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Harley Rouda, a Democratic candidate for the 48th Congressional District, says he’s “neck-and-neck” with the longtime incumbent, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, in terms of fundraising.

Laguna Beach resident Harley Rouda has raised more than $100,000 from independent donors since declaring his candidacy earlier this month for California's 48th Congressional District, which includes Laguna and Newport Beach, says a statement issued by his campaign.

Laguna local and first time candidate Harley E. Rouda intends to challenge Rep. Dana Rohrabacher for the 48th Congressional District, he announced today, Thursday, March 2. Rohrabacher, a Republican who lives in Costa Mesa, has represented the district, which spans the coast from...

Lisenbery started a Facebook page for the 48th Congressional District, whose voters from Seal Beach to Laguna Beach re-elected Dana Rohrabacher last November. “It had 200 members in the first week,” he said.

At 10, Annette Morris yearned for a bicycle. Her mother told her she needed to earn the money to pay for it, so she got a paper route. That same drive and ingenuity propelled her to establish a small business in Laguna Beach. Her mother figures in this decision, too.

President Obama added six sites totaling roughly 6,000 acres to the California Coastal National Monument on Thursday, Jan. 12. The additions to the monument, one of Obama’s last executive orders, included the Orange County Rocks, the white-capped outcroppings visible from...

The Laguna Canyon Foundation is making plans to relocate to a ‘40s canyon ranch house this year, the first time its staff and volunteers will have a home base within the open space they protect.

The Women’s March on Washington is expected to draw 166,000 attendees, says a Facebook page, with 254,000 more expressing interest. Seventeen women from Laguna Beach plan to attend.

Laguna said goodbye this year to residents and community contributors who touched our lives and will long be remembered in our town.

The Ranch, 31106 S. Coast Highway, will host a plethora of holiday events over the next week, its first holiday season since its restaurant reopened after extensive remodeling under new ownership.

Signs of life are visible within Laguna Beach’s only movie theater, a landmark building that closed 16 months ago and is expected to reopen shortly. There is new carpet in the lobby and a giant popcorn maker gleaming just inside the front doors. Painters are dodging ladders and...

A recent survey about the health of low-income residents in five south-county cities, including Laguna Beach, reveals a significant increase in the incidence of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity compared to 2013.

Early results on election night proved an accurate assessment of the eventual outcome in the race for city treasurer of Laguna Beach, with the 17-year incumbent Laura Parisi coming out on top.

While the locals on Oak Street are readying for their ritual transformation into a trick-or-treating block party on Oct. 31, Mason El Hage, owner of Harbor’s End Tattoo, is planning his Haunted Harbor’s End Halloween Bash with neighbors, Red Matter Gallery, Mozambique and the...

After a long struggle with a rare, incurable form of ovarian cancer, Sandra Woodard died in Aliso Viejo on Oct. 19 at the age of 54. Friends and family will celebrate Woodard’s life at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 at Mariner’s Church, 5001 Newport Coast Dr., Irvine. A gofundme campaign...