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Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Marie 2.0 shatters shorelines 091126 (stunewslaguna.com) — Recent powerful surf, dubbed "Marie 2.0," has dramatically reshaped several Laguna Beach shorelines, stripping sand from spots like West Street Beach and Lover's Cove and even toppling a palm at Aliso Beach. Local photographers captured eerie storm skies and bare, wave-battered beaches, offering residents a visual record of how quickly coastal conditions can change.
2. Woman Convicted In Hit And Run That Killed Pedestrian In Laguna Beach (patch.com) — A driver has been convicted in the hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Laguna Beach at South Coast Highway and Pearl Street, bringing long-awaited resolution to a 2022 tragedy. Jurors found the 22-year-old guilty of gross vehicular manslaughter and related charges, and she now faces sentencing in November for the collision that also injured the victim's wife.
3. Orange County scores and player stats for Saturday, Sept. 12 (ocregister.com) — Laguna Beach High's boys water polo team battled through tight games at the Santa Barbara Invitational, edging Corona del Mar 17–16 before falling 17–16 to Dos Pueblos. The roundup also highlights strong showings from several other Orange County programs, giving local fans a quick snapshot of how regional teams are shaping up early in the season.
4. 'It's getting worse.' More beachfront homes in Dana Point red-tagged after high surf (nbclosangeles.com) — Laguna Beach has joined Dana Point in declaring a local emergency over coastal erosion, prompting Orange County to activate its Emergency Operations Center. While the most visible damage is along Dana Point's Beach Road, the emergency declarations aim to speed resources and recovery assistance for nearby coastal communities like Laguna Beach as officials assess damage and consider broader shoreline protections.
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