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🌱 How a tarmac joyride briefly shut down John Wayne Airport

Santa Ana, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Santa Ana! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a tarmac joyride briefly shut down John Wayne Airport

Also on today's calendar: Free Pumpkin Patch and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Pleasantly cool with sunshine, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
  • Wednesday: Warmer with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Washington man runs through Gate 12 at John Wayne Airport. Then he allegedly goes on a tarmac joyride that triggers a full shutdown (newsbreak.com) — A security breach at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana briefly shut down operations after a Washington man allegedly ran through an emergency exit, stole a tug vehicle and crashed it into a utility cart. He then reportedly tried to take a second service truck before airport police arrested him, and he now faces theft, trespassing and vandalism charges while officials review how he accessed the tarmac.
   

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Costa Mesa

  • This cool Japanese culture festival returns to Costa Mesa with live tuna-cutting shows, anime vendors, and authentic street food this October (secretlosangeles.com)
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  • OC Board of Supervisor candidates talk priorities, concerns in forum (ocregister.com)

Laguna Beach

  • Waves Pound Laguna Beach Coastline Sunday: Photos (patch.com)

Ok Santa Ana! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it’s too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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