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'Steel Magnolias' Now Open at the Laguna Playhouse
The famed comedy/drama will run through May 26.

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The famed comedy/drama will run through May 26.

And other news from Laguna Beach City Manager John Pietig ...
The LBHS art program alone received $15,000, and several other departments also came away with much-needed cash.
The actor was a panelist Monday at "Fortune" magazine's Brainstorm Green conference.
Michael Tomson, who co-founded the Gotcha clothing brand in a Laguna Beach garage, was arrested following a traffic accident here Monday.
Inspirational talks will be given by a variety of people, including Laguna Beach's Santina Davies, who survived a fall from a mountain.
The Park Avenue Players won prizes and scholarships, but it was a thrill just to be nominated.
The author will explain his part in the Kenyan charity project East Africa Partnership.
The executive team consists of Linda Wolcott-Chair, Robb Mead-Vice Chair, Nancy Bushnell-Treasurer and Vicki Tales-Secretary.
Laguna Beach resident Brian Fast has a food truck, and he's bringing it to Laguna Beach High School tonight for its local debut.
Joseph Ikaika Nahale and Jesse Jordan Ivie, both stationed at Camp Pendleton, blasted store and car windows from San Clemente to Newport Beach. Both were given three years probation.
No, not tequila shots till you pass out. But Laguna Beach police will be conducting extra patrols this weekend.
The former Los Angeles TV weatherman was promoting his autobiography, "My Life in Weather."
Orange County politicians and others head to the shore to protest a proposal to outlaw seaside fire pits throughout Southern California.
Have you ever seen whales frolicking so close to shore?
Playoffs for some teams are fast approaching ...
The free and open-to-everyone event runs from 4-6 p.m.