🌱 Small Business Saturday + Toys For Tots + Photo Of The Week

Happy Saturday, Laguna Beach! By this time, your Thanksgiving leftovers have either been eaten or stored in the fridge, and you're getting ready for the impending holiday — so let's start this weekend off proper.

Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and delightful. High: 72 Low: 57.

On Saturday, high tide is at 12:57 p.m. at 4.27 feet. Low tide will be at 9:04 p.m. at .66 feet.

Sunrise is at 6:35 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:44 p.m.

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Here are the top stories in Laguna Beach today:

1. Small Business Saturday is slotted for Saturday, and in Laguna Beach, there is no shortage of independently-owned businesses that service the community all year round. Follow our helpful guide for celebrating Small Business Saturday in Laguna Beach. (Laguna Beach Patch).
2. Commuters driving through Laguna Beach Friday afternoon were encouraged by city officials to avoid inbound Laguna Canyon Road after a car collision prompted authorities to close all lanes but one while the crash site was cleared. (Laguna Beach Patch)
3. The holiday season is in full swing, Laguna Beach. Are you looking to help a child in your community celebrate the season? (Laguna Beach Patch).
4. Two motels in Costa Mesa may be turned into permanent homes for people who need them. The city is prepared to chip in roughly $3.5 million toward the two projects. (OCRegister).

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Today in Laguna Beach:

• 2021 Small Business Saturday - Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce. (More Info)

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Laguna Beach Patch Notebook

• Visit Laguna Beach: "Shop small & support us all. Please remember to support your local shops on this Black Friday!" (Instagram).
• Pacific Marine Mammal Center: "Shop to support! Today ONLY get 10% off your order by using code BFRIDAY21 at checkout! Shop our holiday catalog now and give the gift that gives twice!" (Facebook).
• Volunteers of Laguna Beach Animal Shelter: "We cannot tell you how much we love Raja…she's a favorite for many of us here at the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter. But as much as we love her, we know what's best for her is to have a loving home of her very own. Is it yours?" (Facebook).
• Laguna Canyon Foundation: "The biggest shopping weekend of the year is here! Be sure to reserve some of those savings for #GivingTuesday!" (Facebook).
• South Coast Water District: "Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) can take on a whole new meaning for our crews. No great shopping deals...rather the ugly results of grease being poured down the drain." (Facebook).
• Laguna Food Pantry: "Laguna Food Pantry volunteer James, carefully loading groceries into a shoppers car. The Pantry's grocery distribution system is contactless, making receiving groceries easy!" (Facebook).

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— Miranda Ceja