A new outdoor emergency system to alert residents of disasters was put to the test May 27 in Laguna Beach, Calif. “Nothing presents a greater risk to our public safety than a wildfire or a major earthquake,” Laguna Beach Mayor Bob Whalen said in a press release. “This outdoor emergency warning system will save lives in the event of…
Coastal City Launches New Emergency Alert System
May 27, 2021
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Pacific Marine Mammal Center Celebrates 50 Years of Caring for Sea Life
May 24, 2021
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From a small three-person rescue team, rehabilitating seals in a bathtub to a leader in marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific hub and education center, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center is this month celebrating its 50th anniversary. “In 1971, Jim Stauffer, Dr. Rose Ekeberg, and I started a small group known as the Friends of…
Live Shows Resume as Laguna Beach Music Festival Kicks Off
May 13, 2021
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Acclaimed American composer and pianist Conrad Tao will lead the 2021 Laguna Beach Music Festival as artistic director with live, in-person performances through May 16 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. The festival is co-presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Laguna Beach Live. It marks the long-anticipated return to public performances since the…
Laguna Beach Names New City Manager
May 3, 2021
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Elected officials in Laguna Beach appointed the city’s next top bureaucrat following a three-month, nationwide search to replace the outgoing city manager. Shohreh Dupuis will assume the city manager’s role June 12 following the retirement of John Pietig. Council unanimously approved the hire during an April 27 vote. “I’m incredibly honored and overwhelmed with gratitude…
California Tourism Receives $45 Million Marketing Boost
April 23, 2021
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California’s travel industry has received a $45 million marketing injection thanks to a senate bill aimed at jump starting its tourism economy when it is deemed safe to travel. While many cities across the state have been conducting their own enhanced marketing programs to stimulate local economies, the funds from the one-time appropriation will go…
Laguna Beach Mulls Higher Fines for Littering, Public Drinking
April 19, 2021
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Laguna Beach is considering hiking the penalties for those caught littering and drinking alcohol in public. Its city council will discuss during an April 20 meeting whether to increase fines for such offenses, so that they’re on par with other municipal code violations. For some violations—such as roller skating at night, not getting your pet vaccinated for rabies, or climbing…
Increased Security Approved for Laguna Beach City Buildings
April 13, 2021
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Laguna Beach city council has unanimously approved funding for increased security systems to be installed at city hall, its police department, and the city’s administrative building. The contract was awarded April 6 to Am-Tech Security and Network Solutions Inc. at a total cost of about $185,000. The plan includes the installation of 23 cameras to…
Laguna Beach Trolley Service Will Resume in June
April 13, 2021
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The service will be operated by a new outside contractor after council during its April 6 meeting unanimously agreed to award LAZ Parking the contract for a five-year term. The cost for the initial year of the contract is not to exceed $1.93 million and will be subject to annual budget approval. “The trolley system…
Laguna Beach Sets New Rules in Time for its Summer Surge
April 9, 2021
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The City of Laguna Beach has introduced numerous beach-related ordinances ahead of tourism season, including the banning of plastic straws on beaches and trails. The new policies also prohibit single-use plastic containers on beaches and trails, and forbid restaurants from distributing them with takeout orders. As well, the public is restricted from feeding wild birds in city parks….
No Fooling: First Thursdays Art Walk in Laguna Beach Resumes April 1
March 31, 2021
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After more than a year of being cancelled, Laguna Beach is bringing back its First Thursdays Art Walk April 1. The event, which runs from 6 to 9 p.m., provides a relaxed environment for art lovers to explore Laguna’s plethora of art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Integral to the First Thursdays experience, the Laguna Beach…
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