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Coffee in hand, Laguna Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Laguna Beach resident honored after dramatic rescue at Fisherman's Cove
  • Laguna Beach's decades-old canyon murder case finally heads to trial.
  • What Laguna Beach residents should expect from Hurricane Polo's powerful swells.

Also on today's calendar: La Dolce Vita on the Green and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 78, low: 69.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Lifeguard, Laguna Beach Resident Commended For Saving Distressed Swimmer (patch.com) — Laguna Beach readers will recognize Fisherman's Cove as the site where resident and former lifeguard Bradley Beshear recently rescued a swimmer caught in a powerful rip current. Honored by the City Council and Marine Safety Chief Kai Bond, Beshear credited his past lifeguard training and a neighbor's emergency gear for helping him safely bring the man back to shore during a dangerous south swell.
   

2. Man Suspected Of Murdering Mother-In-Law In Laguna Beach Slated For Trial 12 Years After His Arrest (patch.com) — Laguna Beach readers are learning that a local man accused of killing his mother-in-law and leaving her body off Laguna Canyon Road is finally headed to trial on October 1, 12 years after his arrest. The piece outlines the decades-old case, the long delays, and the current charges and legal teams, underscoring how a notorious local homicide is moving back into the courtroom spotlight.
   

3. Huge Surf, Erosion, Coastal Flooding Possible In Laguna Beach As Hurricane Polo Swells Arrive (patch.com) — Laguna Beach is under a beach hazards warning as swells from Hurricanes Polo and Odalys are forecast to bring 4- to 7-foot surf, powerful riptides, and possible coastal flooding and erosion early this week. After Hurricane Marie already stripped sand and prompted a local emergency, officials warn low-lying areas, walkways and parking lots could flood, urging residents and visitors to prepare for dangerous conditions.
   

4. California declares statewide emergency as El Niño threatens floods, high surf, and erosion (thecooldown.com) — Laguna Beach is under a local emergency for erosion and sand loss as Gov. Gavin Newsom declares a statewide emergency ahead of a powerful El Niño. Residents are urged to prepare for dangerous surf, flooding, and shoreline damage that could disrupt roads, homes, and businesses while the state mobilizes extra resources for coastal communities.
   

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