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Laguna Beach seeks Coastal Commission sign-off for enclosed lifeguard towers after barge delivery; mayor highlights WaveWatch rescues

5523401 · August 1, 2025
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Mayor Alex Renogy described recent lifeguard operations, the city’s rescue vessel WaveWatch and a plan to seek Coastal Commission approval for a blanket permit for enclosed lifeguard towers after a barge delivered towers and cleared a landslide at Thousand Steps Beach.

Mayor Alex Renogy of Laguna Beach said the city is pursuing a streamlined approach with the Coastal Commission to approve enclosed lifeguard towers citywide after a barge recently delivered towers and cleared a landslide at Thousand Steps Beach.

“Weprioritized the idea of moving towards enclosed lifeguard towers as opposed totowers where itis wide open,” Renogy said, adding that the city wants the Coastal Commission to “sign off on a plan where we can get the approvals for all of the enclosed lifeguard towers” rather than seek individual coastal development permits for each tower.

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