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🌱 Patch AM: How a Laguna Beach shoreline stroll turned into a near-fatal emergency

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Hello Laguna Beach! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Laguna Beach shoreline stroll turned into a near-fatal emergency
  • How a casual Laguna shoreline walk turned into a life-or-death rescue
  • Why a PCH roadside fight is igniting Laguna's cycling debate

Also on today's calendar: Premier Showcase at Pacific View Memorial Park & Mortuary and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid, with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid, temps: high: 82, low: 74.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rogue Wave Nearly Kills Mom Walking on SoCal Beach Out of Nowhere (pulptastic.com) — A local mother nearly died after a rogue wave at Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach swept her into the surf, triggered a heart attack, and led to a dramatic lifeguard rescue and airlift. She's now home recovering, while her family raises funds for medical costs and warns how quickly seemingly routine shoreline walks can turn dangerous.
   

• Mom walking on beach nearly drowns when strong waves sweep her out to sea (azfamily.com) — A 49-year-old mom suffered a heart attack and nearly drowned after powerful waves and a rip current swept her and friends off their feet at a Laguna Beach shoreline. Lifeguards and first responders revived her on the sand before she was airlifted to the hospital and later released. Her family now hopes the scare, which happened near a previous child drowning, reminds locals to respect dangerous surf conditions.
   

• Cyclist and Driver Fight on Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach (pulptastic.com) — A weekend confrontation between a driver and a cyclist on Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, caught on video, has stirred strong reactions online about bike safety and road sharing. The clip shows the driver squaring up to the cyclist as others try to intervene, with commenters debating whether cyclists belong on this busy stretch that lacks a dedicated bike lane. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between motorists and riders along the local coastal route.
   

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  • 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
  • Board Meeting - Governance
    Laguna Beach Unified Laguna Beach, CA 92651
    6:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • TOW Picture Day
    Top of the World Elementary Laguna Beach, CA 92651
    8:00 am
  • Breaker Football & Legacy Night
    Laguna Beach High Laguna Beach, CA 92651
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Ice Cream Social and Ribbon Cutting - Rainbow Cone
    Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce 244 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
    11:30 am
    • Wednesday September 9
  • Wild Child →
    The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost reptile!
    Emmett was LOST on August 21, 2026 in Laguna Beach, CA 92651 near Mermaid Street and third Street Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor The Village)
  • Anyone rebuild a wood deck recently and have a great outcome?
    Would greatly appreciate licensed contractor recommendations for someone willing to comply with City of Laguna Beach permit requirements. (Nextdoor South Laguna Village)
  • JC Resorts, LLC posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Laguna Beach. Apply here.
  • City of Laguna Beach California posted a job opening for Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral (Full Time) in Laguna Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laguna Beach here.

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