🌱 Laguna Beach Chamber CEO Bids Adieu+ Bette Davis House Lingers

Ashley Ludwig

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine, but cool. High: 64 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Laguna Beach today:

  1. Why is Laguna Beach's Chamber of Commerce CEO leaving? Sandy Morales announced she is resigning from the organization, following a Hospitality Night debacle from early December. Her predecessor, Paula Hornbuckle-Arnold will take the spot for the interim, they say. . (Laguna Beach Independent Newspaper).

  2. Take a look inside these amazing dream homes in Laguna Beach, but none more amazing than the historic property once owned by Bette Davis. Why has it been for sale this long? (Laguna Beach Patch).

  3. Laguna Beach Area Pets Up For Adoption: look at the sweet faces of Turbo, Benji, Blue & More, all now available for their forever homes. Tell us about your adopted pet! (Laguna Beach Patch).

  4. Laguna Beach is seeing home price gains hit the highest level in at least 8 years. Will the bubble burst? or is it just going to get bigger? (OCRegister).

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Today in Laguna Beach:

  • Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee (8 AM).

  • FREE: Laguna Beach Art Walk. - Arts and Culture Events in Orange County (6 PM).

  • FREE: Outlaws of Folk Music in Seal Beach (6:30 PM).

  • Sylvia and The Rhythm Boys at Meet In Paris (7 PM).

From my notebook:

  • Visit Laguna Beach: "2022 is underway, and for those of you that committed to being healthier this year, we are telling you not to give up! Check out our story to find healthy food options in Laguna Beach! II @lagunalately" (Instagram).

  • City of Laguna Beach - Government: "This Week: The City of Laguna Beach releases its Key Accomplishments for 2021 and provides an update on COVID-19. Please click adobe.ly/3r7B50f for this week’s news from the City of Laguna Beach!" (Facebook).

  • LOCA Arts Education - Laguna Beach CA: "Ceramics class, downtown Laguna Beach "Learn Sgraffitto" with Kate Cohen Jan. 12 and 26 (two-part class) 1-4 p.m. includes supplies and firing! Visitors $100/$50 LOCA members (join now and save!) " (Facebook).

  • South Coast Water District: "Succulents are a beautiful way to save water without sacrificing beauty. #Resolutions2022" (Facebook).

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Ashley Ludwig

About me: Ashley Ludwig has been a columnist and online news editor since 2007. Prior to joining Patch, she worked as a staff writer for Southwest Riverside's Valley News Newspaper--in print and online. She was a co-founder of the southern California news conglomerate, DailySoCal.com--and prior to that, a freelance journalist for such publications as the North County Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, and Southwest Riverside News Network (SWRNN.com), and still owns the local southern California Wine Country blog: TemeculaGrapevine.com.Ashley Ludwig has worked as a writer on the web since the late 1990s. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona, with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences. Wife, and mother of two daughters, she is the author of multiple romantic suspense novels. www.ashleyludwig.com

This article originally appeared on the Laguna Beach Patch