Under New Management? + Welcome To Hotel Laguna + Tourism Hurting

Laguna Beach CA

06 October, 2021

8:07 PM

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Morning, Laguna Beach! Let's get this Thursday started. Here's everything worth knowing today in Laguna Beach. First, today's weather: Fog in the a.m.; cloudy, cool. High: 69 Low: 65. Beaches in Laguna remain closed during the oil spill that has wrecked the Orange County coastline. Here are the top stories in Laguna Beach today: Oil-related beach closures hit the local hospitality industry already shaken by COVID-19 - Laguna Beach Local News (Laguna Beach Independent Newspaper). Laguna Beach's gas prices break 2012 records for nost expensive in Orange County (Laguna Beach Patch).Newport Beach assistant city manager leaves for the private sector, the timeline for new hire is uncertain (Los Angeles Times). Laguna Beach awaits oil at beaches, marine protected areas in limbo (Spectrum News 1) Hotel Laguna set to host a reopening event on Oct. 12 (Laguna Beach Independent Newspaper). Today's Laguna Beach Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Laguna Beach: Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee (8:00 AM). First Thursdays Art Walk - Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce (6:00 PM). Meet the Artist: Kate Cohen and the Explanation of the Doodle (6:00 PM). First Thursday Art Walk (6:00 PM). Laguna Beach Patch Notebook Pacific Marine Mammal Center: "OIL SPILL UPDATE**California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced you can now register to be a public volunteer to help with the oil spill clean up! Additional training may be required. To register please go to: https://calspillwa..." (Facebook). Pacific Marine Mammal Center: "How to Shop Ex: CHOOSE the ticket of your favorite charity (PMMC!) listed and they will receive a $25 donation per ticket. SHOP exclusive discounts at participating stores. ENJOY a private catered lunch, VIP wine tasting, entertainment &..." (Facebook). South Coast Water District: "Here is a big welcome to new employee Ivan Martinez! Ivan started with #SCWD this week. Welcome to the ohana! What a great week to start a new job during #CaliforniaWaterProfessionalsAppreciation week!" (Facebook). South Coast Water District: "This is why SCWD is focusing on creating new sources of water for water reliability. Our customers did an amazing job during the last drought and saved over 20%. And even more astonishing, they have continued those practices today. " (Facebook). From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here. Events: San Clemente Garden Club Fall Plant Sale and Flea Market Treasures (October 9). After School Tennis - Starts Oct. 13th (October 13). Ask the Doctors: A Senior Appreciation Event (October 13). Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 14). Fiesta FUNdraiser (October 14). Press Play with Girl Scouts Party (October 17). Add your event. Announcements: SAT Oct 30th! HALLOWEEN CONCERT - THE WHO & LED ZEPPELIN Tribute (Details). Add your announcement. For sale: Window Air conditioner. (Details). Mattress (Details). Add your item. Housing: LCAD students looking for private studio to live in (Details). Add your listing. You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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? You can contact me at [email protected].