![The Palm Springs Surf Club has been in the works for years and is the first of several inland surf parks planned for the region. The Palm Springs Surf Club has been in the works for years and is the first of several inland surf parks planned for the region.](https://www.sbsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/OCR-L-PALMSPRINGSURF-1214-03.jpg?w=132)
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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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![The Palm Springs Surf Club has been in the works for years and is the first of several inland surf parks planned for the region. The Palm Springs Surf Club has been in the works for years and is the first of several inland surf parks planned for the region.](https://www.sbsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/OCR-L-PALMSPRINGSURF-1214-03.jpg?w=132)
![Snow season is coming - here is what's to expect this year at local resorts, with some slopes open starting this holiday weekend. Snow season is coming - here is what's to expect this year at local resorts, with some slopes open starting this holiday weekend.](https://www.sbsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SBS-L-SNOWRESORTIMPROV-1122-05-WP.jpg?w=132)
What’s in store for Southern California’s slopes? Snow Valley’s upgrades, El Niño brewing
![After years of dispute over development, the 6.2 acres near the wetlands will return to the native tribes that hope to preserve its historic importance. After years of dispute over development, the 6.2 acres near the wetlands will return to the native tribes that hope to preserve its historic importance.](https://www.sbsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/OCR-L-LANDRETURN-1123-01-LO.jpg?w=140)
Indigenous tribes get Bolsa Chica Mesa land return, a first for Orange County
![What to know for when eight North Beach units become available to the public in coming days. What to know for when eight North Beach units become available to the public in coming days.](https://www.sbsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/OCR-L-CRYSTALCOVE-1110-01mr.jpg?w=140)
More Crystal Cove cottages are about to be available — tips on how to score
![Nearly 200 athletes are competing in the International Surfing Association’s World Para Surfing Championship, held for the first time in Surf City. Nearly 200 athletes are competing in the International Surfing Association’s World Para Surfing Championship, held for the first time in Surf City.](https://www.sbsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/OCR-L-ISAADAPTIVESURF-1108-JG-07.jpg?w=138)
Para surfers from around the globe compete this week in Huntington Beach
![Campers are frustrated with the current system, where sites are hard to nab but campgrounds have unused, empty spots. Campers are frustrated with the current system, where sites are hard to nab but campgrounds have unused, empty spots.](https://www.sbsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/OCR-L-CAMPINGCHANGES-1027-01-LO.jpg?w=140)
State Parks to increase penalty for camping no-shows, tighten reservation rules
![There's a tsunami of change happening in the surf industry rooted in Orange County, the latest layoffs hitting Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy and RVCA. There's a tsunami of change happening in the surf industry rooted in Orange County, the latest layoffs hitting Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy and RVCA.](https://www.sbsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/OCR-L-BOARDRIDERSLAYOFFS-1025-01.jpg?w=140)
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84 layoffs hit surf industry’s biggest brands following Boardriders sale
![It is the second angler fish to washed up at Crystal Cove State Park in recent years. It is the second angler fish to washed up at Crystal Cove State Park in recent years.](https://www.sbsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/392938715_6297453693-16x9-1.jpg?w=140)
Rare monster-looking fish with sharp teeth washes up at OC’s Crystal Cove
![The final $10 million to finish the $55 million project has been secured and allows for the first of eight units to open next month. The final $10 million to finish the $55 million project has been secured and allows for the first of eight units to open next month.](https://www.sbsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/OCR-L-CRYSTALCOVE-1017-JG-05jpeg_144560869.jpg?w=132)
Love Crystal Cove cottages? First 8 units on north end slotted to open by Thanksgiving
![Ideas for man-made reefs and groin jetties were presented as ways to save the sand-starved, eroding coastline -- but would they also help or hurt the surf? Ideas for man-made reefs and groin jetties were presented as ways to save the sand-starved, eroding coastline -- but would they also help or hurt the surf?](https://www.sbsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/OCR-L-SCSAND-0929-05.jpg?w=136)