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Orange County's first bus strike in more than two decades disrupted the morning commute for thousands of riders Monday after 1,100 transportation workers walked off the job. The strike began Saturday after union leaders rejected a proposed contract offer. Only 31 of the county's 81 bus lines were still running, most of them short routes and rail feeders operated by a subcontractor. Transit officials were bracing for plenty of confusion and frustrated residents. Orange County Transportation Authority board members were to meet Monday to discuss their next move, and members of the union planned to rally outside, but no negotiations were scheduled.