Up and at ’em, Orange County! Let’s get you all caught up to start this Friday off on an informed note.

First, today’s weather: A high-temperature inland Orange County of 81 degrees and a low temperature of 64.

On Friday, high tide is at 5:27 p.m. at 4.76 feet and low tide is at 10:28 a.m. at 1.28 feet.

Sunrise is at 5:46 a.m. and sunset will be at 8:06 p.m.

Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. With warmer weather comes beach days! Check out Orange County Water Quality: Just how clean are OCs Beaches? (Patch).
2. After a failed attempt in Irvine, Orange County supervisors are looking toward a Gypsum Canyon for the Veterans Cemetery In Orange County (Patch).
3. Planet 13 Orange County offers the largest California dispensary (Los Angeles Times).
4. OC Parks kicks off family-friendly summer concert and film series. Which one would you love to go to? (Los Angeles Times)
5. OC Nurse Paul Alden Miller Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 3 Patients (CBS Los Angeles)
6. O.C. Sheriff had an investigator probe into evidence mishandling even though he had mishandled evidence (Los Angeles Times).
7. ‘Cue it up! Try 3 of the newest Orange County BBQ joints this Fourth of July weekend (Los Angeles Times)
8. 4th Of July Weekend In Orange County: Oh! The Places We Go (Patch)

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Today in Orange County

• Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Summer Concerts 2021: Aliso Viejo (6 PM)
• Independence Day ‘Salute to America’ & Fireworks 2021: Cypress (6:30 PM)
• ‘Independence Day’: OC Parks Sunset Cinema 2021: Brea (8 PM)
• #wecelebrate independence day at Weden (7 AM)
• OC Parks Sunset Cinema – Independence Day PG-13 (1996) (6 PM)

Orange County Patch Notebook

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: “AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Meet Mona Lisa! This petite girl is hoping to find a home of her very own. She had been abandoned.” (Facebook)
• Orange County Rescue Mission: “When you have faith in God, you are unstoppable!” (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: “The first woman to come forward said she was receiving care in the emergency room when she was sexually assaulted.” (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: “The House’s select committee is expected to investigate both the security failings of the January 6 attack.” (Facebook)
• CASA of Orange County – Court Appointed Special Advocates: “Time to celebrate our newest CASAs at this month’s Swear-In Ceremony! Thank you to all the staff for making this possible.” (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: “The Iowa-bound senior emerged as the top pitcher and hitter on the No. 1-ranked team in the county.” (Facebook)
• Orange County Register: “Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats pushed a rule requiring recall candidates to disclose five years of tax returns.” (Facebook)
• Orange County Rescue Mission: “Want to know what a day at Double R Ranch looks like? Check it out and help us thank our amazing volunteers!” (Facebook)
• Orange County Parks: “Meet Winnie, a coatimundi, living at the OC Zoo! If you’re curious about this mammal, stay tuned for more from Zookeeper Susan” (Facebook).
• Orange County Register: “Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with…” (Facebook).
• Orange County Register: “The new health care plan is expected to benefit some 235,000 people. The tab to taxpayers is $1.3 billion a year.” (Facebook).
• Orange County Guide | SoCal: “The Great Park Balloon @ocgp will be flying high in the sky! FREE flights are available Thursdays–Sundays.” (Instagram).

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Events:

• 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)
• Summer of Music Continues at The District in Tustin 7/2 & 7/3! (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)

What’s Up In Orange County For 4th Of July:

• 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)
• Fourth Of July ‘Bike & Walk’ Parade 2021: Villa Park (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)
• July 4th Un-Parade & Scavenger Hunt 2021: Trabuco Canyon (July 4)
• July 4th Parade & Celebration 2021: Mariners Park Newport Beach (July 4)
• July 4th & Live Music 2021: Cook’s Corner, Trabuco Canyon (July 4)
• 4th Of July 3-Day Carnival & Fireworks 2021: San Juan Capistrano (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)
• 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)
• 4th Of July Fireworks 2021: Laguna Beach (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)
• 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:

Other classifieds:

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

That’s it for today! I’ll be in your inbox in the morning with a new update.

— 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.

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