at the time of her death

Newport Beach Pursuit Conviction, Kidnapping Charges Pending

A Newport Beach area kidnapping charge is still pending for a man convicted of leading police in a wild and dangerous pursuit in 2012.

Dreamers Activist Arrested In Rep. Walters' OC Office

"I told them I just cannot go home," She said. "We need more information on when she's going to make her announcement (on the DREAMERS)."

WOW Houses This Week:

Price Reduction! Cozy 3-Bedroom Manhattan Beach Home

WOW House: It's perfectly cozy with a brick fireplace, and in a great location near schools and malls.

Charming & Cheap: Redondo Beach 3-Bedroom For $495,000

WOW House: Two miles from the beach and less than half of a million dollars, this home is a real steal.

Quaint Yellow 3-Bedroom In Rancho Palos Verdes For $734,000

WOW House: Say goodbye to bad days – with a house the color of sunshine, grumpy moods will be a thing of the past.

Seal Beach Family Home Just Under $2 Million

WOW House: This Seal Beach family home gives you room to breathe and a little bit of elegance.

Emerald Bay Style In Laguna Beach For $17.5 Million

WOW House: Laguna Beach paradise, with palm trees, sunset views and room to breathe. Look what $17.5 Million will buy you.

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