Laguna Beach

A very rare orca pod sighting off the Orange County coast delighted a group of 30 whale watchers Thursday afternoon.

The last time this particular pod was spotted off the OC Coast was years ago, and sans new little additions. As seen on air Dec. 3, 2021. Credit: Danawharf.com

The Sawdust, that arty summertime stalwart, will open over “five festive weekends,” helping gift-seeking guests connect with holiday cheer.

Laguna Beach’s world-famous hold-the-pose art extravaganza will celebrate our “Wonderful World” via its annual stage show.

Become a member of the Festival of Arts and purchase your ticket starting Oct. 1 (rather than near the end of the year).

The celebrated summer happening is winding down, but fans of the Laguna Beach lark can look forward to five fa-la-la weekends close to Christmas.

Nyjah Huston, the 26-year-old who will lead Team USA as skateboarding makes its Olympic debut, discusses his love for the sport, success and selling out.

The Sawdust Art Festival opens for a multi-week run; nearly 170 artists will be displaying and selling their wonderful wares.

“The person out there harming them needs to stop,” said one wildlife official. Over 30 pelicans have been injured since October, likely by humans, and 22 of those birds have died.

Two pelicans were released back into the wild at Crystal Cove after months of treatment and rehabilitation from wildlife officials. Vikki Vargas reports for NBC4 on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

The passport “provides unlimited entry to the three premier art festivals located in Laguna Beach throughout the entire 2021 summer festival season,” for only $29 per passport ticket.

“Made in America: Trailblazing Artists and Their Stories” is the theme of the 2021 spectacular.

The Spring Fling will highlight four dozen regional artists in the iconic open-air setting.

Visit an open-air setting and learn about the work the Laguna Beach rescue does while also observing some of the animals in the center’s care.

A mistake from the DMV left a California woman with a unique license picture. NBC4 News reports at 7 a.m. on Feb. 21, 2021.

The U.S. Coast Guard was searching Sunday for a diver reported missing outside Laguna Beach.

The long-running Laguna Beach fair will bring music, joy, and memories of past visits to the wider public, all to help support the popular festival’s mission.

Laguna Beach police got into the Santa spirit this week as they delivered lost Amazon packages to residents.

A 61-year-old convicted killer who pleaded guilty last week to voluntary manslaughter in a deadly 1978 Laguna Beach robbery was sentenced Monday to time served in jail and is expected to be released from custody Monday night.

Saluting the Class of 2020 from Laguna Beach High School in Laguna Beach.