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Morning rituals, wellness guides, and the art of living well on the California coast.
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Heidi Miller has been a Laguna Beach business owner for more than four decades. But her most remarkable work happens far from the shop floor — as a bone marrow donor, kidney donor, and founder of the LifeSavers Foundation.
For more than two decades, Master Jeff Kash has been teaching far more than martial arts at Laguna Beach Dojo — he's been building discipline, confidence, and community one black belt at a time.
Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Southern California, Laguna Canyon Foundation stands as a beacon of environmental conservation — working tirelessly to ensure the beauty of the South Coast Wilderness endures.
Growing up in Irvine, Lauren Segal always felt an innate need to help others. Today, her nonprofit Give a Beat is using music production and DJing to transform the lives of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated youth in California.
Since 2014, Powur has been on a mission to accelerate renewable energy adoption worldwide — and Laguna Beach's own Rick Santa Maria is bringing their cloud-based, no-warehouse solar model right to your doorstep.
As the executive director of two Laguna Beach nonprofits, Shadi Pourkashef is often asked: can kindness really solve big problems? Her answer — rooted equally in quantum physics and lived experience — is a resounding yes.
Beyond its pristine beaches and world-class art scene, Laguna Beach has long attracted a roster of famous residents — from golden age Hollywood stars to celebrated authors — each drawn to the same irresistible combination of beauty and community.
When you hear that Unconditional Rescue specializes in senior and disabled dogs, you might expect a sad story. You'd be wrong. This Laguna Beach nonprofit is one of the most joyful places you'll ever visit.
As your elected city clerk, I'm here to share the insider tips that help both residents and visitors make the most of this extraordinary coastal community — from free festival entry to where to get married with a view.
Founded by 14 local women in 1952, the Assistance League of Laguna Beach has spent more than seven decades turning caring into action — clothing children, funding scholarships, and supporting families in need right here in our community.
From protecting ocean ecosystems to housing homeless cats, these ten Laguna Beach nonprofits are quietly shaping the community's character and future.
From a seven-year-old co-authoring a medical pamphlet to leading a full-service web design agency for women entrepreneurs, Lindsay DeLong has always known words have power.
From hidden coves locals keep to themselves to the world's only live-figure art show, a lifelong resident shares the insider guide to experiencing Laguna Beach at its best.
Since 1975, the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter has given sick, injured, and abandoned animals a second chance — with an 80% owner reclaim rate that is remarkable for a town this size.
We Love Laguna Beach founder Jennifer Halbert shares the vision behind the magazine and her own journey from Florida to the shores of one of California's most beloved coastal towns.
After 27 years as a private investigator, Susan Cavka turned her problem-solving instincts toward a new frontier: helping people rewrite the subconscious beliefs that hold them back.
After the Pacific Coast Highway opened in the 1920s, Laguna Beach quietly became the preferred retreat of Hollywood's biggest names — and some of their legendary homes still stand today.
After her partner Stu Saffer's passing, Shaena Stabler took the helm of Laguna Beach's beloved community newspaper — and found a way to honor him every single day.