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Hello again Laguna Beach! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Laguna Beach's quarterback really light up scoreboards this season?

Also on today's calendar: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid, temps: high: 78, low: 71.
  • Friday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Steve Fryer's five football topics to watch during Week 0 (fresnobee.com) — Laguna Beach football fans get a shout-out as columnist Steve Fryer predicts Breakers quarterback Jack Hurst will pile up touchdown passes this season. His take comes in a broader look at Orange County's Week 0 storylines, from title contenders to breakout players and key early matchups.
   

📸 Around Laguna Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laguna Beach

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★ Featured events ★

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Other local events
    Thursday August 20
  • First Day of School 2026
    Laguna Beach Unified Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Picture Day - Makeup
    Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
    • Friday August 21
  • PTA Exec Mtg
    Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
    8:30 am
    • Monday August 24
  • Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
    Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Fall Conference Week (Non - Student Day)
    Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
    Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
  • Flag Deck #1
    Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
    8:15 am
    • Thursday August 27
  • [OXFORD] Back to School Night
    Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim, CA 92803
    5:00 pm

📣 Laguna Beach Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Picture Day - Makeup
    Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
    • Friday August 21
  • PTA Exec Mtg
    Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
    8:30 am
    • Sunday August 23
  • Sea Country Festival 2026 →
    Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce, 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
    7:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
    Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Moneypenny was LOST on August 17, 2026 in Laguna Beach, CA 92651 near Stan Oak Dr. off Laguna Canyon Rd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Sun Valley Castle Rock)
  • Hey Neighbors,
    I'm looking for a part-time barista, applicant must be available to work on weekends/ mornings. (Nextdoor Arch Beach Heights)
  • Jack in the Box Franchisee posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Laguna Beach. Apply here.
  • Del Taco posted a job opening for Team Member in Aliso Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laguna Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Aliso Viejo

  • Why indie Semiconductor, Inc.'s (INDI) Stock Is Down 10.08% (aaii.com)
  • OC Aerospace, Tech Companies Report Booming Sales (ocbj.com)
  • Area Code 949: Location Map, Time Zone, and Get Number (goodcall.com)

Laguna Niguel

  • 3 women rescued from rip current in Laguna Beach, 2 hospitalized (ocregister.com)
  • Chiefs Fan-Favorite JuJu Smith-Schuster's Giants Run Ends Before It Really Begins (heavy.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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