Laguna News Feed - Laguna Beach Local News

Are Monarchs Home for Thanksgiving?

Rita Robinson - November 26, 2021

Laguna Beach largely sees status quo in county supervisor redistricting

Daniel Langhorne - November 24, 2021

Street Beat: Nov. 17 to Nov. 21, 2021

LB Indy Staff - November 24, 2021

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Street Beat: Nov. 11 to Nov. 16, 2021

Street Beat Daniel Langhorne - November 19, 2021 0

Coastal Commission green lights Surf and Sand Resort remodel

The Lead November 19, 2021 0

The California Coastal Commission narrowly approved Surf and Sand Resort’s proposed disability access improvements and aesthetic upgrades, plus after-the-fact approval of a 2001 addition...

South Coast Water District OKs 6% salary increase, bonus for general manager

The Lead November 19, 2021 0

The South Coast Water District Board of Directors unanimously approved a 6% raise for its general manager, giving him an annual base salary of...

OCFA ends investigation of 11-acre brush fire in Laguna Beach, cause remains undetermined

The Lead November 18, 2021 0

An investigation of the June 16 blaze that burned 11 acres off State Route 73 has concluded and the cause remains undetermined, an Orange...

Amid state’s housing crisis, Laguna Beach streamlines ‘granny flat’ rules

The Lead November 18, 2021 1

By Lou Ponsi, Special to the Independent Laguna Beach homeowners wanting to construct accessory dwelling units on their properties will now face fewer restrictions following...

EXPERIENCE THE OLD WORLD FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE

LB Indy Team - October 20, 2021 0

Explore Europe in unrivaled luxury with Celebrity Cruises in 2023. With 4 to 14-night itineraries and six awe-inspiring ships, including the newest Edge® Series ships Celebrity ApexSM and Celebrity BeyondSM, you’re sure to find...

Julie Laughton Design Build – A Custom Luxury Builder That Delivers Quality

LB Indy Team - October 12, 2021 0

Making people’s lives better by making their homes better is Julie Laughton’s promise to every client. Her home building and remodeling company in Laguna Beach, Corona Del Mar and on the Balboa Peninsula is...

TOWN CRIER

Letters

Letter: Save The Canyon – 1989 Walk in the Canyon

Guest Contributor - November 24, 2021 0

November 2021 is the 32nd anniversary of the Walk in the Canyon. During the spring of 1989, Mark Chamberlain and Jerry Burchfield gathered support including...

Letter: Regarding ADU Reporting

Letters Guest Contributor - November 24, 2021 0

The new Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance balances complying with the state mandate and preserving all that is special about Laguna Beach. As the vice...

Laguna Beach veteran grateful for state honor

Town Crier LB Indy Staff - November 24, 2021 0

Laguna Beach resident Chris Kreymann was named among six Orange County veterans honored Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach) during a Nov. 3 ceremony at...

Hospitality Night returns to downtown Laguna Beach on Dec. 3

Town Crier LB Indy Staff - November 24, 2021 0

Hospitality Night 2021 will bring the holiday spirit to the downtown from about 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Dec. 3. The festivities will begin...

El Hathaway remembered at bench dedication

Town Crier LB Indy Staff - November 24, 2021 0

Dozens attend the Nov. 14 dedication of two ceramic benches near Las Brisas restaurant in honor of former school board member Clifford “El” Hathaway. The...

Meet the Executive Family! A Unique Medspa Experience…

LB Indy Team - September 27, 2021 0

Most Medical Spas and Clinics today rarely consider patient education in their daily practice, and simply look to process the most people at the most rapid rate. This creates an intimidating experience and often...

LETTERS

Letters

Letter: Save The Canyon – 1989 Walk in the Canyon

Guest Contributor - November 24, 2021 0

November 2021 is the 32nd anniversary of the Walk in the Canyon. During the spring of 1989, Mark Chamberlain and Jerry Burchfield gathered support including...

Letter: Regarding ADU Reporting

Letters Guest Contributor - November 24, 2021 0

The new Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance balances complying with the state mandate and preserving all that is special about Laguna Beach. As the vice...

Letter: Peter Chang-Savior of Marine Mammals

Letters Guest Contributor - November 19, 2021 0

Editor’s Note: the writer of the following letter is an 11-year-old resident of Irvine The world is suffering from climate change, pollution, and overconsumption. Therefore, many...

Letter: Veterans Day in Laguna

Letters Guest Contributor - November 19, 2021 1

Growing up as a “Military Brat” living on bases in Japan, Spain, Bermuda and various U.S. bases, I fondly remember attending patriotic events such...

Letter: Be Careful What You Ask For

Letters Guest Contributor - November 19, 2021 0

In response to Tom Papa’s letter to the editor on Nov. 12 entitled, “Bureaucratic Laguna Overlay Zone”. I agree with you in principle but...

TRANSFORM HOW YOUR HOME FEELS WITH NEW WINDOWS

LB Indy Team - June 17, 2021 0

Replacing windows and doors can seem overwhelming. That’s why you need the support of your local Marvin dealer. Our helpful experts will walk you through every step in the process—from identifying the signs that...

ARTS

Arts

Lagunatics Returning to No Square Stage

LB Indy Staff - November 24, 2021 0

No Square Theatre’s annual parody show, “Lagunatics Remaskered”, will be showcased at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 through Dec. 19. This year’s show takes aim...

Ann Wareham to exit Laguna Playhouse

Arts LB Indy Staff - November 24, 2021 0

Ann Wareham will depart the Laguna Playhouse by Dec. 31 after an 11-year-stint as artistic director. “It has been a tremendous honor to be able to...

Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center showcases artists, raises over $10k at Halloween fundraiser

Arts LB Indy Staff - November 19, 2021 0

After its inaugural Mask-a-Rad Bash, the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center has kicked off its Season of Giving to keep the arts alive and...

LCAD opens The Art of Nellie Gail Moulton exhibition

Arts LB Indy Staff - November 12, 2021 2

Laguna College of Art + Design, in collaboration with Moulton Museum, held a Nov. 4 reception to open The Art of Nellie Gail Moulton,...

Coast Film Festival to present U.S. mainland premiere of Duke Kahanamoku documentary

Arts LB Indy Staff - November 12, 2021 0

The Third-Annual Coast Film Festival (CFF) will present the U.S. Mainland premiere of “Waterman,” an original documentary on the life of Duke Kahanamoku, the...

LETTERS

Letter: Save The Canyon – 1989 Walk in the Canyon

Letter: Regarding ADU Reporting

Letter: Peter Chang-Savior of Marine Mammals

Letter: Veterans Day in Laguna

Letter: Be Careful What You Ask For

Letter: Please, No More Attack Letters From Felder or Goldstein

Letter: Patriotism is Instilled, Not Inborn

Letter: Felder Responds to Being Outed as a Republican

Letter: City Should Consider Fire Cameras

SPORTS

Sports

Sports Update: Laguna Cross Country Girls 9th, Boys 12th at CIF

Frank Aronoff - November 24, 2021 0

Cross Country Laguna Girls 9th, Boys 12th at CIF The Boys and Girls cross country teams' seasons concluded on Saturday at Mt. San Antonio College...

Laguna Beach Football to hold tryouts after inaugural season

Soccer LB Indy Staff - November 19, 2021 0

Laguna Beach Football Club will hold tryouts for boys and girls born between 2010 and 2015 take place from 1 to 2 p.m. on...

Sports Update: Breakers football miscues at Claremont, LBHS recognizes Signing Day 2021

Basketball Frank Aronoff - November 19, 2021 0

Football (10-2) Breakers Football Miscues At Claremont - Breakers lose 38-7 Early jitters on their center snaps dug a big hole for the Breakers in...

Sports Update: Breakers Defeat Chino, Play at Claremont on Friday

Cross Country Frank Aronoff - November 12, 2021 0

Football (10-1) Breakers opened the 2021 Football playoffs seeded No. 1 in the 16-team D9 of the 14 playoff divisions for the 372 schools that...

Sports Update: MacCallums Wave League Champions

Cross Country Frank Aronoff - November 5, 2021 0

Girls Tennis (9-4, 6-0) Wave League Champions Sarah MacCallum and her sister Jessica MacCallum teamed up to sweep to the Sunset Wave League doubles title...