Naked Chalupa Trial + $3.5M In Drugs Seized + No Show For Who?

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — It's Saturday, June 26 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.

Saturday's Weather:

Warmer weather is coming this weekend, with a high-temperature inland Orange County of 86 degrees and a low temperature of 61.

On Saturday, high tide is at 12:19 p.m. at 3.9 feet and low tide is at 4:48 p.m. at 2.26 feet.

Sunrise Saturday is at 5:44 a.m. and sunset on Saturday will be at 8:06 p.m.

Patch Pick: Taco Bell patrons in Orange County will be the only people in the country so far to taste the restaurant’s new “Naked Chalupa,” a vegan-friendly creation that is only available through June 27. (More via Patch)

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

1. A monthlong sting operation in Orange County led to two arrests and the seizure of over $3 million in drugs including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. (More via Patch)
2. Meanwhile, a 16,000 square-foot marijuana dispensary — complete with an interactive digital floor — is coming to Orange County. Owned by Planet 13, the dispensary aims to prove that what happens in Vegas can be duplicated in Santa Ana. (CBSLA has the story)
3. Despite earlier tour plans, The Who frontman Roger Daltrey won’t make his way to Orange County this year, he announced this week. The 77-year-old performer said he aims to return to the west coast “once the time is right.” (More via Patch)
4. Crews from Dana Point to San Pedro on Friday continued to search for an entangled humpback whale spotted off the coastline this week. Officials say the more time that passes, the worse the whale’s outlook becomes, Vikki Vargas reports. (NBC Los Angeles has more)
5. Classic car connoisseurs are set to gather this weekend in Newport Beach to pay tribute to Packard during the All-Packard Car Show and Parts Exchange on Saturday, Matt Szabo reports. (More via LA Times)

Featured Events To Get You Through To The Weekend:

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

• 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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