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  • How would new term limits change Laguna Beach’s City Council future?
  • Meet the Laguna Beach senior just honored by the local Rotary Club
  • Which nearby beaches welcome your leashed pup this year?

Also on today's calendar: Pageant of the Masters Open Casting Call and Family Fun Fest and 8 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

• More Tax Increases Could be on the Ballot This Year (voiceofoc.org) — Laguna Beach voters are expected to decide in November 2026 whether to impose two consecutive four‑year term limits on City Council members, with a required two‑year break before running again. The article also surveys other potential tax, housing, and governance measures across Orange County that could share the ballot, giving context for how Laguna’s proposal fits into wider regional reforms.
   

• Rotary Club of Laguna Beach announces 010626 (stunewslaguna.com) — A Laguna Beach High School senior, Stella Hendricks, has been named the Rotary Club of Laguna Beach’s December Student of the Month for her leadership, academics, and community service. The long-running Rotary program honors standout LBHS students with recognition, a luncheon, and a scholarship, highlighting young residents who embody the club’s “Service Above Self” motto.
   

• Are Dogs Allowed on Huntington Beach? 2026 Guide & Tips (dogster.com) — Dog owners in Laguna Beach will appreciate that this regional guide confirms many city beaches here allow leashed dogs during morning and evening hours, similar to nearby Newport and Huntington. It focuses on Huntington Dog Beach rules, parking, and nearby off-leash options, helping locals plan coastal outings with their pups up and down Orange County.
   

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