Four Laguna Beach Democratic candidates have been endorsed by LBDC and the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) and we look forward to supporting them to the finish line in November.  

But, we’re not done! Now it’s time to take a position on two ballot measures in Laguna Beach.  In the November election, we will be voting to renew the School Bond that was passed with Measure R in 2001.  We will also be voting on a measure to enact City Council term limits.  

There will be more information coming shortly on how we vote on a position for the measures and we will be sending out a position statement for both measures by Monday for your review.

Reminder:  As always, only Members In Good Standing will be allowed to vote.

Lastly, we are offering an In-Person or Zoom option to attend the meeting.  We have also changed the location for the in-person meeting to:

Susi Q Community Center,

380 3rd Street, Laguna Beach.  

Time

Tuesday, June 30

7 – 8pm PDT

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

About this event

Join acclaimed Hollywood screenwriter and Democratic messaging strategist Billy Ray for an exclusive training on how Democratic candidates can break through the noise, connect with voters, and win in 2026.

FREE Candidate Messaging Workshop

Tuesday, June 30 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Via Zoom

Open to all Orange County Democratic candidates and Democratic Club members.

Time

Saturday, June 27

9:30am – 1:30pm PDT

Location

This event's address is private.
Sign up for more details.

About this event

Join us in Irvine, CA to kick-off our general election canvassing!

Hot off a primary win, we need your help to send Dave back to Washington.

We'll be talking to our neighbors about what needs to be done to bring down prices & hold the corrupt accountable. All experience levels are welcome! We will provide training for first time, or out-of-practice volunteers.

The location will be shared with RVSP's.

Bring your Patriotic Pups and Meet us at the Lifeguard Tower at Main Beach for Check-in at 10 a.m. Dress up! Celebrate with us. $20 for Laguna Beach Dem Club members/$30 for Non-Members. Join our club in raising funds to support our 2026 Election efforts!

🌈Lavender Dems OC Drag Bingo Fundraiser🌈

General Admission: $80, includes s drinks and lunch taco bar

Join the Lavender Dems on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Tin Lizzie Saloon in Costa Mesa, CA, for an afternoon of entertainment, meaningful progress, and a celebration of love and inclusivity! The doors open at 11 AM.

🌟 Featuring the unshaven sweetheart of SoCal, Mx Long Beach Pride 2024 & 2026, the BEARDED MARTHA STEWART!

Get ready for a day of glamour, laughter, and fabulous bingo rounds - tacos, cocktails and prizes 🌟

Join us as we introduce LBUSD Candidates Dr. Joan Malczewski and Shaheen Sheik-Sadahl! Our candidates will talk about what is driving them to run for the LBUSD Board and how they will make a difference in our school system! MIGS, be ready to vote to support our two candidates for DPOC Endorsement!

We will also have a re-cap of the June 2nd Primary with Ryan Dake, VP of the South County Community College Board of Trustees.

Join Sue Kempf and Alex Rounaghi for a special

Katrina Canvassing Kickoff

Katrina can win the election on June 2, 2026

Supervisor Katrina Foley will be re-elected if she gets 51% or more of the vote in the Primary.  This means she does not go the General election andwe can focus on other races in November.  

Let’s do what we can and get this done.  Please register below and join us on May 24.  Location will be provided upon RSVP.  

Explore the 2.5 Mile Walk Route

Saturday April 25, 2026 at 10 AM Main Beach, Laguna Beach

About the Walk

Join Us for The Earth Day 2026 Walk on Common Ground in beautiful Laguna Beach, CA for a 2.5-mile coastal loop walk starting and ending at Main Beach. The walk takes you through the stunning Heisler Park coastline to Fisherman’s Cove and along PCH to Thalia Street before returning to Main Beach. Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Laguna Beach Chapter invites friends, neighbors, and citizens concerned about our climate, air & water to celebrate our shared planet and commit to action in addressing climate change.

Organized by the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Laguna Beach Chapter, this nonpartisan event brings together people across the political spectrum who care about our changing climate. The event will be from 10:00 am to 12 noon on Saturday, April 25, 2026 — Earth Day weekend — our walk together is to raise public awareness of our shared problem and the many available solutions.

🌍 Earth Day — 56 Years of Action

Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, when 20 million Americans took to the streets to protest the impacts of 150 years of industrial development that had left a growing legacy of serious environmental harm. Organized by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, that first Earth Day is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement.

The results were historic. By the end of 1970, Congress created the Environmental Protection Agency and passed the Clean Air Act. The Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and other landmark environmental laws soon followed. What began as a day of protest became a turning point for environmental policy in America and around the world.

Walk with us on April 25, 2026 to celebrate Earth Day and rededicate ourselves to the mission of improving our environment through action by everyday citizens of the Earth.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby

Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) empowers everyday people to bridge divides and build political will for effective climate solutions in Congress.

CSEA & LaBUFA One District, One Community Rally

JOIN LABUFA, CSEA, AND LBUSD FAMILY FOR A COMMUNITY RALLY

APRIL 16TH AT 4:00 PM - 550 BLUMONT ST

On April 16th, Laguna Beach school staff and families will come together to show what it means to put students first.

Walk with us down Park Avenue to Main Beach. Stand together and share your voice in support of students.

Location provided upon registration

APRIL 8, 2026 at 6:00PM

The School Board Election Needs our Attention!

We have three seats on the LBUSD School Board up for election this November.  So what’s the problem?  We simply want the best people, with the credentials and lived experience, to oversee our schools with the intent to secure our kids with the best education.  That’s what student’s deserve.  We, as voters, decide who those school board members should be, which makes us, as voters, responsible for the most important job in our community.  Which means we, as voters, need to understand exactly what the school board does and why we all need to be involved, not just parents, in deciding who will be on our future school board.

And that’s why you need to join us on April 8 for a panel discussion with LBUSD school board members Drs. Jim Kelly and Joan Malczewski, and FUEL President Shaheen Sheik-Sadahl. The panel will dig into the role of the school board and answer the question of why we all must care about school board elections.  

Though a non-partisan role, school boards have become ground zero for political agendas because that’s where we are shaping the future generations.  Control education, control the future.  We don’t want to say  “Oops, I didn’t see that coming” on November 3, 2026, when the final results of the school board election are announced. Let’s educate ourselves so we make the best choice for our next school board members and for the students who will live with the results.  

Join us for a presentation with Bob Page, Orange County Registrar of Voters. He will explain how the registrar's office ensure election integrity, the security of the voting process and accuracy in ballot counting.

NO KINGS ·Main Beach, Laguna Beach· NO KINGS

Time. Saturday, March 28. 11am – 1pm PDT

Location. Main Beach. Laguna Beach, CA 92651

About this event

We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.

When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.

On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

Accessibility

This event meets ADA standards

Accessible restrooms

Wheelchair ramp

Notes from the organizer: No sticks or poles

Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

Join us for our March meeting as we gear up for action and organize our efforts! We'll be crafting posters for the No Kings protest on March 28th — bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and plenty of energy. Poster-making materials will be provided, so just come ready to create and collaborate.

Continuing our monthly “Meet the Candidates” series, we will hear from Robert Mestman, an Orange County Deputy District Attorney and former a criminal prosecutor, who is running for Judge Seat #13. Robert, whose father immigrated from South America, lives in Huntington Beach with his wife and two children. His wife, a refugee from Vietnam, is a public interest attorney.

📅 March 12 2026

🕐 6pm check-in, meeting begins at 6:15

📍 340 St. Ann’s Place, Neighborhood Congregational Church

Snacks will be provided! Spread the word and bring a friend. Democracy is a team sport. 💙

Join us for an exclusive event featuring Greg Cope White, veteran, author, screenwriter and LBGTQ+ advocate.

The author and former marine served the country in the closet. Now, amid Pete Hegseth’s anti-L.G.B.T.Q. military and Trump’s militarization nationally and internationally, Cope White is speaking out!

Greg Cope White, author of The Pink Marine, was a gay Marine when it was illegal to be gay in the military.  His book is an inspiring memoir of his journey from scared teenager to extraordinary soldier.

LBDC's Joe Moreno, also a Marine veteran, also gay, sits down with Cope White, dives into the gripping tale behind “The Pink Marine”,  and discusses the military of today under the Trump-Hegseth regime.  Topics will include:

• What drove him to become the best, in an environment he didn’t think he belonged, 

• What Pete Hegseth’s military means for LGBTQ+, women and people of color, and

• Trump’s military tactics to authoritarianism in the U.S, and the geopolitical influence on the world stage. 

This is more than just an author talk – it's a rallying cry for persistence and a chance to hear from those who've lived it.  Be part of the conversation. Be inspired. Be there!

About The Book

The Pink Marine explores stereotypes about courage, patriotism, and who “belongs” in America’s story. His life and book testify that love of country doesn’t belong to authoritarians waving flags while undermining rights—it belongs to those willing to tell the truth, confront bullies, and fight for everyone’s dignity. In a moment when democracy is slipping toward authoritarianism, The Pink Marine offers us a vivid reminder that the most patriotic act is not silent obedience, but brave, persistent resistance.

An adaptation of The Pink Marine is now a NETFLIX original series—BOOTS

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We are also kicking off our monthly “Meet the Candidates” series and will hear from Janet Keo Conklin,  Endorsed Candidate for Orange County Assessor. A County Assessor is the person who figures out how much homes, land, and businesses are worth in the county. The Assessor’s job is to make sure property taxes are fair and based on accurate information.

Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026. 6:30 – 9pm PST

Location: This event's address is private. Sign up for more details.

About this event

Join us as we welcome distinguished Nation Magazine writer and author Sasha Abramsky. In addition to sharing his unfailingly-witty insight into the state of the nation, Abramsky will be signing copies of his newest book, American Carnage: How Trump, Musk and DOGE Butchered the US Government. The book is a gripping narrative of federal workers caught in Trump’s second-term purge, and the devastating consequences for American democracy. Snacks at shmooze at 6:30 pm, general meeting at 7pm. RSVP is required to attend. 

Democrats from everywhere in OC are welcome with open arms. Please be green and bring your own water bottle. For more information about Central Orange County Democratic Club, visit https://www.centralocdems.com/

Join the Newport Beach 2026 kick-off meeting featuring two powerful speakers:

• Katie Porter, Candidate for Governor of California

• Heidi Beirich, Ph.D., Global Project against Hate & Extremism

Registration Required 

Join the Women’s March on January 20th 2026. Meet at Main Beach in Laguna Beach from 12 noon on. Posters and markers will be provided to make a sign while supplies last!

Close your business, leave your school, tell your boss “nah…NOT TODAY…” because today is a great day to say this is NOT OKAY.

Keep it loud, but as much turmoil as we all may be feeling inside, also peaceful.

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One year into Trump’s second regime, we face an escalating fascist threat: raids on our communities, troops occupying our cities, attacks on immigrants, families torn apart, mass surveillance, and terror used to keep us silent.  It is time for our communities to escalate as well. 

2025 was a year of marches that showed our collective strength. And as the threats grow, our movement must evolve and escalate. Trump and his allies have already made clear that a second term would bring a deeper wave of misogyny, racism, xenophobia, and violence than the first.

On January 20, we call on our communities to organize teams, call your neighbors and classmates, and turn your back and walk out on fascism. Host mutual aid planning meetings, organize public service, but walk out to block the normal routines of power, and make the stakes real. This is a protest and a promise.  In the face of fascism, we will be ungovernable. 

★ We walk away from fascism. ★  

★ We walk towards a Free America. ★ 

★ We fight for a future that belongs to us all. ★

★ Everybody in, nobody out. ★ 

★ Welcome to the Free America Walkout ★

🗓️ Saturday, January 17 | 3 - 5:30 PM
📍 Laguna Beach, make sure to RSVP for more details and location

Over the holidays ICE kidnapped people in our community from the Sweetwater Hand Car Wash; this is not the first time ICE has been here and it won't be the last. You have neighbors right in Laguna Beach who are at risk of being targeted by ICE, as well as many people who work in the city each day who are also at risk.

This training is great for anyone who wants to learn how to spot and report immigration enforcement, and the first step to get involved with the many things the network does.This training is geared to South OC, but anyone throughout OC is welcome to attend; you will be connected with your local region for vetting once you’ve completed the training.

Come learn to ICE Watch and legally observe, so we can better organize to protect our Orange County community!

You will learn:
✨ What is the Orange County Rapid Response Network (OCRRN)
✨ How to recognize immigration enforcement in your community.
✨ How you can legally observe and document what you witness using the acronym SALUTE
✨ What to do and what not to do if you are a First Responder to an immigration enforcement
✨ How to participate with OCRRN in South Orange County

You have neighbors who are at risk of being targeted by ICE. As you know, it’s not just immigrants being targeted - the US Supreme Court has said it’s ok to profile based on appearance, accent, language, even the job you do. We are seeing people with all immigration statuses, including US citizens, being violently and brutally kidnapped and sent to detention centers with abhorrent conditions, in many cases leaving family members behind without their loved one.

Register for January’s Meeting

Location:  Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Drive, Laguna Beach CA Plenty of parking in lot behind church, off of Glennerye.

Club meeting with Katrina Foley. Discussion on wildfire readiness, prevention strategies, and community emergency planning.

As we start off 2026, we will hear from Vice-Chair Katrina Foley.  This is not only an election year, but a time where we continue to address the tough issues we face in our community.  Supervisor Foley  will give us an update on the state of Orange County and the impact of recent Federal Regulation, discuss her extensive plan for Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention, and wrap with a campaign update.  Katrina can win this race in June!

We also welcome Lisa Ramirez, an Immigration Attorney and Congressional Candidate for district CA-40.  It will be a tough race, but with the approval of the Republican party decreasing daily, Lisa gives us an opportunity for win all Congressional seats in 2026.

LOCATION CHANGE!

LAGUNA BEACH COMMUNITY AND SUSI Q CENTER

380 3rd ST., LAGUNA BEACH

Wednesday, December 17  

Check-in 6:00  

Meeting starts promptly at 6:30pm

You must register for this meeting by clicking on  REGISTER HERE

We apologize as we were informed our venue double booked and we need to relocate the meeting to the Laguna Beach Community and Susi Q Center in Laguna Beach.  It is approximately 1/2 mile from the prior location.

 Join us for some holiday cheer while we hear from the candidates and vote for who we would like to support for endorsement at the State Convention, which takes place in February.  We will be voting for U.S. Congressional District 47, State Senate District 36 and State Assembly District 72.  

We will hold a separate vote for each race (below) and you will select to support, not support, or abstain.  The 3 races we will be voting on are:

• Congressional District 47

• Dave Min             Via Zoom from Washington DC

• State Senate, District 36

• Rick Foster           In Person

• Chris Duncan      In Person

• State Assembly District 72  

• Chris Kluwe         In Person

Our 6 Pre-endorsement Representatives will vote the results of the club’s consensus in January and these votes will be counted at the Californian State Convention in February.  

 If you are a Member-In-Good-Standing,  we encourage you to attend in person to meet the candidates and enjoy a holiday beverage and cookies.  However, we also offer a zoom option that you can select upon registration.  The link will be sent prior to the meeting.  Important:  This meeting has been changed to an in-person meeting.  We have a new candidate running in our State Senate District 36 and it is critical that as many people as possible hear both candidates prior to voting.  This seat is currently held by a MAGA REP and he has to go.