Church Hosts Alternative Holiday Market, Gearing Up for Giving, Gardening in Confined Spaces, Transition Laguna Hosts Film ‘Forks Over Knives’ and Patriot Shares Her Account.
Shanti Entertains at Wreath Auction, Donations Wanted for Gift Party, Light a Light of Love Celebration, Wheels4Life Rolls into Action and MOPS Supports Christmas Child.
Long-time Laguna Beach residents Susie and Jim Jaqua have established a new donor advised fund at the Laguna Beach Community Foundation and are also contributing $10,000 to the foundation’s annual grant program. “As the fifth generation of a family of bankers concerned with philanthropy, we understand how community foundations can accomplish charitable goals. Susie [...]
When the adult children of a couple who set up a new private family foundation showed no interest in freeing up time to devote to their parents’ project 12 years ago, estate attorney and Laguna Beach resident Mark Powell turned instead to their grandchildren. One child was thrilled to use his grandparents’ foundation to supply [...]
Strickland just misses school record After falling short last year, the 2011 girls’ cross-country team achieved its season-long goal of returning to state finals last Saturday in Fresno. And though the Breakers failed to realize their dream as a top three finisher, the young squad, which began the season unranked, finished sixth in both [...]
While a bunch of millionaires squabbled over how to divide a huge pile of NBA cash, Laguna’s high school hoopsters opened what promises to be an exciting season of unselfish Breaker basketball last Tuesday at Dugger gym against Anaheim’s Western High School in the second round of the Godinez Tournament. “They don’t really care who [...]
Laguna Beach’s AYSO boys under 12 team will participate in the regional tournament Dec. 3 and 4.
After finishing third in the AYSO girls under 12 season, Laguna Beach’s Lightning, was named tournament champion, beating team Viola Ferrari in a shut out of 4-0 last month. “After six years of coaching, it’s sweet to finally garner the hardware,” said coach Sam Eidt of Aliso Viejo. After a goal by Katie Rollins and [...]
Tis the Season I’m writing this as another Sunday draws to a close. Early morning hike in the hills, late breakfast with the family, a few errands and we were home just as the rain began in earnest. Husband had DVD’ed the Packers game and there we were, snug as bugs in a rug on [...]
Thurston Middle School will hold its largest annual fundraiser, the EPIC Challenge, from Dec. 6-9. Instead of selling goods and consumables, kids are challenged by mental and physical activities to raise money for their school by participating in games, races and contests played during their P.E. classes. Thanks to the following generous businesses [...]
The school district continues to partner with the Children and Families Commission of Orange County to implement the School Readiness Initiative, to promote early learning experiences that influence school success. Program facilitator Julie Olsen and school readiness nurse Kathleen Knott are working together with new team members to assist children and their families in preparation [...]
Continuing a tradition of the Thurston principal winning the SchoolPower Chef Challenge, defending champion and new LBHS principal Joanne Culverhouse conceded the title to her Thurston successor Jenny Salberg. The third annual event hosted by Lumberyard owners Suzanne and Cary Redfearn raised than $9,500 for Laguna’s schools, $30,000 over three years. In a nod to [...]
Theater Night for Graduates, Sports Gear Plays On, Take a Coffee Break at Home, and Working Musical Instruments Wanted.
A 16-year-old Laguna Beach boy was detained by police and taken to Juvenile Hall late Tuesday after an acquaintance reported he had sexually assaulted her on the beach in front of a downtown hotel, police said. The 19-year-old victim, also a Laguna resident, reported the assault at 9:29 p.m. Investigators are requesting multiple charges, including [...]
Police Use Taser to Subdue Assault Suspect
An assault involving three men escalated into a struggle with Laguna Beach police, who ultimately deployed a taser twice to subdue the younger combative suspect in the 300 block of Cozumel around 1:15 a.m. Friday, May 10, police said. Police ultimately arrested Laguna Beach resident Sergio Gabriel Borgognone, 51, for allegedly resisting arrest and his [...]
