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Stu News Laguna
3M ago
What’s your City done for you lately? Well, let’s look back at 2023
This is Part 2 in a two-part series.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Utility Undergrounding projects included:
–Completed Diamond Street Underground Utility Assessment District 2013-02.
–Conducted balloting to form the Woods Cove Underground Utility Assessment District 2014-02, which resulted in voter approval of the proposed district.
–Began construction of underground infrastructure for Park Avenue Underground Utility District 2021-02.
Improvement of City Facilities and Local Infrastruc ..read more
Stu News Laguna
3M ago
Enjoying the rising surf
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With the surf advisory in effect, sometimes it’s just better to enjoy the waves from the beach ..read more
Stu News Laguna
3M ago
National Weather Service warns that surf’s up and an advisory is in effect until Monday
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Waves are building along the coast as the National Weather Service issues an advisory through the early hours of Monday
Yesterday afternoon (Thursday, Dec. 28) the City of Laguna Beach issued a high surf advisory following an advisory by the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS noted a coastal flood advisory would remain in effect until 2 a.m. PST on Monday (Jan. 1, 2024) along the Orange County coast.
The coast ..read more
Stu News Laguna
3M ago
Fair Game
By TOM JOHNSON
Get ready…this week is the calm before next week’s debut of the new “Stu News” redesign
This week, we’re dimming the lights in the Stu News newsroom to allow staff to be with family and friends over the holidays. It’s also a chance that allows them to rest, relax and recharge the old batteries as we prepare to kick off 2024.
And what a year it’s going to be right out of the gate with our first issue of the year. For months, we’ve been fine tuning a product redesign. It will debut in what we’re hoping is its new splendor come Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Here’s what you can ..read more
Stu News Laguna
3M ago
LB Garden Club monthly meeting and Speaker Series presents Brenday Kyle on January 12
The Laguna Beach Garden Club (LBGC) will host Brenday Kyle as their guest speaker for their monthly meeting and Speaker Series on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Kyle is a local naturalist who leads environmental programs all over the L.A. area. She rates herself an 11/10 on the, “I love nature scale!” Kyle is deeply connected to the mountains in Los Angeles and is descended from the Tarahumara and Tepehuan peoples from Mexico.
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Courtesy of Laguna Beach Garden Club
Brenday Kyle will ..read more
Stu News Laguna
3M ago
Big wave time!
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Here’s a “bomb” that passed through town yesterday (Thursday ..read more
Stu News Laguna
3M ago
LBCAC adds new event to 2024
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Joel Robinson – Barefoot Joel
–Saturday, Dec. 30, 2 p.m.
Storyteller/Naturalist Barefoot Joel/Our Story Nature Walk
Join your friends from the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center (LBCAC) and Barefoot Joel, Naturalist Guide, on an easygoing, engaging walk to Barbara’s Lake, the largest of three natural lakes in Laguna Canyon.
During the walk, Barefoot Joel will recall true stories of our area, from the times when grizzly bears, jaguars, condors and wolves still roamed the secluded valley. Together, you’ll stop freq ..read more
Stu News Laguna
3M ago
Laguna Art Museum announces 42nd Annual California Cool Annual Auction & Benefit
Laguna Art Museum (LAM) announces the 42nd Annual California Cool Art Auction & Benefit, its most anticipated event of the year, is taking place February 19 through March 4 with both online and in-person auction events. Bidding for the annual auction will open online on February 19, via Artsy. The auction will feature works of prominent California artists, on view to preview in person at Laguna Art Museum with paid admission, February 19 through March 4, or via Artsy beginning February 5. On March 2, the ..read more
Stu News Laguna
3M ago
New year, new programs: Laguna Beach art programs build upon past successes while expanding offerings for 2024
By THERESA KEEGAN
This story is a part of our Arts section. Visit www.stunewslaguna.com/arts for more arts stories as well as our arts calendars.
As lessons from 2023 slip away, new opportunities shine bright for 2024. The many art programs in Laguna Beach are anticipating building on existing successes and expanding their offerings with new opportunities.
Laguna Dance Festival
The 2024 Laguna Dance Festival will provide behind-the-scenes previews and three nights of world-class perf ..read more
Stu News Laguna
3M ago
Sawdust Festival classes continue after holidays
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Mixed Media Magic
Sawdust Art Classes’ winter offering is also brim-full with other artist-led art classes!
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Master Glassblowing
Sawdust Art Classes have many expressive and informative classes offered every week that the Sawdust Art Festival wants to share with you (far too many to mention here!). Visit Sawdust online (click here) for detailed information on classes, times and listings. They can’t wait to share the magic of art with you!
There are too many classes to list her ..read more