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Two miles of Laguna coastline closed after 95K gallons of sewage spills into ocean – Updated
News
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UPDATE: As of 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 1, The OC Health Care Agency Environmental Health Division has reopened coastal areas from Laguna Avenue to...
Museum of Make Believe invites art lovers to step into another world
Arts
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A fresh, creative interpretation of the conventional art gallery is coming to Laguna Beach in early 2024.
The Museum of Make Believe, the brainchild of...
Council majority opposed to rotating mayoral role
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Is it time for a policy change regarding Laguna Beach’s mayor and mayor pro tem assignments?
Not anytime soon.
Save for George Weiss, the remaining city...
Letters to the Editor
Annual Crafts and Carols fun for all ages
A variety of crafting options, including wool-felted Christmas trees, will be available at the annual Crafts and Carols at Laguna Beach United Methodist Church...
Opinion: Roundup – No More Toxic Than Household Bleach
By Chris Reed
The Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) wants the city to ban Roundup (glyphosate). This may sound like a good idea, but it is...
Opinion: Village Matters
Slow Burn
When Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano wrote in his recent headline, “O.C. let its history rot. And the Tustin hangar fire is still burning,”...
Holiday Digest: The Ugly Sweater
By Suzanne Spinelli
“Go ahead, babe. You need a break,” Tim said early Saturday morning. Zach was at the kitchen table, banging his head rhythmically...
A Custom Dream Home Starts With a Good Plan
Julie Laughton Design Build delivers a seamless 5-star experience...
The Emperor Has No Clothes
In 2021, Mohammad Honarkar and his Laguna Beach Company...
How Sustainable Supplies Can Boost Your Restaurant’s Image
The new landscape of the restaurant industry faces mounting...
Tailored to Your Desires: Limitless Possibilities of Custom Bathroom Makeovers
Your bathroom is not merely a functional space; it's...
Holiday Digest: Holiday Treasure
By Norma Sadler
Somehow it became routine for me to go with Barbara, my best friend from Whittier High School to Laguna Beach during the...
The News Continued
Holiday Digest: Memories can love you back
By Jackie Bayless
A scrawny, Charlie Brown kind of Christmas tree stood lopsided in the sand. It was to the right of Aliso Creek, flowing...
Amazing Luxury Coastal Home Projects at Julie Laughton Design Build
For the past thirty-plus years, Julie Laughton has made homeowners' dreams come true in the coastal communities of Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and on...
Ojai Valley Inn Hosts California’s Premier Epicurean Event
Savor every moment of Ojai Food + Wine—California’s premier epicurean gathering, showcasing four days of epic experiences at the award-winning Ojai Valley Inn, October...
Simple Laguna – A lifestyle found in the luxury of Southern California living.
SIMPLE LAGUNA is a local boutique that embodies the luxury of the Southern California lifestyle. Featuring casually elegant clothing and accessories for men and...
Opinion: It’s personal. Remembering JFK
By Denny Freidenrich
Nov. 22 was the 60th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination in Dallas. I was only 15 at the time, but I remember...
Laguna Sports: Girls cross country claim 10th at state meet
FALL SPORTS UPDATE
CROSS COUNTRY – Girls 10th at STATE
Laguna ran another great race to finish 10th at the 36th State Cross Country meet held...
Police Log: Week of Nov. 21 to Nov. 29
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Vehicle theft. Jimmy Musechuk, 42, of Oceanside was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft. He was held without bail.
Wednesday, Nov. 22
Bench warrant....
Obituary: The Chief – Neil J. Purcell Jr. Has Passed Away
February 12, 1940 - November 25, 2023
By Danielle Purcell
It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved father, grandfather and friend, Neil Purcell...
Town Crier: Week of Dec. 1
Rivian to open South Coast Theater to public next Saturday
Rivian is opening the South Coast Theater to the public on Saturday, Dec. 9.
The space...