🌱 Laguna Beach Ambulance Relief + Rain Advisory

Laguna Beach CA

17 December, 2021

4:23 PM

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town. First, today's weather: Cool with plenty of sunshine. High: 62 Low: 46. A beach advisory remained in place until 4 a.m. Saturday, with more rain on the way next week. On Saturday, high tide will be at 7:56 a.m. at 5.91 feet. Low tide will be at 3:17 p.m. at -.33 feet. Here are the top stories today in Laguna Beach: The California Coastal Commission approved updates to the City of Laguna Beach Downtown Specific Plan, the city shared on Thursday. The approval of the planning document serves to guide growth, design, and development standards in Downtown Laguna Beach, according to a city spokesperson. (Laguna Beach Patch).Despite clearer skies forecasted for this weekend, a weekend rain advisory remains in place for all Orange County beaches, harbors and bay waters, the OC Health Care Agency said Friday. (Laguna Beach Patch).In response to resident complaints about long wait times for ambulances, the City of Laguna Beach has opted to start staffing two full-time city-operated ambulances come July. The changes are meant to result in shorter wait times for residents and a more consistent level of care overall. (OCRegister). From my notebook: Visit Laguna Beach: "If you're trading snowfall for waves & white beach foam this holiday season, we've got the perfect itinerary for you! Check out our story to find Holiday Happenings in Laguna Beach!" (Instagram). Visit Laguna Beach: "DAY 12 of our 12 Days of #Giveaways features THREE $50 Gift Cards to these Laguna local favorite restaurants: @thedrakelaguna, @seabutteroc & @saigonbeach!" (Instagram). Pacific Marine Mammal Center: "And the rescues just keep coming in…2 this morning already. These pups aren't where they should be… Can you spot the sea lion in all these rescue photos? #sealionrescue #teampmmc #animalcare #sealionpup #sealbeachpd" (Facebook). City of Laguna Beach - Government: "Swim Testing and Sign-Ups for Junior Lifeguards! Junior Lifeguards are girls and boys between 8-15, placed in groups by ability and age." (Facebook). South Coast Water District: "The rain has been awesome but we still have a long way to go to end the drought! Keep saving water and being water efficient!" (Facebook). More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Holiday Concert by the Laguna Community Concert Band (December 19) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 20) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 21) Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Christmas Eve Interactive Family Service (December 24) Christmas Eve Service (December 24) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 28) After School Tennis - Starts Jan. 5th, 2022 (January 5) Add your event Loving the Laguna Beach Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! — Miranda Ceja