THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Residential street sweeping will be suspended starting Thursday, November 23 and will resume on Monday, November 27. Trash collection will also be delayed one day due to the holiday.
This Week's City Council Action:
City Council Recognizes November as Family Court Awareness Month
City Council Approves Revisions to the Underground Utility Assessment Deferment Loan Program
City Council Approves Risk Assessment of Lemon-Scented Gum Tree Located at 387 El Camino Del Mar
City Council To Evaluate Joining the Natural Communities Coalition
City Council to Explore Parking Solutions for Laguna Beach Community & Recreation Center
City Council Keeps Status Quo Regarding Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Assignments
The Next Regular Meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, December 12 at 5:00 P.M.
The "Tentative Agenda" is strictly tentative and there is no guarantee that items listed will be agendized as scheduled due to changing priorities, new information, staff workloads, and other unforeseeable events.
December 12 Tentative Agenda
Sawdust Winter Fantasy Now Open Through December!
The 33rd Annual Sawdust Winter Fantasy is open on weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., now through December 17th!
Winter Fantasy is a one-of-a-kind holiday art festival that offers a festive, unique shopping experience in an enchanting winter wonderland with thousands of lights and decorations, handcrafted gifts by 160 artists, three stages of live music, community performances, carolers, puppeteers, art classes, and daily visits with Santa Claus.
See You at the Sawdust!
LB Firefighters Launch Spark of Love Toy Drive - Donate a Toy Today! 🧸
This year marks the 31st Anniversary of the Spark of Love Toy Drive which will run from November 24 through December 24, 2023.
Any new unwrapped toy must be in their original packaging or box. Sports equipment (balls/tennis racquets, baseball bats) is not required to have a box or package. We cannot distribute clothing, personal care items, blankets etc.
For questions related to the Spark of Love toy drive, please contact Captain/Paramedic Pat Cary at pcary@lagunabeachcity.net or Administrative Captain John Kuzmic at jkuzmic@lagunabeachcity.net.
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charge
On Monday, November 20, the man charged with the murder of Tatum Goodwin, pleaded not guilty.
Rojas-Moreno's attorney, Chris Bou Saeed, entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of his client and a pretrial hearing is set for January 30, 2024 in the Central Justice Center.
Rojas-Moreno is being held without bail after being accused of killing Tatum Goodwin on November 12, 2023. Goodwin's body was found by a construction worker in a secluded location near the 200 block of Ocean Avenue.
LBPD Detective Work Leads to Male Nanny Sentenced to 705 Years in Prison
A man who served as a male nanny for families across Southern California has been sentenced to 705 years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting 16 boys under his care.
Matthew Antonio Zakrzewski, 34, of Costa Mesa, was arrested on May 17, 2019, by Laguna Beach Police Department Detectives. Zarkrzewski was originally charged with three felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under the age of 14, and one felony count of oral copulation with a child under the age of 10.
He filmed many of the sexual assaults of the young boys, who ranged between the ages of two to 12 years old, with crimes committed between January 1, 2014, and May 17, 2019. After the initial criminal charges were filed, Laguna Beach Police Department Detectives asked for the public’s help in locating other potential victims. After following multiple leads from the public, Detectives identified numerous additional victims
On October 3, 2023, Zarkrzewski was convicted of 34 felony counts, including 27 felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under the age of 14 and two felony counts of oral copulation of a child under the age of 10. This arrest and conviction is the result of the hard work and dedication of the Laguna Beach Police Department investigations team in conjunction with various agencies, including the Orange County District Attorney’s office.
Looking for a Furry Companion? "Eloise" Could Be the One! 🐶
Eloise, a delightful 1 1/2-year-old female Boston Terrier Pug mix, is eagerly awaiting adoption. With her affectionate nature, playful spirit, and unwavering loyalty, she will undoubtedly become your devoted companion. 🐶
The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter adoption procedures are designed to make sure that both the potential family and the animal adopted are in the very best situation possible. The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter is located at 20612 Laguna Canyon Road. For any questions, please call (949) 497-3552.
Check Out the New Public Art Dedication "Coalescence"
On November 16, the Laguna Beach Arts Commission celebrated the new public art dedication, “Coalescence” by Beau Stanton.
"Coalescence" consists of an inlaid ceramic walkway mural measuring 20 feet by 14 feet, for the pedestrian bridge near the main entry of the Sawdust Art Festival. The mosaic is comprised of over 1,000 hand cut tiles utilizing a color palette that references the canyon and ocean environments of Laguna Beach.
Turkey Trot Your Way Into a Wonderful Weekend! 🦃 🍁
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