5 Laguna Beach Stories That Warmed Our Hearts In 2020

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — While 2020 was a tough year for good news Laguna Beach residents were out in force making the world a better place amid tough circumstances.

Here are a few of our favorites.

Nirvana Grille Serves Laguna Beach's Elderly 130 Meals

Together with Sally's Fund, the popular eatery delivered fresh-baked delicacies & holiday meals to the city's most vulnerable residents.

WATCH: 3 Fat, Happy Sea Lions Head Out To Sea In Laguna Beach

Watch Tinky, Eden, & Bucky, rescued and rehabilitated by the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, frolic back into the Pacific Ocean, Friday.

Laguna Beach Runner, Breast Cancer Survivor, Plans 50 State Race

It seemed like a good idea to run through all 50 states on the year of her 50th birthday at the time. Then, coronavirus struck.

'Notcho' The Blue Whale Returns To South Orange County Waters

Whale watchers were treated with a rare sight this week as a beloved blue whale nicknamed 'Notcho' was spotted off the south OC shoreline.

Laguna Beach Neighbors Host Food Drive For Local Pantry

One local couple organized a neighborhood food drive for Laguna Food Pantry so that "no one should go hungry."