Top Cop Jumps Ship + $400K Reward To Find Aiden Leos's Killer

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — After the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, Orange County residents had a busy day Tuesday.

Here are some of the stories we're looking at for Wednesday:

There's another increase in the reward for the person who shot 6-year-old Aiden Leos. $400,000 will be awarded to the person who gives information leading to the arrest and conviction of the Yorba Linda area road rage shooter. His funeral will be held Saturday. (More on Patch).

How much does Amazon's Alexa really know about you? Approximately 75,000 people are suing Amazon for Alexa-related "voice recording." Patch wants to know how much Orange County residents trust their Alexa devices. Let us know by emailing your editor: Ashley.Ludwig@Patch.com.

Disney California Adventure will open Avengers Campus this week. Stay tuned for some amazing pictures and videos and everything you need to know about the new land at Disneyland from behind the scenes after 8 p.m.

In other news...

Wednesday's Orange County Weather and Surf Report:

Partly cloudy, with a high of 75 and a low of 63. The local chance of rain is at 10 percent.

High tide in Orange County is at 5:50 p.m., at 4.43 feet. Low tide is at 10:46 a.m. at .23 feet.

Sunrise will be at 5:42 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:58 p.m.

Patch Pick: SoCal Teen Shoves Bear To Save Her Dogs Watch: A viral TikTok video showed a girl lunging into her backyard to push a bear off a wall after the large beast threatened her dogs.

Here are 5 of Orange County's top news stories of the day:

1. In San Clemente, there were caps, there were gowns as OC High Schools return to graduation as usual in 2021, as reported by Collin Breux. (San Clemente Times).
2. SoCal Freeway Attacks: Attempted Murder Charges Filed. Jesse Leal Rodriguez, 34, of Anaheim was charged Friday in Riverside County and is due to be arraigned next week.
3. In Los Alamitos, Joint Forces Airforce Base will reopen after 16 months of closure to the outside. (More on Patch).
4. CVS Orange County Gets Customers One Step Closer To Vaccination: CVS locations across Orange County offered vaccination prizes including free cruises, tropical vacations, VIP Super Bowl LVI trip, date nights & other #onestepcloser activities.
5. Laguna Beach's former Police Chief returns to Dixon, CA while an interim chief is chosen. (LA Times).

Featured Events To Get You Through To The Weekend:

1. BOOK CARNIVAL Welcomes Back Author J.A. JANCE Thursday, June 3 at 9 a.m. The Virtual Event welcomes back J.A. JANCE on Thursday, June 3, at 7 p.m. PT, to discuss UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Zoom link: http://www.annesbookcarnival.c... Click here for more.
2. Girls Inc. of Orange County's Better Together: Virtual Livestream Friday, June 4 at noon. As we continue to navigate social distancing and virtual learning, Girls Inc. of Orange County has seen firsthand that we are Better Together. On Friday, June 4 at noon PST, be a part of the nonprofits biggest event of the year where you'll hear directly from the amazing girls the organization serves and enjoy an exciting livestream experience and online auction all while raising critical funds for Girls Inc. of Orange County.
3. Celebrate the Grand Opening of Whimsical Charm at The OC Mix
   Friday, June 4 at 4:30 p.m. - Join us to celebrate the opening of Whimsical Charms second location at SOCO + The OC Mix! Community members are invited to shop luxe gifts for kids and babies, while enjoying various activities and entertainment during a special Grand Opening event. The celebration will be held on Friday, June 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Click here for more.
4. FEATURED EVENT: 3 Community Garage Sale on 6/5/2021 Saturday, June 5 at 7 a.m. Community Garage Sale put on by Kathy Kennedy Realty One Group West. Come find new Treasures at our Annual 2 Community Garage Sale, with over 12 Signups there will be plenty to choose from! Three communities are joining in Start at 18 Breezy Meadows, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Please be sure to wear masks when coming to Garage Sales please. Click here for more.
5. Laguna Beach Kelp Klean-Up Saturday, June 5 at 8 a.m. (Nearby) Meet in the Kelp Forest just off Main Beach for an ocean clean-up like none other. Click here for more.

See more on the Orange County calendar!

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