THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023
Rain and Wind Anticipated This Weekend
The City is monitoring Hurricane Hilary as it moves toward California and taking measures to mitigate impact. Residents are urged to watch the weather, and consider securing outdoor furniture and prepare for potential power outages. This storm may dissipate to a tropical storm before reaching Southern California, but could still result in high wind and intense rain.
Sandbag Availability:
In anticipation of the storm, the City of Laguna Beach is providing pre-filled sandbags to residents and business owners from two locations beginning Friday at noon. These sandbags are not for contractors.
1. Act V parking lot – 1900 Laguna Canyon Road
2. Aliso Beach East parking lot – 31118 Coast Highway
Sandbags are also available at Laguna Beach’s four fire stations. They are free; however, you must provide your own sand. It is not permitted to fill them with sand from Laguna’s beaches or playgrounds.
Stay Informed: Text 92651 to 888-777 to Sign Up for Nixle Alerts and Register for Alert OC
The Next Regular Meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, August 22 at 5:00 P.M.
(Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting from 4:00 p.m. - 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.
September 26 Tentative Agenda
Mayor Whalen Discusses Maui Wildfires and Upcoming Laguna Beach Workshop on Wildfire Preparedness
In today's podcast, Mayor Whalen discusses the Maui wildfires, and updates the community on our progress to underground overhead power lines in the City of Laguna Beach.
He also announced the City will have a workshop/town hall sometime in September to revisit again with the community how we are prepared for wildfire. Date of the September workshop is TBA.
City to Test Emergency Outdoor Warning System Speakers Friday at Noon
Laguna Beach Emergency Operations Personnel will be conducting a test of the City's Outdoor Warning System (alert speakers) on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 12:00 noon. The outdoor warning speakers are one of the tools the City uses to communicate emergency alerts to residents, which includes push notifications to cell phones, landlines, and social media.
City of Laguna Beach Alert and Warning System Resources:
- Nixle -Nixle is the City of Laguna Beach's community alert system which is typically used for emergency notifications, community event information, or traffic issues which are sent by text messages, mobile app, and/or e-mail. Text 92651 to 888-777 or Click HERE to sign up now.
- Outdoor Warning System – controlled by the public safety team. A series of siren speakers throughout the City which transmits an alert tone followed by instructions such as evacuate or move to higher ground.
- AlertOC – managed by the county, controlled by the City's public safety team. Requires registration and sends alerts to registered cell phones, landlines, and emails. Click HERE to Register now.
- Reverse 911 – managed by the county through AlertOC, controlled by the City's public safety team. Relays a message to all registered landlines.
- Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) – managed by FEMA, controlled by the City's public safety team. Same system as an “Amber Alert” that forces a text to all cell phones based on geographical location.
Register Now for Upcoming Fall CERT Classes!
The Laguna Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program is holding the CERT Fall Training Academy on Thursday nights from September 14 to October 26 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Community & Susi Q Center.
The CERT program is a nationally supported, locally implemented initiative that teaches people how to better prepare themselves for hazards that may affect their communities.
For more information, please contact Brendan Manning, Emergency Operations Coordinator at (949) 497-0350.
LBPD Shows Support at Laguna Beach PRIDE 365 Event!
FREE Summer Movie Night TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m.!
New Mural Progress at Alta Laguna Park
Apply Now for 2023 Juried Fine Art Exhibition
Deadline: August 27, 2023
1st- $1,200 | 2nd- $600 | 3rd $300
The Arts Commission invites artists to apply for the annual Juried Fine Art Exhibition. Selected works will be displayed at Laguna Beach City Hall from September 25 to November 16. This exhibition is open to residents of Orange County, ages 18 or older.
Sunday's Music in the Park Postponed Due to Forecasted Rain: Rescheduled for August 27
Due to the weather forecast for rain on Sunday August 20, 2023, this week's Music in the Park is postponed. The concert by Wild Child is re-scheduled for Sunday, August 27, 2023.
This Week's Live Music at the Promenade:
- Friday at 5:30 PM: Joe Hickey
(Saturday & Sunday Performances Tentative Depending on Weather)
- Saturday at 5:30 PM: Ava August
- Sunday at 5:00 PM: Jason Feddy
Frieda is Looking for a New Home 🐶
Frieda is a one-year-old spayed female Spaniel Doxie, who is up for adoption at the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter. She is very playful, loves her toys, and prefers to be the only dog in the home.
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.
Have a Wonderful Weekend! 🌴
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