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Police Log: Week of April 18 to 24
Thursday, April 18
DUI, driving on a suspended license. Kevin Johan Velazquez, 21, of Anaheim, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence with...
Laguna sports update: Week of April 26
SPRING SPORTS UPDATE
BASEBALL (10-16, 3-8)Ā
Laguna's post-season chances ended with some tough losses to Newport Harbor this past week. The Breakers lost 3-0 to the...
Opinion: In a worried world, signs of a pushbackĀ
By Russ Gerber
Soon after departing Houston International Airport, we hit severe turbulence. The pilot came on to warn that because we had to pass...
Letters to the Editor
Contributor Content
Beyond Borders: Budgeting for a Move to the USA or Canada
Relocating to a different country is an exciting prospect, but it comes with its fair share of challengesāespecially when it comes to the financial...
Beyond MCAT Scores: How To Shine In Your Medical School Application
Getting into a reputable medical school takes more than getting perfect scores on the MCAT. For one, medical school administrations are on the hunt...
How to Care for Your Pine Cone Hill Comforter Sets to Keep It Looking Fresh and New
Pine Cone Hill designs are available in cotton, linens, and blends as well. Since every material has its specific cleaning instructions you should familiarize...
Opinion: OC Supervisor Katrina Foleyās April update
Womenās History Month, Sober Living Homes, Climate Action Plan and more
By Katrina Foley, Orange County Supervisor
In March,Ā we celebrated Womenās History Month by recognizing trailblazing...
Tickets going fast for Laguna Beach Garden Club’s annual Gate & Garden Tour
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Laguna Beach Garden Club is gearing up for its popular Gate & Garden Tour on Saturday, May 4.
The annual event, which has sold out...
Logan Montgomery Named Partner at John Stanaland Group
After a collaboration spanning nearly a decade, John Stanaland is thrilled to announce that Logan Montgomery hasĀ been promotedĀ to Partner at John Stanaland Group.Ā Loganās tenacity,...
Obituary: Eugenia Jo Danielson
Eugenia Jo Danielson, born on November 29, 1964, in West Covina, Calif, peacefully passed away on April 6, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz., at the...
Opinion: Wisdom Workout
Spring Cleaning
By Susan McNeal Velasquez
Attics and basements were a staple of most houses on the East Coast, where I was brought up. The attic...
Opinion: Pet Peeves
Fresh Faces
Ahh, I donāt think Iām the right guy to write about that. Iām old. My face is older. Howās that possible, you ask?...
The News Continued
Forest Avenue Promenade plan ignites debate over resident inclusionĀ Ā
By Jackie Connor, Special to the IndependentĀ
Despite some dissent, Laguna Beach City Council agreed to a final plan from April to November to move...
Business of The Week Profile
Business of the Week: Farmers & Merchants Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank
The home of strong liquidity, white-glove service, and a commitment to community
F&M Bank has been Californiaās Strongest, since 1907. Thatās not...
Non-Profit Spotlight: The Rotary Club of Laguna Beach
The Rotary Club of Laguna Beach Continues to Make a Positive Impact in the Community
The upcoming Grapes for Grads event highlights a year of...
Business of the Week: Coast Hardware Laguna Beach
Coast Hardware Laguna Beach salutes the community!
After 100 years of history, Ace Hardware nationwide celebrates a century. Coast Hardware in Laguna Beach has been...
Non-Profit Spotlight: Laguna Beach Garden Club
Not Your Grannyās Garden Club
Admit it: you hear āgarden clubā and you think of grannies who gather only to chat about begonias... snooze. Shattering...
Opinion: On the can in Japan
By Billy Fried
I'm high over the Pacific, returning home from a three-week visit to Japan with my daughter. It was my first timeĀ backĀ in 41...
Opinion: This is where we live
Hop on the Trolley Tour During Heritage Month
By Hunter Fuentes and Jon Stordahl
May is Heritage Month in Laguna. A free trolley tour of architecturally...
Laguna photographer to share personal retrospective of California counterculture
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The Music History Hall Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving American music, will celebrate the music, fashion and culture of Southern California Music...
Drone light show to replace July 4 fireworks
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The Laguna Beach night sky will look a little different this Fourth of July as the city council unanimously approved a drone light show...
Laguna Beach police release crime stats for 2023
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Report Shows Overall Decrease in Violent and Property Crimes since 2021
The Laguna Beach Police Department reported violent and property crimes were down by seven...