Huntington Beach Fight Over + Fun Zone Sells + 2nd Amendment City

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Happy Thursday morning on this short week.

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

Patch took a sneak preview of Disney California Adventure's newest addition in the Disney Avengers Campus preview: Grand Opening. We sampled Pym Test Kitchen foods, took a bite of Shawarma and tasted something called a cosmic cream orb. We learned what it takes to be a Wakanda warrior and helped Dr. Strange save the current place in the time-space continuum (you're welcome), and did our best at slinging some serious webs for high score. Okay. Maybe not high score, but we did make the top 10.

In other news...

Thursday's Orange County Weather and Surf Report:

Expect sunny weather inland, with a high of 81 and a low of 61. The local chance of rain is at 10 percent.

At the beach, expect a sunny day high of 66 and a low of 61 degrees.

High tide in Orange County is at 6:26 p.m., at 4.69 feet. Low tide is at 11:35 a.m. at .56 feet.

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

Patch Pick: Orange County has 16 National Merit Scholars! Congratulations to these graduating seniors from across the county, including Cypress, Fullerton, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Orange, and Yorba Linda. (More on Patch).

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

1. Should Orange County start using social workers instead of police when responding to calls dealing with homeless or people experiencing mental health issues? Brandon Pho investigates. (Voice Of OC).
2. An MMA fighter turned Mayor Pro Tem decided that the Huntington Beach City Council was a fight he no longer wanted. Tito Ortiz has stepped down from the diais. (OC Register).
3. Discovery Cube has sold the OceanQuest property – including the Balboa Fun Zone – to Chartwell Real Estate Development. The Newport family plans on a full restoration, according to Christopher Trela (Newport Beach Independent).
4. A man accused of a Newport Beach burglary died in custody, by suicide, Orange County District Attorney's Office says. (LA Times).
5. After feeling their 2nd Amendment rights were under attack, the San Clemente city council voted to declare themselves a Second Amendment Freedom City. What does this mean? Shawn Raymundo explains. (SC 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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