It was, like most mornings in Laguna Beach, beautiful. The sky’s brilliant blues were effortlessly harmonizing with the sun-dappled Pacific Ocean. At Heisler Park, people in lawn bowling whites hurried to their lanes, while just north, tucked in the hillside at Picnic Beach, Christmas music emerged.
The Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade committee has announced the honorees for next year's event. Rick Shoemaker, a 54-year resident, will serve as grand marshal.