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The city’s fireworks show originates from Monument Point at Heisler Park, and the Monument Point area will be closed all day on Thursday, July 4. Additionally, at about 5 p.m., the area of Heisler Park from Myrtle Street to the Rockpile Beach stairs at Jasmine Street will be...

Laguna Beach was criticized by the Orange County Grand Jury as one of eight Orange County cities with a relatively low number of publicly-owned street trees, according to a report published last week.

City officials recently announced the completion of Phase 1 of the Village Entrance—a project that aims to provide enhanced pedestrian safety, improved traffic flow and new public open space.

Crantz Takes Third for Cannabis Column On Thursday, June 20, the Orange County Press Club awarded Indy columnist Mark Crantz third place in the “Best Cannabis Coverage” category for his Feb. 2, 2018 column, “Holy Smokes.” The awards dinner was held at The Clubhouse at Anaheim...

Elsa Brizzi, author and illustrator of the book “You Are A Very Special You,” recently received an educational program merit award from the Boys & Girls Club for her work in developing the Intergenerational Literacy Enhancement Program, in which her book is used. The 10-week...

Laguna’s beloved Sawdust Arts Festival returns for its 53rd season Friday, June 28, through Sunday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The Sawdust features the work of more than 200 Laguna Beach artists. Art enthusiasts, collectors, and novice artists have come to the...

   LBHS PTA Gives Grants to Get Ideas Laguna Beach High School students engaged with an assortment of animal companions on campus last week to help them de-stress before final exams. Four support-therapy dog teams provided by the Orange County Society for the Prevention of...

The Laguna Beach City Council denied an appeal of a 28-unit artist live/work project planned for Laguna Canyon and allowed it to move forward on Tuesday, arguing the Planning Commission properly concluded that the project’s permits didn’t expire as its opponents claim.

The Laguna Beach City Council took flak from residents Tuesday for approving a 5 percent raise for City Manager John Pietig over the next two years.

Laguna Beach lifeguards from across the decades suited up Saturday for a run-swim-paddle relay at Main Beach to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Marine Safety Department.

On June 11, Dr. Jorge Rubal, medical director of the Community Clinic, and Chelsea Burch, volunteer coordinator for Waymakers Teen Shelter, received donations from Fr. Lester Mackenzie, rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on Park Avenue in Laguna Beach. St. Mary’s parishioners...

  Emily Dilling will discuss and sign the new edition of her cookbook, “My Paris Market Cookbook” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, at Laguna Beach Books, 1200 South Coast Highway. Based on Dilling’s popular blog, ParisPaysanne.com, the new edition takes readers on a tour of...

Laguna Playhouse has announced it will sponsor Bare Bones’ new play reading series presented by Laguna Beach Literary Laureate Lojo Simon under the auspices of ART WOW, a community arts program. “We are very happy that we are able to host the Bare Bones reading series. Their...

LBHS, TOW Elementary Recognized for Achievement in Student Success Laguna Beach High School (LBHS) and Top of the World Elementary (TOW) have been named to the 2018-2019 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll for high achievement and student success. The program, sponsored by...

Cadence Peery, 14, of Laguna Beach, returns for a second consecutive year to represent the city of Laguna Beach at the California State Games, being held July 13-14 in San Diego. Peery’s finish times at the Laguna Beach City Track Meet and the SCMAF Championships this spring...