Letter: Replace Gelson’s with Stater Bros
It was good to see our Laguna Beach Mayor Sue Kempf show some concern about the fact that Gelson's market in South Laguna is...
Letter: It is possible
On March 12, the City Council will discuss options for improved aquatics in Laguna. Rather than work with the city on a solution that...
Letter: Affordable housing by executive directive
Los Angeles is building 16,150 affordable housing units to satisfy a State housing mandate, and Laguna requires 400 units under the same mandate. Those...
Letter: Swimming forward together
The March 12 city council meeting is around the corner, where a discussion of a city-owned Community Pool is scheduled to occur.
While it doesn't...
Town Crier: Week of March 1
Patriots Day Parade CANCELLED
The 57th Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade has been canceled after rain is predicted this Saturday.
“Our parade committee officers have decided...
Opinion: Coping with teen substance abuse
By Nessa Kavanagh
Parents are often under the impression that any teenage drug use is extremely dangerous, leading them to believe that extreme measures are...
Obituary: Carlyle P. “Corky” Cornell, III
June 8, 1945 - February 11, 2024
Beloved husband, father, friend, mentor and dentist passed away peacefully on the morning of Feb. 11 in his...
Letter: Why no term limits?
Laguna Beach Residents/Voters, isn't it time our elected officials allow us to vote on adopting City Council and Boards and Commission term limits?
As a...
Letter: Suggestion to add Indy online poll comment section
I'd like to suggest that the Indy create an online reader response page for its weekly polls so that readers can discuss the pros...
Opinion: This is Where We Live – Repurposing
By Hunter Fuentes and Jon Stordahl
One of us (I’ll give you a hint: the older one) was confirmed at St. Vibiana’s, the former...
Opinion: Laguna Beach Reflects on Black History Month
By Rebecca Washington-Lindsey
February, a short month, leaves little time to celebrate, honor, reflect or reminisce about African American/Black history. The 2024 national theme was...
Town Crier: Week of Feb. 23
Patriots Day Parade on the horizon
The 57th Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade on Saturday, March 2 will salute as honorees Grand Marshal Captain Rick...
Opinion: Wisdom Workout
Heavy-Handed or a Soft Touch
By Susan McNeal Velasquez
Some say, "You create everything in your universe. The magic emanates from you." Others say: "everything is...
Opinion: Pet Peeves
Pineapple Express
By Mark D. Crantz
I watched from my monastery window as Laguna Beach was hit with the Pineapple Express. It was raining cats and...
Surf industry pioneer Dick Metz to share stories, memories
Dick Metz returns to speak for The Laguna Beach Historical Society about his adult years in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 7...