Home Sales Stall + Mountain Lion Kitten Freed + Whale Tangled

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — It's Friday, June 25 in Orange County, and with it comes June Gloom, a stubborn high-pressure system lingering above Southern California and a summer of fun in the works.

Friday's Weather:

Expect more sun on Friday, with a high of 79 degrees inland Orange County, and a low temperature of 61 degrees.

High tide will be at 11:26 a.m. Friday at 3.9 feet, and low tide is at 3:56 p.m. at 2.13 feet.

Sunrise Friday is at 5:43 a.m. and Friday's sunset will be at 8:06 p.m.

Patch Pick: A mountain lion injured when a car hit and killed its mother in Rancho Santa Margarita in February was released from the care of the San Diego Humane Society’s wildlife team Wednesday. (More via Patch)

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

1. A hot real estate market in Orange County was no match for quickly rising home prices in May, according to a report from Jonathan Lansner. A 15% increase in average house payments caused a mid-spring sales drop. (More via Orange County Register)
2. Improvements including a gateway landscaping project, a skatepark project and more environmentally friendly food waste and recycling management are coming to San Juan Capistrano, writes Collin Breaux. (More via The Capistrano Dispatch)
3. Crews tried unsuccessfully Thursday to free a humpback whale that got tangled in crabbing gear off the Newport Beach coastline, Laylan Connelly writes. (More via East Bay Times)
4. Two high school seniors in Los Alamitos were given $600 scholarships this week after being named students of the month for May and June. (More via Patch)
5. A 25-year-old Orange County man is facing felony charges after being arrested this week on suspicion of impregnating an underage girl he met on Instagram. (More via Patch)

Featured Events To Get You Through To The Weekend:

Come see the July 4th Patriotic, Home-Decorating Contest 2021 - Mission Viejo

Friday, June 25 at 2 p.m. Fourth Of July Patriotic, Home-Decorating Contest

• Submission deadline: Friday, June 25, 2021 - 2 p.m.
• Judging: Sunday & Monday, June 27-28, 2021
• Winners announced: Thursday, July 1, 2021

Residences, Mission Viejo, CA
Click here for more.

FEATURED EVENT:

The Laramie Project, Saturday, June 26 TWO DAYS ONLY! JUNE 26-27, 2021 STREAMING ON DEMAND The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and Members of Tectonic Theater Project

TICKETS AVAILABLE at www.broadwayondemand.com.
Click here for more.

Featured Event: 3 Community Garage Sale on 6/26/2021 Saturday, June 26 at 7 a.m.

3 Community Garage Sale put on by Kathy Kennedy Realty One Group West on 6/26/21

Come find new Treasures at our Annual 3 Community Garage Sale, with Over 20 Signups there will Be Plenty to Choose From!

3 communities are joining in Start at 6 Talega in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Cross Streets, Banderas and Arroyo Vista Click here for more

FEATURED EVENT: Independence Day 'Run for Fun Race' 2021: La Palma Saturday, June 26 at 9 a.m.

Independence Day La Palma Virtual Run for Fun Race
Through Sunday, July 4, 2021 - Run/walk anytime/anywhere

• Registration deadline: Thursday, July 1, 2021

Virtual via City of La Palma, CA
Click here for more.

FEATURED EVENT: Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs Saturday, June 26 at 9 a.m.

• The people who designed THIS system are Biologists!
• Your dog will get it in 20 minutes or less (depending on the breed)!
• Your dog has a magnificent vomeronasal system; take advantage of this great gift!
• Our team is made up of herpetologists, biologists and dog trainers; there is simply Click here for more.

Featured Event: Fuchsia Show & Sale 2021: The Sherman, Corona Del Mar Saturday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Fuchsia Show & Sale Saturday & Sunday, June 26 & 27, 2021-10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, CA

Click here for more.

FEATURED EVENT: Stars & Stripes Summer Family Photos 2021: Laguna Niguel Saturday, June 26 at noon

Stars and Stripes Summer Family Photos

Saturday & Sunday, June 26- 27, 2021 - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA
Click here for more.

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~Ashley

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