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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's what's going on today in town.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 60.

In Orange County, high tide is at 11:26 a.m. at 3.6 feet. Low tide will be at 3:41 p.m. at 2.49 feet.

Sunrise on Saturday is at 5:50 a.m. and sunset is at 8:04 p.m.

Just for fun? How about a little weird news across California? Here are some of the strangest stories we've encountered in Orange County and beyond this week, from wild animal tales to human things that make you go hmm. (Patch).

Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. What was that big boom? After earthquakes up north, SoCal was on edge early Friday and that window-rattling noise didn't help matters. (Patch)
2. Orange County Man Arrested For Attempted Kidnapping (CBS Los Angeles)
3. Should Violent Criminals Fight Wildfires In California? Patch investigates. (Orange County Patch)
4. Orange County artists exhibit at Festival of Arts Fine Art Show (Los Angeles Times)
5. Orange County players honored on inaugural All-CIF boys lacrosse teams (OC Sports Zone)
6. Sex assault accusations at hospital spur suit against nurse (Los Angeles Times)
7. Orange County mountain lion shot and killed, investigation underway (OCRegister)
8. Live theater returns to Orange County — in two different ways (OCRegister)

Today in Orange County

• Tennis Lessons for the Whole Family! (8 AM)
• 710 (Cannabis Wax/Oil Day) at Weden (7 AM)
• Shoden and Animal Reiki Level One (Let Animals Lead ™ Method) (9 AM)
• Animal Alchemy Healing Reiki Classes (10 AM)
• FREE Outdoor Yoga with Brooke Taylor at Tustin’s Mess Hall Market (10 AM)

Orange County Patch Notebook

• Orange County Register: "Dubbed Scar, the 5-year mountain lion old had preyed on domestic animals." (Facebook)
• Orange County Pit Bull Rescue: "Our sweet Slater had his follow up with the internal medicine specialist." (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: At his first courtroom appearance, attorneys for Aminadab Gaxiola Gonzalez said they do not believe he is mentally fit for trial. (Facebook)
• Musical Theatre Orange County: "Throwback to Journey to Christmas! Thy Will Be Done " (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "The $60 million park will bring back some old favorites but also offer many new rides when it opens in mid-2022." (Facebook)
• Joy Cho / Oh Joy!: "Not sure this photo even needs a caption because it’s soooo dreamy. this bathroom’s full reveal + video tour." (Instagram)
• Orange County Rescue Mission: "For seven more draining years, Denise tried and failed to change. Then God intervened. She decided to enter a rehab." (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "There were 331 new cases of the coronavirus reported since Friday, increasing the cumulative total." (Facebook)
• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! Hi! My name is Honey and I wanna put my best foot forward." (Facebook)
• Radiant Health Centers: "Summer is back and so is AIDS Walk Orange County! #AWOC21 This year’s 35th Annual AIDS Walk Orange County is coming." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Tennis Lessons for the Whole Family! (July 10)
• Book Carnival presents GARY GROSSMAN and ED FULLER with RED DECEPTION (July 11)
• Not a Girl Scout Yet? Join our Girl Scout Launch Party! (July 14)
• July Promotion - 0% APR for 18 months on a new Pedego (July 16)
• POSTPONED TO MID AUGUST! An Evening of Amazing Theater! (July 16)

Announcements:

• Aliso Viejo Tennis Program - Tennis Instruction for Everyone! (Details)
• Co-Founder, Business Partner Sought (Details)

For sale:

• Show Quality Pomeranian Puppies (Details)
• Beautiful 3 bedroom condo for sale at Canterra, Scripps Poway Pkw (Details)

Housing:

• Diamond Bar townhome (Walnut School Dist) with a fantastic view! (Details)

Job listings:

• Personal Assistant (Details)

Other classifieds:

• Bonded Pair of Senior Dogs Need Foster Home (Details)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Ashley Ludwig

About me: Ashley Ludwig has been a columnist and online news editor since 2007.

Prior to joining Patch, she worked as a staff writer for Southwest Riverside's Valley News Newspaper--in print and online. She was a co-founder of the southern California news conglomerate, DailySoCal.com--and prior to that, a freelance journalist for such publications as the North County Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, and Southwest Riverside News Network (SWRNN.com), and still owns the local southern California Wine Country blog: TemeculaGrapevine.com. Ashley Ludwig has worked as a writer on the web since the late 1990s. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona, with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences. Wife, and mother of two daughters, she is the author of multiple romantic suspense novels. www.ashleyludwig.com

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Orange County Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at ashley.ludwig@patch.com.