OC Fair Game + Angels Knew, Lawsuit Says + Hiking Trails Abound

Rise and shine, Orange County! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday off on an informed note.

First, Thursday's weather:

A high-temperature inland Orange County of 81 degrees and a low temperature of 64.

On Thursday, high tide is at 4:45 p.m. at 4.53 feet and low tide is at 9:40 a.m. at .82 feet.

Sunrise is at 5:45 a.m. and sunset will be at 8:06 p.m.

Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. OCTA celebrates 30 years of keeping Orange County moving. (MassTransitMag.com)
2. Homeless people are getting left behind as Orange County vaccinates and reopens, advocates warn. (Voice of OC)
3. After 16 months of an un-fair pandemic, O.C. Fair organizers say it'll soon be 'Time for Fun' (Los Angeles Times)
4. The Family Of Tyler Skaggs has filed multiple lawsuits against the Los Angeles Angels (Patch)
5. Over the long weekend, here are 16 trails in Orange County to explore. (Orange Coast Magazine)

Thursday in Orange County

• Independence Day YMCA Run In The Parks 2021: Laguna Niguel (9 AM)
• Independence Day El Toro Chargers Virtual 5K 2021: Lake Forest (9 AM)
• Job Fair 2021: Civic Center, Newport Beach (12 PM)
• KICK-OFF: Summer Concerts In Park 2021: Fountain Valley (6:00 PM)
• USO Four on the 4th Virtual Race (9 AM)
• UPTOWN FUNK and Greasy Spoons at Craig Park (5 PM)

Orange County Patch Notebook

• Orange County Register: "The face mask that you wear in the future could alert you of a coronavirus diagnosis, thanks to researchers at Harvard." (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "Newsom was supposed to mark his party affiliation in February 2020 pursuant to the state's recall election law." (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "Experts said that Faulconer's plan – which prioritizes building homeless shelters but does not address the real need." (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "The little girl's asking to meet the dog that saved her. He gave her licks. She gave the K9 deputy a big old hug." (Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of Orange County: "GSOC is seeking an energetic volunteer to be an Activity Center Program Facilitator." (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "California will ban state-funded travel to five new states over their "discriminatory" LGBTQ laws." (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: "Prosecutors said Lois Lynn McNicoll, 69, was spotted wearing a hat with a Trump logo and carrying a red-and-white flag." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Independence Day El Toro Chargers Virtual 5K 2021: Lake Forest (July 1)
• Independence Day YMCA Run In The Parks 2021: Laguna Niguel (July 1)
• Job Fair 2021: Civic Center, Newport Beach (July 1)
• KICK-OFF: Summer Concerts In Park 2021: Fountain Valley (July 1)
• Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Summer Concerts 2021: Aliso Viejo (July 2)
• Independence Day 'Salute to America' & Fireworks 2021: Cypress (July 2)
• 'Independence Day': OC Parks Sunset Cinema 2021: Brea (July 2)
• 4th Of July Celebration 2021: Pretend City, Irvine (July 3)
• July 4th Country Fair - Rides & Festival 2021: Brea (July 3)
• 3rd of July Celebration & Fireworks 2021: Orange (July 3)
• 'Big Bang On The Bay' July 3 BBQ & Fireworks 2021: Long Beach (July 3)
• Independence Day Patriotic Drive-Thru 2021: Laguna Niguel (July 3)
• July 4th Patriotic Light Show 2021: Town Green, Ladera Ranch (July 3)
• Knott's Berry Farm July 3rd & 4th Fireworks 2021: Buena Park (July 3)

4th of July In Orange County: How Will You Celebrate?

Remember to stay safe and use safe and sane fireworks, only this holiday season. Do you know if your fireworks are legal or safe to use? Stay Safe And Sane With Fireworks In Orange County This July 4th

• July 4th Surf City Run, Parade, Fireworks 2021: Huntington Beach (July 4)
• July 4th Parade, Fest & Fireworks 2021: Anaheim Hills (July 4)
• July 4th Firecracker 5K / 10K Run 2021: Anaheim Hills (July 4)
• July 4th Red, White & Blue 5K 2021: Angel Stadium, Anaheim (July 4)
• July 4th Parade & Carnival Celebration 2021: Aliso Viejo (July 4)
• Newport Dunes July 4th Fest & Fireworks 2021: Newport Beach (July 4)
• July 4th Bike Parade & Festival 2021: Newport Beach (July 4)
• Fourth Of July 'Bike & Walk' Parade 2021: Villa Park (July 4)
• July 4th Parade & Celebration 2021: Mariners Park Newport Beach (July 4)
• July 4th Un-Parade & Scavenger Hunt 2021: Trabuco Canyon (July 4)
• 4th Of July 3-Day Carnival & Fireworks 2021: San Juan Capistrano (July 4)
• July 4th & Live Music 2021: Cook's Corner, Trabuco Canyon (July 4)
• Old Glory July 4th Boat Parade 2021: Newport Beach (July 4)
• July 4th Concert On Green & Fireworks 2021: Irvine: CANCELED (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks, Flyover & Music 2021: La Habra (July 4)
• 4th Of July Spectacular & Fireworks 2021: Yorba Linda (July 4)
• 4th Of July Concert & Fireworks 2021: Lake Forest (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks & Live Music 2021: Laguna Hills (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks & 'All-American Blast' 2021: Tustin (July 4)
• July 4th Elton John Tribute & Fireworks 2021: Irvine (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular 2021: Mission Viejo (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks 2021: Santa Ana: UPDATE: CANCELED (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks At Waterfront 2021: Long Beach (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks 2021: Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks 2021: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks Display 2021: San Clemente Pier (July 4)
• Disneyland July 4th Fireworks 2021: Anaheim (July 4)

Announcements:

• 2021 Mesa Water District Water Quality Report Now Available (Details)
• Aliso Viejo Tennis Program - Tennis Instruction for Everyone! (Details)
• Teen Health Privacy (Details)

For sale:

• Vision Fitness Elegant X40 ELLIPTICAL (Details)
• Unzoned Southwestern Dream Property (Details)

Gigs & services:

• . Richard’s Ride Service (Details)

Other classifieds:

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

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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? Email all inquiries to me at ashley.ludwig@patch.com.