by Chris Quilter This edition of Patchwork got underway in the utilitarian jurors’ lounge at the Santa Ana Courthouse, where solid citizens silently pray they will not be required to demonstrate their commitment to our democratic way of life. My prayers went unanswered, which is only fair when they are so transparently self-serving. Additionally, the [...]
By Robin Pierson, Special to the Independent Local resident Donna LeClair’s recent medical crises galvanized her to find a means to connect with others who are suffering while teaching the rest of the community how to better respond to people in need. Three months ago, something went amiss for LeClair’s 29-year old son, Shawn [...]
By Nadine B. Hoffman I’m sleeping a little more soundly now. But then, it’s been more than a week since I saw the dead man. Sunday afternoon of Memorial Day weekend and the beach was snap-crackle-and-popping. I picked my way through the p.m. crowd and let my shabby pink towel settle onto a patch [...]
By Mark D. Crantz Laguna Beach. Another perfect day in Paradise, but oh no, the tourists are coming. The tourists are coming. Paul Revere had to warn citizens once and history makes a big deal about it. Actually, it was just dumb luck that the colonists got any warning at all. It seems no one [...]
Editor, The permanent shutdown of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Plant opens new opportunities for California’s green energy re-evolution. Nuclear power plants basically boil water for steam turbines and electrical energy production while creating a stockpile of radioactive material. Emerging fuel cell technology led by UC Irvine’s National Fuel Cell Research Center can generate power directly [...]
Editor, What? Another park? A bedazzled entry into the city as if it were another Disney World? Did I hear correctly? $4.5 million for the park? Guess our antiquated sewer system must now be up to speed and there is no need to put any funds there. Is that correct? Where are the city’s priorities [...]
Editor, As I am sure you are aware, the 50th Annual Brooks Street Surfing Classic was held last weekend in great surfing conditions. I am writing to thank the City of Laguna Beach for their continued commitment to this unique and amazing community event. Started in 1955, the Brook Street Surfing Classic holds a special [...]
Editor: Don’t know what the success rate of those who try to use the lighting ordinance to minimize bright lights from outdoor lighting. But here is my story: The lights from the front of my neighbor’s home shines into my bedroom and main living area. No need to turn on the lights at night in [...]
Julia Klemek was an award winning artist, who passed away last month. Julia’s public sculptures can be experienced in several Laguna Beach locations. “Eucalyptus Bench” can be found just outside of Madison Square, 320 N. Coast Highway. “A Rocky Ledge” is located at the base of Myrtle Street, Heisler Park. “Green Man with Red Birds” [...]
Editor: While many of the Orange County Libraries have a new fiber optic internet service, the Laguna Beach branch must wait until October to have the new service installed. Our local librarians will admit that literally hundreds of library patrons have left the Laguna Beach branch and gone to the independent Newport Beach city library [...]
Editor: Answer to Roger Carter’s letter re: library Mr. Carter must not read the papers or he would know that the county is nearly broke. Yet, our library has 18 computers for public use bought by the Friends of the Laguna Beach Library, which also refurbished our library in and out. Since Carter cannot wait until [...]
Editor, Thank you for the fine coverage of the Memorial Day ceremony at Heisler Park on Monday, May 27. The photos were terrific, especially the live-action shot of our Veteran Firing Detail. Bob McIntosh and Arnie Silverman, Laguna Beach The authors are commander of American Legion Post 222 and VFW Post 5868, respectively.
Editor, Now that it is summer, parking is at a minimum as the prices go up for parking for the summer arts festival I would suggest that the SOCAL locals take OCTA’s $5 for a day pass (http://octa.net) and save yourself the hassle of gridlock summer traffic and full parking lots at 6 a.m. when visiting [...]
Ill Prepared Hiker Rescued from Hillside
A sheriff’s helicopter was used to extract a hiker who suffered an anxiety attack and was unable to move from a steep trail in Laguna Beach’s open space about 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9, police said. Lifeguards in an all-terrain vehicle coordinated the extraction from thick brush and a steep slope between Alta Laguna Park [...]
