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Ashley Ludwig
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Happy Thursday, Orange County! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

NOTE: The weather outside over Christmas weekend will be frightful. A large storm is moving into the area, Thursday, bringing with it soggy streets, heavy-at-times downpours and the possibility of flooding across the county.

An Evacuation Warning and Flash Flood Watch are in place for Orange County Bond Fire burn scar areas. Residents are advised to voluntarily evacuate in light of last week's severe flooding and debris flow.

First, today's weather:

Rain; cool. High: 61 Low: 56.

High tide Thursday is at 10:37 a.m. at 4.92 feet.

Low tide will be at 6:20 p.m. at 0 feet.

Sunrise Thursday is at 6:53 a.m. and sunset is at 4:49 p.m.

Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

  1. New Store Opens In Downtown Disney: Peek Inside Lovepop. (Orange County Patch).

  2. Want to spread Christmas cheer in Orange County? Donate to these nonprofit organizations. (Orange County Patch).

  3. This Orange County couple is charged with torturing their toddler in Santa Ana. (Orange County Patch).

  4. Looking for a small, adorable pet for your Orange County family? OC Animal Care, Southland Animal Shelters are flush with guinea pigs, rabbits & hamsters. (Orange County Patch).

  5. Not just a shoe brand, South Orange County-based Vans still encourages creativity and self-expression (Voice of OC).

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Today in Orange County:

  • Winter Holiday - Westminster School District (all day).

  • 12 Days of Weden Cannabis Sale (7 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA: "Please remember to keep gift displays away from windows and doors. #TipTuesday." (Facebook).

  • Orange County Rescue Mission: "For God so loved the world, that he gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16" (Facebook).

  • Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA: "We wanted to say thank you for all the support we have been shown in 2021OCSD - Laguna Niguel Police Services has a message they would like to share with their Community. Throughout the next few weeks, we will be posting videos." (Facebook).

  • Orange County Register: "Disneyland’s entertainment lineup for 2022 offers a glimpse at how long it could take for the Anaheim theme park to return to a pre-pandemic normal following the yearlong coronavirus closure." (Facebook).

  • Orange County Fire Authority: "It's your last day to donate, Orange County! With your generous monetary donations, OCFA and KWAVE have been able to spend over $14,000 on toys for children in need. But there's still time. Donate online at OCFA.org/ToyDrive" (Facebook).

  • Tori Hoffman, Patch Staff: "The season of giving is upon us. Is there a local nonprofit organization in Orange County you go out of your way to support during the holiday season? Tell us about it. https://patch.com/compose" (Patch).

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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

This article originally appeared on the Orange County Patch