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In today's newsletter:

  • What changes will Laguna’s new mayor prioritize for 2026?
  • How is Laguna Playhouse reinventing Snow White for local holiday fun?
  • Which Laguna plein air pieces earned top honors in LPAPA Squared?

Also on today's calendar: Chanukah Comedy Night with Sandy Hackett and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
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  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mark Orgill moves to center of dais as Laguna Beach's next mayor (latimes.com subscription) — Laguna Beach has a new mayor: longtime resident and real estate investor Mark Orgill was appointed by the City Council this week, with Hallie Jones named mayor pro tem. In a marathon six-hour meeting, leaders also discussed term limits, support for Laguna Playhouse, artist live-work housing, and the city’s wastewater master plan while honoring outgoing mayor Alex Rounaghi’s service.
   

2. Seasonal fun: Holiday panto at Playhouse 121225 (stunewslaguna.com) — Laguna Beach families can catch a lively panto-style A Snow White Christmas at Laguna Playhouse, celebrating 10 years of Lythgoe productions in town. The show mixes pop music, slapstick, and audience participation, with both adult and youth casts performing multiple matinees and evening shows through the holidays. Expect local in-jokes, interactive fun, and a festive “winter wonderland” atmosphere downtown.
   

3. LPAPA Squared in time for the holiday season 121225 (stunewslaguna.com) — Laguna Beach art lovers can explore more than 140 small-format plein air works at LPAPA Gallery’s LPAPA Squared show, on view through January 5, 2026. The juried exhibition highlights LPAPA’s Laguna Beach plein air legacy, with student to Signature Member artists recognized across multiple categories. Many framed pieces are affordably priced, making them appealing holiday gifts or starter collectibles for locals.
   

4. Orange County Gears up to Celebrate Winter Holidays (voiceofoc.org) — Laguna Beach is among several Orange County cities already celebrating with tree lightings and upcoming menorah ceremonies as residents prepare for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. The story also weaves in how deportation sweeps and looming cuts to food and health assistance are shaping this year’s holiday mood, highlighting calls for peace, unity, and immigration reform.
   

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