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Supervisor Don Wagner of Orange County's 3rd District gets his coronavirus vaccine from Dr. Clayton Chau in early April.
Supervisor Don Wagner of Orange County's 3rd District gets his coronavirus vaccine from Dr. Clayton Chau in early April. (Courtesy OC Supervisor Don Wagner)

Friday has arrived in Orange County. With it cooler temperatures, bigger surf at the coast and a continuation of Friday high school CIF Southern Section playoff soccer games and tennis matches.

Friday's Weather:

Residents can expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 60, with cooler temperatures coming county-wide over the weekend.

Find out what's happening in Orange Countyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

High tide will be at 12:26 p.m., with waves of 3.08 feet expected.

Low tide is at 546 a.m., with waves at -0.33 feet

Find out what's happening in Orange Countyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Patch Pick: A French Bulldog puppy was stolen at gunpoint Wednesday, police said. Authorities are asking the public's help to find it. (More on Patch).


Here are the top 5 stories in Orange County today.

  1. Did Orange County's Board of Supervisors break the law with "quick-fix" backroom changes to their Othena Vaccination App contract amendment? Nick Gerda dives deep into the legal questions. (Voice of OC).
  2. Orange County firefighters rescued three people trapped inside an overturned SUV on Interstate 5 and Alton Parkway near Lake Forest overnight. (More on Patch)
  3. Should San Clemente be a so-called "Second Amendment Sanctuary?" Mayor Pro Tem Gene James is leading that charge with a proposed resolution, as discussed by Shawn Raymundo (San Clemente Times).
  4. Anaheim Convention Center hosts the Star Wars Celebration in 2022, months earlier than previously thought, Brady MacDonald reports. (OC Register).
  5. Tustin's baseball coach Charles Chatman will leave at the end of the school year. Steve Fryer dishes on the 9-season coach's move to Iowa(OC Register).

From the cheap seats:

Please support your local high school teams as they move into Round 2 of the CIF Southern Section playoffs.

Orange County Girls Varsity Soccer Round 1 Scores:

  • San Clemente beat El Dorado: 3 -1
  • Santa Margarita defeated Cypress: 3 - 0
  • Aliso Niguel beat Mira Costa: 2 - 1
  • JSerra lost to Millikan: 6-0
  • University won over Troy: 5-0
  • San Juan Hills lost to Upland in PKs
  • Pacifica High School defeated Vista Murrieta in PKs
  • Huntington Beach won over Poly Long Beach: 2-1
  • Mater Dei: BYE
  • Villa Park: BYE

Orange County Girls Varsity Tennis Round 1 Scores:

  • San Clemente beat Murrieta Valley: 10 games to 8
  • Camarillo won over Laguna Beach
  • Harvard Westlake beat out Santa Barbara: 13 games to 5
  • Yorba Linda won over West Ranch: 15 games to 3
  • Mater Dei beat Chaminade: 18 to 0
  • Aliso Niguel won over Campbel Hall: 13 games to 5
  • Troy lost to Woodbridge: 14 games to 4

See more Friday matchups for Orange County Boys Soccer, Orange County varsity girls soccer, and Orange County varsity girls tennis teams as they battle it out for the championships. For when and where and schedule changes visit the CIF Southern Section site.


5 Featured Events going on in your neck of the woods this weekend:

Drive-through pet vaccination clinic set for May 15 at 8:30 am

  • The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center will host a drive-through low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, May 15, for Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and Laguna Hills residents. The clinic is from 8:30 to 10 am at 28095 Hillcrest. Click here for more

Community Garage Sale this Sat 5/15/2021 Starting up at 7 a.m.

  • Two communities are joining in Start at 4 Via Lampara, and the second community 40 Sillero, Rancho Santa Margarita Saturday, May 15 at 7:00 am

'Underwater Artists' For Kids at Aquarium of the Pacific Saturday, May 15 at 10:00 am

RSVPs Due For Gelson's Virtual Cheese Tasting Sunday, May 16 at 3:00 pm

Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs Saturday, May 15 at 9:00 am

  • The people who designed THIS system are Biologists! Your dog will get it in 20 minutes or less (depending on the breed)! Click here for more information on this Saturday event.


Eye-Catching Orange County Homes For Sale:

We've rounded up the top properties for sale in Orange County this week.

A historic home that once belonged to Bette Davis on Ocean Way in Laguna Beach is selling for $20 million. This 1920s estate showcases Normandy style, private views and beach along with an iconic accent. (More on Patch).

Take a look inside this $35 million oceanfront home. This is Corona Del Mar and Orange County's most expensive home for sale right now, with a wide view of the Pacific Ocean from just about every window, a private pool and jaw-dropping features. (More on Patch).


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