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City implements comprehensive plan to address Laguna’s parking woes
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
In a decisive move to tackle Laguna Beach’s chronic parking issues, the city council agreed on a multifaceted...
Sawdust Art Festival Extends Philanthropic Hand to Local Artists
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Festival exhibitors donate original works to benefit the Artists’ Benevolence Fund auction
Since its genesis in 1967, the Sawdust Art Festival has played an indispensable...
Third Street Writers receive grant to create book celebrating FOA art
Members of Third Street Writers have been busy visiting the Festival of Art as they proceed with the nonprofit’s summer project, “Art Inscribed: Writing...
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Gallery: Laguna Beach Fire Department Open House
The Laguna Beach Fire Department Headquarters hosted an open house for the community on Wednesday, July 24 at the Laguna Beach Community and Recreation...
Laguna Beach Arts Alliance announces 2024-2025 board of directors
The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance (LBAA), a coalition of arts organizations from throughout the city, announced today those directors serving its next one-year board...
Civil War Stories from Battlefield to Homefront
Is reading a book something that has ever swept you away to a different world? That is precisely what you get with Moonlight Lonesome...
5 Best Upholstery Choices for a Durable and Stylish Couch
Choosing the right couch fabric is key if you want something durable and stylish. It'll totally change the look of your room, how comfy...
Building a Real Estate Empire: The Journey of Gerardo Peralta Diaz
As the founder and CEO of Golden View Investments, Gerardo Peralta Diaz has genuinely sculpted a very distinct path within the notoriously competitive realm...
Alloy Market Review: How to Get Cash for Your Gold Jewelry
Selling your old jewelry can be time-consuming, as well as a hassle. Many times, one must go into a physical place of business to...
Laguna Beach Sister Cities celebrates Bastille Day at Festival of Arts
The Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association celebrated Bastille Day last Sunday, July 14, at the Festival of Arts, bringing together members and residents for...
Breakers boys basketball hosts ‘Battle at the Beach’ varsity tournament
Laguna Beach High School's Boys' Basketball Team partnered with Laguna Beach High School's Athletic Boosters to host a summer tournament held last Friday, July...
Laguna Sports Update: Week of July 26
Summer Sports
Laguna Beach High School Athletics summer programs
Check out the programs for all sports here. Don’t miss out if you plan to play sports at...
The News Continued
Opinion: Pet Peeves
Leave It to Beaver 3, A Trilogy
By Mark D. Crantz
Recap? No, skip the recap. Readers are advised to go to the online Indy and...
Business of The Week Profile
Business of the Week: Farmers & Merchants Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank
The home of strong liquidity, white-glove service, and a commitment to community
F&M Bank has been California’s Strongest, since 1907. That’s not...
Non-Profit Spotlight: The Rotary Club of Laguna Beach
The Rotary Club of Laguna Beach Continues to Make a Positive Impact in the Community
The upcoming Grapes for Grads event highlights a year of...
Business of the Week: Coast Hardware Laguna Beach
Coast Hardware Laguna Beach salutes the community!
After 100 years of history, Ace Hardware nationwide celebrates a century. Coast Hardware in Laguna Beach has been...
Non-Profit Spotlight: Laguna Beach Garden Club
Not Your Granny’s Garden Club
Admit it: you hear “garden club” and you think of grannies who gather only to chat about begonias... snooze. Shattering...
Opinion: Village Matters
What Would the Talking Heads Say?
Laguna Beach politics lacks the kind of scrutiny that we are witnessing regarding the 2024 presidential contest. Hours of...
Opinion: The Invasion of the Bliss Snatchers
This summer Laguna has felt like one protracted frat house initiation, with a bunch of hooligans and miscreants drinking, puking and defiling our precious...
Opinion: Beyond First Impressions
By Russ Gerber
Musician Carlos Santana was interviewed on National Public Radio by Michel Martin, who asked about his background, upbringing, and life today. He...
Opinion: Green Light
Laguna’s Green Legacy and Its Path Forward
Last week’s Indy ran a poignant memorial honoring a true environmental hero, Dr. Elizabeth Brown, whose name is...
Opinion: Musings on the Coast
By Michael Ray
I’m on vacation in Italy. I left Laguna on July 5 after watching this year’s July 4 celebration with drones. The show lasted...