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1. Man Suspected Of Murdering Mother-In-Law In Laguna Beach Slated For Trial 12 Years After His Arrest (patch.com) — Laguna Beach readers are seeing a long-delayed murder case finally move toward a jury trial, nearly three decades after the killing of local resident Lillian DeVilla and 12 years after suspect John Edward Moll Gutierrez was arrested. Prosecutors allege Gutierrez killed his mother-in-law inside their Laguna Beach condo and dumped her body off Laguna Canyon Road, with jury selection now set to begin October 1 in Orange County Superior Court.
2. Table Rock Summer Visitor Lauded For Life Saving Efforts At Council Session (patch.com) — Laguna Beach city officials recently honored a 19-year-old San Diego visitor who used CPR to help save an unconscious driver after a crash involving parked cars in town. During a council meeting, fire officials praised her quick response as a reminder that CPR training can make a life-or-death difference for people in Laguna Beach.
3. Diane Keaton's former California flip lists for $10.3 million (mercurynews.com) — A blufftop home above Table Rock Beach in Laguna Beach, extensively renovated by the late actress Diane Keaton, has returned to the market for $10.3 million. The 1970s-era house features multiple ocean-view decks, updated interiors, and preserved design touches from Keaton's final local renovation project, offering a high-end glimpse into the city's luxury real estate scene.
4. Where are best spots for Mexican food in California? See Yelp's 'must-try' eateries (sacbee.com) — Laguna Beach diners can take pride that South of Nick's was ranked the No. 2 Mexican restaurant in all of the U.S. and Canada by Yelp, praised for its elevated SoCal-style dishes. The piece also spotlights other top-rated Mexican eateries across California, but emphasizes South of Nick's strong reviews and standout menu favorites.
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