The lifeguard tower is part of an overall beach access renovation that also on Friday included reopening the just-completed staircase to the beach below.
A 2-mile stretch of Laguna Beach coastline has been closed to swimmers and surfers due to a sewer line break that spilled almost 95,000 gallons, officials said.
Laguna Beach, county and state officials participated in a recent groundbreaking ceremony to start a new beach access project at Moss Street Beach on Oct. 2.
This week, the City of Laguna Beach released a lengthy and comprehensive list of its initiatives and achievements throughout 2022 to mark the beginning of the new year. - Ed.