![Here's some tips when it comes to parking, fire rings and what to know about an evening high tide that may soak your stuff. Here's some tips when it comes to parking, fire rings and what to know about an evening high tide that may soak your stuff.](https://www.sgvtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-BEACHFOURTH-0702-01.jpg?w=119)
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Laylan Connelly
Laylan Connelly started as a journalist in 2002 after earning a degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. Through the years, she has covered several cities for The Orange County Register, starting as a beat reporter in Irvine before focusing on coastal cities such as Newport Beach, Dana Point and Laguna Beach. In 2007, she was selected for a prestigious Knight New Media fellowship focusing on digital media at UC Berkeley, where she learned skills to adapt to the ever-changing online landscape. About the same time, she began covering the 42-miles of Orange County coastline, focusing on lifestyle, environment, surf culture and anything having to do with the beach. Her coastal coverage now extends up the California coast into Long Beach and the South Bay.
Location: Orange County, California, USA
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![Here's some tips when it comes to parking, fire rings and what to know about an evening high tide that may soak your stuff. Here's some tips when it comes to parking, fire rings and what to know about an evening high tide that may soak your stuff.](https://www.sgvtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-BEACHFOURTH-0702-01.jpg?w=119)
![Several events in coming days, everything from hikes, yoga to campfire programs, will happen to mark the third annual State Parks Week Several events in coming days, everything from hikes, yoga to campfire programs, will happen to mark the third annual State Parks Week](https://www.sgvtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/OCR-L-STATEPARKSWEEK-0612-01.jpg?w=140)
State Parks Week: A chance to explore, learn about the outdoors in Southern California
![What will be the best beach day this holiday weekend? And with La Niña moving in, when will things finally heat up along the coast? What will be the best beach day this holiday weekend? And with La Niña moving in, when will things finally heat up along the coast?](https://www.sgvtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OCR-L-POM-APRIL24-15.jpg?w=132)
Chilly ‘unofficial’ start of summer could mean beach bummer
!['I never dreamt of seeing the aurora in Southern California,' a photographer said of solar storm that turned the sky pink, purple and green. 'I never dreamt of seeing the aurora in Southern California,' a photographer said of solar storm that turned the sky pink, purple and green.](https://www.sgvtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OCR-L-LIGHTSSOCAL-0512-5-01.jpg?w=140)
Photos: See rare sight as solar storm brings northern lights to Southern California
![More than 80 brown pelicans have been brought into the Wetlands and Wildlife Center in Huntington Beach, which has dwindling supplies and needs help. More than 80 brown pelicans have been brought into the Wetlands and Wildlife Center in Huntington Beach, which has dwindling supplies and needs help.](https://www.sgvtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OCR-L-PELICANS-0504-01-LO-1.jpg?w=140)
Spike in sick, starved brown pelicans has wildlife care center in need
![They have "sails" that put them at the mercy of the wind and currents and look like jellyfish -- but will they sting if you touch them? They have "sails" that put them at the mercy of the wind and currents and look like jellyfish -- but will they sting if you touch them?](https://www.sgvtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OCR-L-BYTHEWIND-0430-10-1.jpg?w=117)
What are those odd-looking sea creatures washing up by the thousands at the beach?
![Some resorts are shutting down Sunday, April 14, while there are still a few options to hit the slopes before the snow melts. Some resorts are shutting down Sunday, April 14, while there are still a few options to hit the slopes before the snow melts.](https://www.sgvtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SBS-L-SNOW-0412-10-01-1.jpg?w=136)
Snow resorts eye closing dates, last chance to hit slopes at local mountains
![How a high school CPR class and a friend's love for the show "The Office" saved a friend and fellow surfer's life. How a high school CPR class and a friend's love for the show "The Office" saved a friend and fellow surfer's life.](https://www.sgvtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/OCR-L-SURFERCPR-0206-05.jpg?w=132)
How an episode of ‘The Office’ helped a friend save a surfer’s life
![Authorities are trying to figure out whether to tow the whale out to sea, bury it, or send the carcass to the landfill. Authorities are trying to figure out whether to tow the whale out to sea, bury it, or send the carcass to the landfill.](https://www.sgvtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/OCR-L-WHALE-0209-JG-01-3.jpg?w=132)
Storm washes 30-foot dead whale ashore in Huntington Beach
![Non-stop rain and soggy soil also led to more flooding, mudslides and debris flows. Non-stop rain and soggy soil also led to more flooding, mudslides and debris flows.](https://www.sgvtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LDN-L-STORM-DAY3-0207-DC-2-70.jpg?w=132)