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🌱 Patch AM: Man Suspected Of Murdering Mother-In-Law In Laguna Beach Slated For Trial 12 Years After His Arrest

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In today's newsletter:

  • Laguna Beach murder case heads to trial after 12-year delay
  • How a visitor's CPR skills turned crisis into hope in Laguna Beach
  • Inside Diane Keaton's last Laguna Beach renovation, now asking $10.3 million

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

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 79, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Suspected Of Murdering Mother-In-Law In Laguna Beach Slated For Trial 12 Years After His Arrest (patch.com) — Laguna Beach readers are seeing a long-delayed murder case finally move toward a jury trial, nearly three decades after the killing of local resident Lillian DeVilla and 12 years after suspect John Edward Moll Gutierrez was arrested. Prosecutors allege Gutierrez killed his mother-in-law inside their Laguna Beach condo and dumped her body off Laguna Canyon Road, with jury selection now set to begin October 1 in Orange County Superior Court.
   

2. Table Rock Summer Visitor Lauded For Life Saving Efforts At Council Session (patch.com) — Laguna Beach city officials recently honored a 19-year-old San Diego visitor who used CPR to help save an unconscious driver after a crash involving parked cars in town. During a council meeting, fire officials praised her quick response as a reminder that CPR training can make a life-or-death difference for people in Laguna Beach.
   

3. Diane Keaton's former California flip lists for $10.3 million (mercurynews.com) — A blufftop home above Table Rock Beach in Laguna Beach, extensively renovated by the late actress Diane Keaton, has returned to the market for $10.3 million. The 1970s-era house features multiple ocean-view decks, updated interiors, and preserved design touches from Keaton's final local renovation project, offering a high-end glimpse into the city's luxury real estate scene.
   

4. Where are best spots for Mexican food in California? See Yelp's 'must-try' eateries (sacbee.com) — Laguna Beach diners can take pride that South of Nick's was ranked the No. 2 Mexican restaurant in all of the U.S. and Canada by Yelp, praised for its elevated SoCal-style dishes. The piece also spotlights other top-rated Mexican eateries across California, but emphasizes South of Nick's strong reviews and standout menu favorites.
   

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  • CM Dave Kiff's new 'Ask Laguna' really works.
    After years trying to get old oil slicks in front of my house cleaned up, Public Works was out here in just TWO DAYS cleaning it away. Way to go Dave. (Nextdoor The Village)
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