An Upland woman suffered a leg fracture when she was trapped against a light pole as a result of a 2:30 p.m. collision that closed Coast Highway last Friday, police said. The accident at Coast and Cress Streets involved two vehicles colliding head on as the driver of a southbound vehicle attempted to turn left [...]
Ocean Films Buoy Documentary Series Laguna Beach Film Festival is launching a three month-long ocean awareness documentary film series the fourth Friday of each month, beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 at the Forum Theater, 693 Bluebird Canyon Dr. Wyland’s “Blue Planet” will kick off the series and the marine life muralist will be [...]
By Justin Swanson | LB Indy Longtime Laguna Beach resident Jon Stillwell passed away on Friday, Jan. 4, just a day after he was rushed to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo by ambulance. Without personal trainer Brian Wisely, though, Stillwell likely would not have had even that 24-hour chance for doctors to attempt to [...]
Recalling the Civil War Note by Note The public is invited to experience the Civil War in Song, an evening of history and fun on Friday, Jan. 18 at 7:15 p.m. in Laguna Presbyterian Church’s Tankersley Hall. Taking advantage of interest in Stephen Spielberg’s movie “Lincoln,” Dr. Jeff McCrory, professor, pastor, and longtime Civil War [...]
Ashkan Honarvar, a European collage artist based in Norway, makes his West Coast debut at CES Contemporary, 480 Ocean Ave., with his latest body of work “The Crust” from Jan. 19 to Feb. 17. The Iranian-born artist will fly in from Norway to attend the opening Saturday, Jan. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallery [...]
Mayor Makes His Forecast for 2013 Mayor Kelly Boyd is the guest speaker on Monday, Jan. 7, at the Laguna Canyon Conservancy dinner meeting. The no-host bar opens at 6 p.m. and the program follows. Boyd promises to fill in the audience on plans for the year ahead. RSVP to Sharon at 499-1224 by Saturday, [...]
The high school’s newspaper, Brush and Palette hosts its second annual benefit concert on Friday, Jan. 11, to help raise funds for its operations. Student tickets are $10 for the 6:30 p.m. concert at the Artists’ Theatre, which will feature student and alumni acts. Student acts include a variety of solo and group performances, a [...]
In the Footsteps of the Masters The Laguna College of Art and Design opens its exhibition “LCAD In Holland and France,” which showcases artworks by students and faculty Jan. 4 through 18. A reception is planned for Friday, Jan 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. Located at 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, exhibition hours are Monday [...]
Laguna Beach police arrested four drivers for suspicion of driving while intoxicated at a late-night DUI checkpoint near Crescent Bay Drive last Friday, the first local checkpoint in more than a year. More than 600 vehicles were stopped and the licenses of drivers checked in the 1500 block of N. Coast Highway between 9 p.m. [...]
Shortest Day Celebrated With Pagan Delights BC Space invites all to its wintry celebration on the day of the solstice, Friday, Dec. 21. There will be a sunset gathering on Main Beach at 4 p.m. Then BC Space 235 Forest Ave. will open its doors at 5:30 p.m. for a potluck and performances beginning at [...]
Boys Basketball (7-5) Breakers went 2-3 in the very tough Irvine News Tournament last week, preparation for league and Laguna’s CIF division placement. The tournament opened on Dec. 11 with a 52-42 loss to Woodbridge followed by a similarly close 60-52 setback to Tesoro. Laguna hit the victory column with a 70-58 defeat of Esperanza [...]
By Monica Petrova, Special to the Independent Internationally recognized artist Deborah Paswaters’ inspiration comes from life and its ever-changing patterns. She shares her creativity through various mediums, including sculpture, collages and painting. Much of her work can be seen on canvases displayed in galleries or at her studio in Laguna Beach. Often related to [...]
Bells Chime in the Season The Laguna Presbyterian choral and hand bell choirs present selections from John Rutter’s Magnificat and other festive music with a concert held in the church sanctuary at 415 Forest Ave., Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. All are invited. No tickets necessary. Book Launches With Studio Gathering Writer Ruth [...]
I took a stroll through Laguna this past Saturday, merely for the sake of enjoying the balmy day, and the pleasure of watching families together doing the same. A stroll is by definition without purpose and I had no mission, only window shopping, which is always fun in town. I’ve never done the black Friday [...]
Weekend Sale At Laguna Art Museum The Laguna Art Museum is offering a 10 percent discount Friday through Sunday, Nov. 23-25 in the refurbished store on all purchases. Museum members receive 20% off. The museum has revamped its store under the direction of Executive Director Malcolm Warner and new volunteer store manager Michele Monda with [...]
Police Use Taser to Subdue Assault Suspect
An assault involving three men escalated into a struggle with Laguna Beach police, who ultimately deployed a taser twice to subdue the younger combative suspect in the 300 block of Cozumel around 1:15 a.m. Friday, May 10, police said. Police ultimately arrested Laguna Beach resident Sergio Gabriel Borgognone, 51, for allegedly resisting arrest and his [...]
