By Anne Salafia, Special to the Independent When former Laguna Beach resident Helen Keeley received an invitation to attend an art opening this month in the Caribbean, she reluctantly declined, saying in a note to the artist “…I know your show will bring you fame and fortune. Wish I could be there. I’ll soon [...]
Editor, I want you to know what a great time Helen Keeley has had because of your article (“Celebrating a Century,” April 29). People she lost contact with have called her, even some of her students from years back. It has given her such a special, pleasant 100th birthday. Thank you. Kathy Dahlquist, Laguna Beach
Though only long-time residents may recognize the name, Mayor Toni Iseman declared Friday, April 22, Helen Keeley Day in honor of one of the first women elected to the Laguna Beach City Council who would go on to serve her adopted hometown in many ways. Keeley, who also turns 100 today, resides in Borrego Springs, [...]
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 [...]
