🌱 Laguna Beach's Longest Night + 37th District Accomplishments

Ashley Ludwig
Updated ·3 min read

Good morning, people of Laguna Beach! It's me again, Ashley Ludwig, your host of the Laguna Beach Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cool. High: 62 Low: 51.

Sunrise on this Winter Solstice arrives at 6:52 a.m. On Tuesday, the shortest day of the year, there will be under 10 hours of sunlight, with sunset at 4:48 p.m.

High tide will be at 9:26 a.m. at 5.58 feet and low tide will be at 5:01 p.m. at -.33 feet.

Here are the top stories today in Laguna Beach:

  1. Laguna Beach Greets Winter Solstice 2021: What to know about the shortest day of the year. (Laguna Beach Patch).

  2. COVID-19 Booster Shots: As the Omicron variant arrives, see where to get your booster shot and why it may be right for your health. (Laguna Beach Patch).

  3. Laguna Beach's churches invite the masses to Christmas Eve Services both live and online. (Laguna Beach Patch).

  4. Report Card: What did Laguna Beach's state senator Dave Min of the 37th District accomplish in 2021? (OCRegister)

  5. Ring of Lights Winners Shine Bright: Did you see these amazing Christmas lights? (Newport Beach Independent Newspaper)

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Today in Laguna Beach:

  • City of Laguna Beach - Government: The City of Laguna Beach is pleased to announce that starting today - December 20, 2021, through January 10, 2022. Here's why you shouldn't wait." (Facebook)

From my notebook:

  • Pacific Marine Mammal Center: "Duncan sending everyone a little something extra to get us through this Monday… but hey at least it’s a short week We are so excited Duncan is now eating all his fish meals on his own! Way to go! " (Facebook).

  • Volunteers of Laguna Beach Animal Shelter: "The season of good cheer is upon us! Keep your pawed family members safe + happy this holiday season with these #furkids recommended pet-friendly safety tips." (Facebook).

  • South Coast Water District: "SCWD is pleased to announce we've received $53,734 in COVID relief funding." (Facebook)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, The Village: "Holiday tamales - Chicken green chili red pork chili cheese homemade just in time for Christmas if interested contact me or text me 949-228-7301 I'm downtown Laguna beach" (Nextdoor).

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Bluebird-Montage: "My son lost his iPhone XR at Aliso Creek beach. - Screenshot is of a white dog. It’s in a clear case with a $20 visibly folded in it. If you find it- keep the $20, we’d just like the phone back! Please contact me. Thank you. " (Nextdoor).

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Bluebird-Montage: "Time for Holiday Pies. - Chef Robert has the most delicious line up of pies for Christmas. Order by Tuesday to pick up Friday after 4:30. We have four to choose from including our Lemon Buttermilk Merengue , Bananas Foster Cream Pie, Ch..." (Nextdoor).

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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