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Laguna Beach volunteers collect about 152 pounds at coastal cleanup; citywide service day and downtown refresh highlighted
Summary
Hosts reported roughly 152 pounds of trash collected during a recent coastal cleanup, promoted a citywide service day and noted downtown property improvements including new paint at Hobie Surf Shop.
On the radio program, Tom Johnson and Mayor Alex Runagi highlighted recent community volunteer activity and small‑scale downtown improvements.
Coastal cleanup: Johnson said the recent California Coastal Cleanup in Laguna Beach collected about "152 pounds" of trash; both hosts praised volunteers and urged residents to take responsibility for litter. "It's not always about tourists... everybody has to do their fair share," Johnson said. The hosts did not provide a written tally or a source document on air.
Citywide service day: The hosts promoted a citywide service day that they said starts at Susie Q at 8 a.m. on Saturday with projects scheduled through noon. Runagi encouraged volunteer participation and described the event as grassroots efforts to beautify Laguna Beach.
Downtown refresh: Johnson said Hobie Surf Shop had applied fresh paint and removed chipping paint, calling it a welcome improvement for a historic local business; Runagi praised Hobie as a "historical part of our community." No permits or city enforcement actions were discussed on the program.
Ending: The hosts thanked volunteers and encouraged residents to participate in the upcoming service day; no formal city program announcements or budgets were made on air.
