Unusual Tour Checks on Coopsters
Editor,
On Sunday, Nov. 8, we enjoyed the 3rd Annual Laguna Beach Tour de Coop, a bike ride through Laguna Beach to visit backyard chicken...
Canyon Remains a Flood Risk
Editor,
I was able to glean this priceless gem from the city's disaster preparedness website: "If there is a possibility of flooding move immediately to...
Bike Races to Build Community
Dear Editor,
I participated in last weekend’s first annual Laguna Dirt Fondo, an event supporting the Laguna Beach Interscholastic Mountain Bike Team(s). I have no...
Squeaky Wheel May Ward Off Flyovers
Dear Editor:
I was delighted to see that there was an article in last week’s Indy on the airplane noise and that City Council is...
Patrons Detour to Avoid a Pushy Sales Force
I appreciate Leslie Cunningham’s letter regarding the two new “skin care” businesses on Forest Ave. I have had the same aggressive unpleasant experience –...
Thoughts on the Season Ahead
El Nino is coming, as you should all know by now. We are expecting heavy storms and likely flooding. I hope everyone takes a...
A Disappointment-Saving Opportunity for Next Year
Editor,
What if houses that wanted to give out candy on Halloween displayed some sort of placard, instead of turning out the lights and pretending...
You’ve Arrived. Now, Slow Down
Editor,
Thank you, Ms. Delia. After 17 years in Laguna, fighting for the canyon and the art museum, through water shortages and the '93 wildfire, I...
Use of ‘Stigma’ Perpetuates Stereotypes
Editor,
“We’ve got to get over the stigma of mental health,” says an article in the Oct. 30 edition of the Indy.
No.
We have to get...
Aggressive Tactics Turn Off Shopper
Editor,
There are two relatively new businesses in town, both located on Forest. I believe they sell skincare products. I can’t say anything more about...
City Dismisses Preventative Flooding Ideas
Editor,
In response to my letter published in the Indy Oct 9 regarding El Niño flood preparedness, I was contacted by Public Works Director Steve...
Laguna’s Coyote Strategy Falls Short of Best Practices
Editor:
I would like to register my disappointment with your interview with Jim Beres of the Animal Control Department in “New Weapons to Battle Coyote...
Nature’s Balancing Act
Editor,
One of the most amazing thing we’ve learned about coyotes in the past few years, is that if humans begin to kill them off,...
Ordinance Will Extend Benefits, Restrictions to All Historic Properties
Editor,
I hope I am wrong. On Oct. 19 the Heritage Committee invited public comment for suggestions that would encourage more historic property owners to...
Jury Still Out on Sugar and Breast Cancer
Editor,
As a survivor, I applaud Dr. Darling’s article on nutrition, exercise and relaxation in regards to breast cancer prevention. However, I want to point...