THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021
Mayor Whalen Discusses Utility Undergrounding
In this week's podcast update, Laguna Beach Mayor Bob Whalen discusses the process to obtain state and federal funding for utility undergrounding, and other priority projects. He also talks about the federal earmark system and other strategies for funding. Mayor Whalen also gives an update on the ongoing talks with Mission Hospital, and an answer to the question of when the Susi Q might reopen for seniors.
This Week's Look INSIDE the Caltrans Coast Highway Culvert Project
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is working to replace the box culvert on Coast Highway at Main Beach. As a result, traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction on Coast Highway from Ocean to Broadway through the end of May.
Your Look at This Week's Progress:
What's Happening Next:
Monday, May 17, the curbs and sidewalk will be poured in anticipation of the restoration of the grass area on Tuesday, May 18. Brick pavers will be installed on Wednesday, May 19 during the day.
Multiple full closures of Coast Highway are anticipated overnight next week.
- Wednesday, May 19 from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. to base pave the roadway.
- Thursday, May 20 from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. to grind and CAP pave the full roadway. CAP paving is the final 2” of asphalt that’s goes on the top of the roadway.
- Saturday, May 22 from 8:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. to remove the traffic control and to complete the final striping of the roadway.
For project information, please email Caltrans Public Information Officer Darcy Birden or call her at (949) 923-7136.
Board, Commission, and Committee Applications are Due Tomorrow, May 14
We especially need applicants to the Parking, Traffic and Circulation Committee which advises City Council on parking, traffic, circulation, transit, and related issues.
Bushard's Pharmacy to Offer a Pfizer Mass Vaccination Day on May 23
Bushard's Pharmacy hopes to vaccinate as many as 500 people on Sunday, May 23 with the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine! The Pfizer vaccine is available for ages 12 and over.
Vaccinations will be given at the former Laguna Drug location at 239 Broadway.
Bushard’s Pharmacy also has appointments available for the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday & Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Moderna is available for ages 18 and over.
Wildfire Safety Presentation from SCE Tonight
To inform Orange County communities about wildfire safety and the actions they are taking to reduce the impact of potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs, Southern California Edison will hold a live stream meeting for Laguna Beach and other Orange County communities tonight, Thursday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Free Compost Giveaway on Saturday, May 15
Gardeners! Come get free compost this Saturday, May 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the City Maintenance Facility parking lot at 1900 Laguna Canyon Road.
This is a self-service event. Please bring gloves, shovels, and 5-gallon containers. Up to 5 containers per household. We will also have a limited number of bagged compost available with a 3 bag limit per household.
We will be following COVID-19 guidelines; face masks are required. Supplies are limited, so please come early.
