Opinion: Left of Center
“When Words Fail….”
By Jean Hastings Ardell
What ground we’ve lost since the time of Winston Churchill, prime minister during England’s “darkest hour” in World War...
Opinion: Trash Talking Laguna
Take out the papers and the trash, Or you don't get no spendin' cash
If you don't scrub that kitchen floor, You ain't gonna rock...
Opinion: Finding Meaning
A Good News Story
There’s more good news in the world than bad news. A lot more. That’s my conclusion as a long-time observer. Sadly,...
The Canyon Club will tee off benefit golf tournament
The Canyon Club of Laguna Beach will host its 5th annual Golf Classic on Sept. 10 at Tijeras Creek Golf Club in Rancho Santa...
Brooks Street Surfing Classic may return to surfline in August
The 56th annual Brooks Street Surfing Classic will open its waiting period on Aug. 6.
Brooks Street was first held in 1955 and could be...
Laguna Beach Historical Society reopens downtown headquarters
The Laguna Beach Historical Society is open again on Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Murphy Smith Bungalow, 278 Ocean...
Community Art Project presents “Summer Lift” at City Hall
Seven California artists will exhibit their work from travels to near and far locations during Community Art Project’s latest show “Summer Lift” at Laguna...
Junior artists celebrated at Festival of Arts
Despite the uncertainties presented by COVID-19, the Festival of Arts celebrated its youngest artists with the Junior Art Exhibit on July 11.
The event was...
Laguna Beach native enters U.S. Naval Academy
Cole McKechnie, a Three Arch Bay resident and graduate of Santa Margarita Catholic High School, was inducted into the U.S. Naval Academy Class of...
Letter: Regarding A Republican Speaks for Left of Center
Last week, Jean Ardell, turned her column over to her husband, Dan. Dan started out with an autobiographical note about playing baseball for USC’s...
Letter: Response to Attack on Rouda and Councilmembers
Christopher Kling’s July 16 letter to the editor attacking Harley Rouda and our City Council would be funny if it weren’t so distressing. Kling...
Letter: Is it Moronic to Believe in American Traditions?
The last person Congress needs is another divider. Last week Harley Rouda called 74 million Republicans, “Morons”; “The fact that 6 million more morons...
Letter: Regarding Laguna Forward
As someone with 20 years of experience in public service working with “local developers”, calling the founders of Laguna Forward “local developers” is a...
Letter: Regarding Michael Ray’s “Musings”
In a break from complaining about Village Laguna, this week Ray seeks to promote the idea that there are many divergent sets of tribal...
Response to A Republican Speaks for Left of Center
It’s a shame that Jean Ardell cannot write her own column, especially since her husband Dan is the only one to take her place....