Laguna Beach native hits home run to Yankees front office
Michael Helton started playing T-ball at five years old. He quickly fell in love with baseball.
“I wasn’t the most athletic kid, but something drew...
Laguna Beach Historical Society receives community service award
At its February meeting, Laguna Beach’s Patience Wright Chapter of The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution issued its first 2024 Community Service...
Forecasted rain forces cancellation of Saturday’s Patriots Day Parade
The 57th Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade has been canceled after rain is predicted this Saturday.
“Our parade committee officers have decided that it is...
Laguna Beach Police Department names 2023 employees of the year
The Laguna Beach Police Department has nominated Corporal Antonio Manzano, Community Services Officer Rosie Santana and Sergeant David Gensemer as its employees of the...
LBUSD releases annual report, launches the ‘Living Library’ initiative
The Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) released its 2023 Annual Report to the Community on Feb. 16, describing the district's educational initiatives, accomplishments...
Police Log: Week of Feb. 15 to Feb. 20
Thursday, Feb. 15
DUI. Mohsen Javadi, 68, of Newport Beach, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and blowing on or over 0.08 percent BAC....
Pet of the Week: George and Gracie
Gracie (top) and George (bottom) are ten-year-old white poodles looking for a forever home together.
George is a neutered male, and Gracie is a...
Marion Jacobs: A take charge lover of life and people
By Clara Beard | LB Indy, with contributions from residents
One could describe Laguna Beach's residents as a multi-layered quilt comprised of diverse and unique...
Gelson’s to permanently close Laguna Beach store
By LB Indy Staff
Gelson’s announced on Feb. 16 that it will permanently close its Laguna Beach store located at 30922 Coast Highway.
The closure is...
Lumberyard Chef Challenge an tasty annual fundraiser for Schoolpower
On Jan. 29 at the Lumberyard restaurant, Laguna Beach Unified School District principals dueled as guest “chefs” for the Lumberyard Chef Challenge befitting SchoolPower....
LAM teams up with California artists for 42nd annual California Cool auction and benefit
The annual auction opens via Artsy on Feb. 16, featuring a live auction and benefit on March 2
Laguna Art Museum's highly-anticipated 42nd Annual California...
Festival of Arts offers scholarships to Laguna Beach High School seniors
Available to High School Seniors Who Reside in Laguna Beach or Attend Laguna Beach High School
The Festival of Arts has opened scholarship applications for...
The Rotary Club unveils Grapes for Grads logo
The Rotary Club of Laguna Beach recently revealed Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) graduating senior Gabriel Tanner's official logo for its 2024...
No Square Theatre Presents Alice by Heart: A Musical
To the naked eye, Alice by Heart may seem like another take on the famous Lewis Carroll story, but this musical is anything but....
Persistent ‘Zoom-bombing’ forces council to adjourn meeting early
By Tasmin McGill, Special to the Independent
Laguna Beach city officials and residents were bombarded with racial, homophobic, and antisemitic remarks during Laguna Beach City...