
Laylan Connelly
Reporter at Orange County Register
Reporter, Beach Culture and Surfing at Los Angeles Daily News
Orange County Register beach and surf reporter covering the 42 miles of coastline
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2 days ago |
sacbee.com | Laylan Connelly
It was a chance to soak in the sights of San Onofre State Beach, to toast to the stretch of coast and its future, to mark a major milestone in the area’s storied history. Officials, dignitaries and people pivotal to the 25-year land lease renewal between the state and federal governments came together on Monday, April 21, to celebrate the partnership that is allowing the land and coast wedged between San Clemente and San Diego to remain a public amenity for years to come. Rep.
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2 days ago |
ocregister.com | Laylan Connelly
We call them palm trees but they really are something else
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5 days ago |
sacbee.com | Laylan Connelly
The moment of meditation was about more than just sitting still – the intention was to connect with nature. Hundreds of people at four beaches – Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Dana Point and Long Beach – collectively sat in silence Saturday, April 19, listening to the rhythmic sounds of the lapping waves onto the sand, smelling the salty air, taking the opportunity to reset and connect with Mother Earth for just a few minutes.
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5 days ago |
ocregister.com | Laylan Connelly
Earth Day celebrations get an early start, with more events planned through the week
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5 days ago |
ocregister.com | Laylan Connelly
The Orange County Transportation Authority was given the green light to immediately start work to secure a portion of the rail line through San Clemente, though only part of the proposed project earned emergency status. The California Coastal Commission recently granted a go-ahead for emergency work on a northern section of the coastal tracks in San Clemente.
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