Earth Day celebrations get an early start, with more events planned through the week

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.
“In today’s world, everyone is so connect