Raymond Lawrence (Larry) Toomey
Aug. 18, 1943 – Sept. 14, 2018
Larry succumbed to a sudden major heart event. Our beloved friend, brother, and uncle leaves behind his partner...
Pet Peeves
Breaking Bad
Do my eyes deceive me? I think I read the Indy article “City Breaks Ground, Alters Course for Digester Building.” I looked again....
Musings on the Coast
Kansas Cousin Darold Comes A-Visiting
Cousin Darold Longhofer grew up in rural Kansas and now lives in Kansas City, Kansas. He always is very careful...
Letter: In Support of Bluebird Canyon Farms
I have been a grateful member of the Laguna Beach community since the 1970s and currently proudly reside on Oak Street. (Hi, neighbors!) Thankfully,...
Letter: City Council Candidates and Trees
I attended the lively City Council Candidate forum sponsored by Village Laguna. Although
there were no questions on trees, Paul Merritt answered a question related...
Letter: A Creative Solution for Funding Historic Restorations
France has its historic castles/buildings, and many are in need of repair/restoration. France also is having financial issues. To solve this problem, the government has...
Letter: Village Entrance Project Removes 120 Existing Parking Spaces
Planning Commissioner Kempf and City Council members Iseman and Zur Schmiede were among the votes to approve the Village Entrance project despite losing 116...
Letter: Liberate Laguna Wants Developer-Friendly Council
In a full-page ad in the Indy, a new political group, Liberate Laguna, announced their candidate endorsements for the council election. But who is...
Letter: Liberate Laguna Endorsement was not Solicited, Approved
Last week, Liberate Laguna ran a full page in the Laguna Beach Independent, endorsing me without my permission. As a candidate, my commitment is...
Letter: Know Thy Budget
Before we know it, election time will be fast upon us, whether or not any of us are truly prepared to make our best...
Letter: On Any Sunday
When will Laguna Beach host its first car-free Sunday? Los Angeles does it, Seattle does it, Brussels does it. Amsterdam, Paris, Freiburg and Muenster...
Letter: Tired by Not Stupid
I'm voting no on Prop P, the undergrounding/sales tax increase, that also tees up a $135+ million bond without voter approval. I'd vote no twice....
Letter: Village Laguna isn’t a Villain
Perhaps it’s just the new style. Those who we disagree with have to be made into villains. This is the example that our president...
Heart Talk
A Long Overdue Show of Support
Being a huge sports fan, I live and die with the ups and downs of the Anaheim, sorry, Los...
Just for Laughs
Read the Personals
BUSY REAL ESTATE Executive seeking a super assistant. Top Salary – You must be a great communicator, friendly, with excellent computer skills. Must be...