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As an opponent to the legalization of marijuana I read with interest, “Know What You’re Getting: CBD, THC or Medical Marijuana” published in the March 1 issue of the Indy. I agree with many of the remarks made by Dr. Gregory Smith, M.D., especially regarding the assumption that...

I had to get off my duff and write in this week thanks to a quote from Toni Iseman in last week’s Indy article regarding proposed reform to historic preservation laws. Toni said: “I’ve talked to restaurant owners who say there are too many restaurants right now, and if you look...

We were hoping for some original new ideas from new School Board member James Kelly, but my wife and I were disappointed by his “Positive Outcomes” letter (March 7, Indy). Instead of enlarging community schools narrative, he’s seemingly fallen into lock step with same old shrill...

It was disappointing to read that a number of City Council members are not in favor of hiring a historic preservation planner, which has been supported both by the Task Force and the Heritage Committee. Many of the complaints heard before the City Council concerning historic...

Columnist J.J. Gasparotti and UCI research professor Jim Danziger provide compelling arguments exposing the flawed narrative that six million visitors per year is a net positive for Laguna Beach residents. Gasparotti and Danziger’s analyses struck a nerve. Our community has...

Don’t kid yourself. Last week’s anti-Semitic turmoil in Newport, Corona del Mar and Costa Mesa could have happened here in Laguna. If you need a briefing on what transpired, here is my Reader’s Digest version: A bunch of teens from Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar...

Read the Personals DEAR AL – I know the truth about you and really want to forgive you for the fraud you perpetrated on me. I should have known better about having an online relationship with a stranger. Please return all the money I sent you “in Iraq” Florida. #ImAnIdiot EVENT...

Monkey Business It was date night. My wife says it helps our marriage. Usually, date night consists of dinner and a movie. We can never agree on where to eat or what movie to watch. So, we go our separate ways to keep the marriage strong. So, on this particular date night, I...

Three women authors will share their stories of the writing life at the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) 32nd Annual Literary Luncheon to be held at the Surf and Sand Resort on March 16. This year the speakers will be best-selling author of “White Oleander,”...

Paul Prewitt Dr. Paul Prewitt passed away on Feb. 26, 2019, at the age of 73, due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Paul was in the loving presence of his immediate family at the time. Paul was born in New York to Millard and Hortense Prewitt, where he spent his...

Shape Shifters Recently, the City Council asked Design Review Board members for suggestions to improve the design process that many residents, developers and architects think is currently too time consuming, restrictive and costly. Design Review members, under the advice of their...

How Green Was My Valley The winter rains came in downpours and drizzles this year. As a result, the color I see from my deck looking at my Mystic Hills slopes and across Park Avenue to Temple Hills is one of beautiful green. There is a large swath of Temple Hills that years ago...

Roller, Coscino, Booth and Nelsen make finals By Scott Finn and Alisa Cairns, LBHS Surf Coaches   The Laguna Beach High School surf team had a successful weekend surfing in the NSSA Interscholastic Regional State Championships for the third year in a row. Laguna’s showing...

I completely sympathize and identify with James’ bittersweet recounting of his experience and his son’s experience with pet loss. And while I’m a “cat lady” having had two to three cats in my household my entire adult life, I revere all animals and can attest that they are not...