OC Lotto Winner Bonanza + $310K Reward In Boy's Road Rage Death

Happy Friday, Orange County! Here's your quick, daily news brief to get you up to date and ready for the weekend.

In other news...

The primary suspect in the 91 Freeway bb gun shootings was found to be an Anaheim resident, officials say. Over 100 vehicles have been damaged since the shootings began. Brian Rokos explains. (OC Register.)

Friday's Weather Report:

Today, you'll see the weather cools a bit with highs of 73 degrees and lows of 60.

On Friday, high tide will be at 12:25 p.m at 3.61 feet, and low tide will be at 4:46 p.m. at 2.7 feet.

Sunrise is at 5:44 a.m. and the sun will set at 7:55 p.m.

Patch Pick: 'Kindness Matters' in SoCal. A woman and her husband recently hid $1,000 in cash inside baby products at Target stores in Southern California. (Read: SoCal Mom Hides Cash In Baby Formula, Diapers)

Here are the top 5 stories in Orange County today:

1. The reward for information on the killing of 6-year-old Aiden Leos on his way to Kindergarten in Yorba Linda has grown to $310,000 as his sister pleads for someone to step forward. (More on Patch).
2. An Orange County Grand Jury says top sheriff's officials failed in their leadership and handling of evidence that unraveled 67 criminal charges. Nick Gerda reports. (Voiceofoc.org).
3. Laguna Beach is one of a handful of cities across the country that promises to cut water usage in Wyland's National Mayors Challenge for Water Conservation. Three billion gallons of water will be saved (More on Patch).
4. More seniors are being honored on Patch. This time, 7 Newport Beach area High School seniors who are showing that character counts (More on Patch).
5. A National Park biologist looked inside a hollow tree to come face to face with 3 Bobcat Kittens. Take a look at how adorable they are. (More on Patch).

Featured Events to look forward to this week:

1.Community Garage Sale this Sat 5/15/2021 Starting up 7 a.m. Saturday, May 29 at 7:00 am

Come find new Treasures at our Annual 2 Community Garage Sale, Over 12 Signups there will Be Plenty to Choose From! Three communities are joining in Start at 12 Calle Estero, and 11 Pasto Rico, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Please be sure to wear masks when coming to Garage Sales Please.

2. OPENING: Water Park 2021: Newport Dunes Resort, Newport Beach, Saturday, May 29 at 10:00 am

Summer Opening: Newport Dunes Waterfront ResortInflatable Water Park & Family-Friendly Outdoor Experiences Friday - Monday, May 2831, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort,1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA Click here for more.

3. OPENING: Knott’s Berry Farm Soak City Waterpark 2021: Buena Park Saturday, May 29 at 12:00 pm

Knotts Berry Farm Reopening: Soak City Waterpark

• May 22 -23, 2021:Open to Gold and Platinum Season Passholders for Preview Days
• May 29 - Sept. 12, 2021: Fully Reopening toPublic

Knotts Soak City, 8200 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA Click here for more.

4. Award-Winning BBQ Cookout | Pickup in Corona on Memorial Sunday! Sunday, May 30 at 11:00 am

Jerry & Lupe Aguilar from BNL BBQ are an award-winning husband and wife duo that have won hundreds of BBQ awards all over the country (and Australia) including over 30 Grand and Reserve Grand Championships. Click here for more.

5. Free Grocery Giveaway In Lake Forest: June 1, at 10 a.m. Heroes Park, 25420 Jeronimo Rd, Lake Forest, CA, 92630

See more on the Orange County calendar!

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~Ashley

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