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Also on today's calendar: Art-To-Go and Platters Auction and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Unconscious Person Pulled From Surf At Crescent Bay Beach: Police (patch.com) — Lifeguards at South Crescent Bay Beach in Laguna Beach pulled an unconscious male bodysurfer from the surf Wednesday afternoon and began CPR after he went into cardiac arrest on shore. He was transported by ambulance to Mission Hospital Laguna Beach, and officials have not yet released details on his condition. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns in local waters.
2. Beach Cleanup Set In Laguna Beach For Coastal Cleanup Day: What To Know (patch.com) — Laguna Beach residents are invited to join a community beach cleanup at Aliso Beach on Sept. 19, organized by the Laguna Ocean Foundation and Laguna Beach Police Department for International Coastal Cleanup Day. Volunteers will meet near Aliso Creek at 9 a.m., bringing gloves, a bucket, water, and sunscreen, to help tackle marine debris and support ongoing local coastal protection efforts.
3. New Wildfire Detection System Founded By OC Teen Deployed In Laguna Beach (patch.com) — Laguna Beach has rolled out a new AI-powered wildfire detection system across high-risk open spaces and canyons, feeding real-time data to the Laguna Beach Fire Department for faster response and evacuation planning. Developed by an Irvine teen's startup, SensoRy AI, the sensors were tested locally and are now part of the city's broader effort to protect residents from fast-moving fires.
4. Pet of the Week 082526 (stunewslaguna.com) — If you're looking to adopt locally, Lili the shy Cairn Terrier–Chihuahua mix is waiting for a calm, loving home through the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter on Laguna Canyon Road. Stu News Laguna is partnering with the shelter to spotlight adoptable pets and highlight its careful matching process, which keeps return rates far below the national average. Call or stop by to learn more about Lili and other animals.
5. DUI Checkpoint set for Friday night in coastal OC (newsantaana.com) — Laguna Beach Police will run a DUI checkpoint this Friday, August 28, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed city location, focusing on high‑risk corridors like Coast Highway and Laguna Canyon Road. The piece explains the steep financial, legal and insurance consequences of a DUI, recent local crash history, and practical tips for safely navigating nights out so residents can avoid arrests and protect the community.
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