🌱 CHP Crackdown+Black Friday In Laguna Beach+Santa Ana Winds

Welcome back, Laguna Beach — and Happy Thanksgiving! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy with plenty of sun. High: 75 Low: 57.

On Thursday, high tide is at 11:37 a.m. at 4.59 feet. Low tide will be at 8:05 p.m. at .66 feet.

Sunrise is at 6:33 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:44 p.m.

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Here are the top stories today in Laguna Beach:

1. All available California Highway Patrol officers in Laguna Beach and across the Golden State were slated to hit the streets Wednesday evening in search of intoxicated and unsafe drivers amid peak traffic. (Laguna Beach Patch).
2. Black Friday is nearly upon us, Laguna Beach. If you're planning on celebrating the retail holiday, check out this list of Orange County-area malls that are open for business. (Laguna Beach Patch).
3. High temperatures and dry are winds are expected to hit Orange County Wednesday, threatening power shut offs across the region for thousands and raising wildlife potential just in time for Thanksgiving. (Laguna Beach Patch).
4. Orange County area California Highway Patrol offices are participating in their annual toy drive "CHiPs For Kids." You can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any CHP office or Walgreens store until Dec. 20. All of the toys collected will go to children who live within the area, they said. (Laguna Beach Patch).
5. Last week, your Orange County Patch Editors asked you an important question: what are you grateful for? This week, we have your answers. (Orange County Patch).

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Laguna Beach Patch Notebook

• Visit Laguna Beach: "Thanksgiving is just two days away! What are some of your Thanksgiving traditions? II@cafromthesky" (Instagram).
• Visit Laguna Beach: "We've been having the most beautiful fall days here in Laguna all week long." (Instagram).
• Pacific Marine Mammal Center: "Mark you calendars as next week is Giving Tuesday! Join @pacificmmc at 1 PM PST for a live Instagram update with #teamPMMC's veterinarians! #givingtuesday - Because of all our you we're able to make a big impact! #joinus #iglive" (Facebook).
• South Coast Water District: "As always, we will be here for your emergencies. Please call (949) 499- 4555 24 hours, 7days a week, 365 days a year - we are here for you. Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for letting us serve you!" (Facebook).
• Laguna Food Pantry: "The Laguna Food Pantry is excited to announce we are participating in #GivingTuesday on November 30th. GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity." (Facebook).

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