🌱 Patch AM: 41-Year-Old Pulled From Laguna Surf Dies; Powerful Waves Continue To Pose Danger

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In today's newsletter:

• Recent surf tragedies highlight growing ocean dangers in Laguna Beach
• Ready your preschooler for kindergarten at Laguna Beach Library Thursdays
• How Yorba Linda's win over Laguna Beach sets up Poly showdown

Also on today's calendar: Art-To-Go and Platters Auction and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 41-Year-Old Pulled From Laguna Surf Dies; Powerful Waves Continue To Pose Danger (patch.com) — A 41-year-old man died after being pulled from the surf at South Crescent Bay Beach, underscoring how dangerous Laguna Beach's powerful waves and rip currents remain. Officials highlight several recent drownings and near-drownings at Crescent Bay and Aliso Beach, urging residents and visitors to check surf reports and talk with lifeguards before entering the water.
   

• Laguna Beach Library Kindergarten Readiness Food Literacy Story Time Thursday August 27 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — Families with preschoolers can head to Laguna Beach Library for Thursday morning Kindergarten Readiness Food Literacy Story Time, where kids ages 3–5 build school skills and healthy eating habits. Led by Ms. Sophia, sessions mix stories, songs, math and reading practice with hands-on food activities at 10:30 a.m. on select Thursdays.
   

• PREVIEW: Long Beach Poly Football Last Game at Veterans Memorial Stadium (the562.org) — Laguna Beach gets a brief mention as Yorba Linda's football team comes in riding a 34-21 win over the Breakers ahead of a historic matchup at Long Beach's Veterans Memorial Stadium. The piece mainly focuses on Long Beach Poly's final game at the old venue and the emotions surrounding the stadium's closure.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laguna Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Art-To-Go and Platters Auction →
  Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• Ice Cream Social and Ribbon Cutting - Rainbow Cone
  Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce 244 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  11:30 am
• Back to School Night
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  5:00 pm
• First Thursdays Art Walk →
  Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce 357 Glenneyre, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• PTA Room Parent Mtg
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  8:30 am
Wednesday September 9
• Wild Child →
  The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• ROAR Assembly
  Glen Yermo Elementary Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  8:30 am
• Little Seedlings Story Time
  Sherman Library & Gardens 2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
  10:00 am
• Watercolor Workshop Cherry Blossom
  Sherman Library & Gardens 2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
  10:00 am
• Back to School family picnic
  Ralph a. Gates Elementary Lake Forest, CA 92630
  5:00 pm
• PTA - Welcome Back Movie Night (Field/Blacktop)
  Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  6:00 pm
• San Juan Capistrano CA USA - supporting TAB BENOIT →
  The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Three-O @ The Ranch →
  The Ranch Sports Grill, 27412 Antonio Pkwy R1, Ladera Ranch
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone else getting invaded by Ants?
  I am super clean, there are no packages open in my cupboards but last night they got the cat food and were all over the floors, carpet and in my bed!… (Nextdoor South Laguna Village)
• It feels like the South Pacific out there.
  It's beautiful. I love both of these photos. Swipe left. (Nextdoor North Laguna)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Laguna Beach. Apply here.
• TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise coordinator in Aliso Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laguna Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Aliso Viejo

• Highway 74 To Close All Weekend Near Orange County On Saturday (patch.com)
• Barnes & Noble returns to Costa Mesa, invites readers to wander new 27,000 square-foot location (latimes.com)
• Aliso Viejo, CA: Todd Grecian Dies, Leaving His Wife, Shawna Grecian, and Children (theunionstar.com)

Laguna Niguel

• Dogs To Take The Streets In Laguna Niguel For Community Pack Walk: What To Know (patch.com)

Mission Viejo

• Support Local Authors, Read Local Books At Special Market In Mission Viejo (patch.com)

Ok Laguna Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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