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In today's newsletter:

• How did Laguna Beach girls water polo fare in the Holiday Cup?
• Which celebrities secretly said “I do” in Laguna Beach?

Also on today's calendar: Trabuco Hills High School Marching Unit Performing in the 2026 London News Years Day Parade.

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Low clouds and fog breaking, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.
• Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
• Wednesday: Rain, heavy at times; windy, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orange County scores and player stats for Friday, Dec. 19 (ocregister.com) — Laguna Beach High’s girls water polo team fell 16–7 to Long Beach Wilson in the Bill Barnett Holiday Cup, one of many Orange County matchups played Friday. The roundup also highlights boys soccer and additional water polo results that local athletes and families may want to track.
   

• We Would Have Definitely RSVP'd Yes to These 2025 Celebrity Weddings (eonline.com) — Two celebrity couples chose Laguna Beach as the backdrop for intimate 2025 weddings, including a Selling the OC alum’s seaside elopement and a Hills alum’s private, at-home ceremony while four months pregnant. Their celebrations are part of a broader roundup of star-studded nuptials this year, from lavish European affairs to low-key courthouse vows, offering plenty of inspiration for local romantics.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laguna Beach

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Thursday January 1

• Trabuco Hills High School Marching Unit Performing in the 2026 London News Years Day Parade
  London, UK on PBS SoCal
  5:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 22

• 2-Day Christmas Camp (Mon 22nd & Tue 23rd) - Ladera Ranch, CA 2025
  Cox Sports Park , 27623 Crown Valley Pkwy , Ladera Ranch
  9:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Dana Point Harbor Certified Farmers Market
  Dana Point Harbor , 34571 Golden Lantern , Dana Point
  9:00 am
• Library Closes at 1 p.m.
  Newport Beach Central Library , 1000 Avocado Avenue , Newport Beach
  1:00 pm
• Tai Chi / Qigong Lake Forest
  Mountain View Park , 24061 Dylan Ave , Lake Forest
  3:00 pm
• City Council Meeting - CANCELED
  City Council Chambers , 22112 El Paseo , Rancho Santa Margarita
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• City Hall Closed - Christmas Day
  City of Aliso Viejo - Aliso Viejo CA 92656
  7:30 am

Friday December 26

• City Hall Closed - Year End Closure
  City of Aliso Viejo - Aliso Viejo CA 92656
  7:30 am
• Bling it On! Art Camp (4-9y)
  Kidcreate Studio - Aliso Viejo , 26711 Aliso Creek Rd Suite 100D , Aliso Viejo
  9:00 am

Saturday December 27

• Farmers Market and Crafts
  North Paseo , 25282 Marguerite Pkwy , Mission Viejo
  9:00 am

Monday December 29

• 2-Day New Year Camp (Mon 29th & Tue 30th)
  Cox Sports Park , 27623 Crown Valley Pkwy , Ladera Ranch
  9:00 am
• Oh So Cute Art Camp (4-9y)
  Kidcreate Studio - Aliso Viejo , 26711 Aliso Creek Rd Suite 100D , Aliso Viejo
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sunset Froth and Grow.
  The sun tilts into violet fire and rage, gold dissolving along the rim of the sea, like the day surrendering slowly, beautiful enough to trust. The… (Nextdoor The Village)
• Got raccoons??
  His little face is so cute, but not encouraging to stay! (Nextdoor The Village)

• Xperience Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Janitor - Las Brisas in Laguna Beach. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Aliso Viejo

• Aliso Niguel girls soccer beats Oaks Christian for Best in the West title (ocregister.com)
• Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Lowers Holdings in RxSight, Inc. $RXST (marketbeat.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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