Laguna Beach Paddle-Out+Panga Boat Problems + 1000 Step Closure

Laguna Beach CA

21 September, 2021

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Hey, Laguna Beach! Let's get this Wednesday, September 22 started. Here's what's happening today in Laguna Beach. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Laguna Beach? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 83 Low: 63. Wednesday's high tide will be at 10:40 a.m. at 5.25 feet. Low tide will be at 4:52 p.m. at .66 feet. Sunrise will be at 6:40 a.m. and sunset will be at 6:48 p.m. Here are the top stories in Laguna Beach today: Take a look at how Laguna Beach and Orange County food banks mobilized during the pandemic. (Los Angeles Times).Seaside patrols are stepped up in Laguna Beach after two more panga boats come ashore. (OCRegister).Laguna's Main Beach gets all spruced up on Coastal Clean-Up Day this year. See how much trash was recovered from a beach considered "clean." (Laguna Beach Patch). Laguna Beach gathers to celebrate the life of John Cunningham, beloved resident and co-founder of the Pacific Marine Mammal Center. (Laguna Beach Patch ). Repairs are forcing a two-month closure at Thousand Steps Beach in Laguna Beach. (NBC Southern California). A man jumps from the 405 overpass, inland from Laguna Beach, in an apparent suicide attempt, then is struck by box truck. (Los Angeles Times). Today's Laguna Beach Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Laguna Beach: PTA Meeting - Thurston Middle (9 a.m.). Greater Laguna Beach GOP Membership Meeting (5 p.m.). CAC Meeting - Laguna Beach Unified (5 p.m.). Laguna Beach Patch Notebook Visit Laguna Beach: "Today is California Surfing Day! If you had to choose one word to aptly describe the many surf spots in Laguna Beach, it would be "variety". The best thing about our town's surf scene is that every break is different." (Instagram). Pacific Marine Mammal Center: "Did you know @pacificmmc rescues on average 150-200 marine mammals a year? Including California sea lions like this little pup. When the malnourished and dehydrated patients first arrive at our center they are given an exam." (Facebook). City of Laguna Beach - Government: "If you're told to evacuate, go. That's it. Just go." (Facebook). South Coast Water District: "According to the Congressional Budget Office, the federal share of capital, operations and maintenance for water services has dropped to 5%, versus nearly 50% for highways, 17% for mass transit and rail and aviation (also 17%)." (Facebook). Laguna Beach Dog Park www.lagunabeachdogpark.com: "A later gram with Rooster. @lagunabeachdogpark #friendsoflagunabeachdogpark" (Facebook). Laguna Food Pantry: "September is #HungerActionMonth! Volunteering is one way you can get involved and make a difference. The Laguna Food Pantry is predominantly volunteer-run, so we rely on our volunteers to stay open and operational!" (Facebook). From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here. Events: Book Signing Event • SOUNDS LIKE LOVE (September 23). The Mindfulness Expo (September 25). LOCA Brunch and Printmaking Presentation (September 26). Fiesta FUNdraiser (October 14). Add your event. You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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 Laguna Beach Daily? Contact me at [email protected].