In some regions fall means rustling leaves. In Laguna Beach, where deciduous trees are in shorter supply, fall arrives accompanied by the sound of music. Three significant concerts are on the docket, and the Montage resort, redirecting its hospitality as an emerging music...

Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed Senate Bill 1463, a measure pushed by the City of Laguna Beach to put utility companies on notice about the risk posed by their above ground wires. The bill, vetoed on Saturday, Sept. 24, was authored by state Senator John Moorlach, a Republican from Costa...

Sklyloft Restaurant, 422 S. Coast Highway, has introduced a locals only menu, known as The Artifacts, available through Sept. 30 daily in the main restaurant and rooftop terrace, says an announcement. Diners must ask by name for the separate Artifacts menu, created by chef Arthur...

By Christopher Trela, Newport Beach Independent Riverain is a French term meaning “near the river,” so it’s no surprise that Newport Beach residents Dean and Laurie Gray chose Riverain as the name of their winery. After many years of visiting the Napa Valley and enjoying boutique...