Services for the Homeless Require Economies of Scale
Editor,
There can be no question that homelessness is a very real and tragic problem and more needs to be done. However as places like...
Laguna Already Does Its Share
Editor,
I am 100% in support of the decision by the City of Laguna Beach to fight the latest ACLU lawsuit. The homeless situation in...
Let Voters Have a Say on Paying for Improvements
Editor,
Let’s face it; Laguna Beach is a filthy rich community. Maybe you and I are not filthy rich, but the city’s $12.7 billion assessed valuation...
Suit Does Not Combat the Roots of Homelessness
Editor,
Here we go again. Crusaders at the elite mega law firm Paul Hastings, caped as the ACLU, have our town in their crosshairs with...
Homeless Here Are Helped, Not Targeted
Editor,
I was extremely surprised and disappointed to read about the current lawsuit that the ACLU has presented to the City of Laguna Beach and...
City’s Stance Gains Supporters
Editor,
We strongly support the city of Laguna Beach in fighting the ACLU lawsuit. Enough is enough.
John and Stephanie Cunningham, Laguna Beach
Laguna Should be a Model, Not a Target
Editor,
As I read John Pietig's well written description as to all that has been accomplished for the homeless in Laguna Beach, the first thought that came...
A Good Decision for Year-Round Residents
Editor,
Margaret Hanson (Aug. 28, “Rental ban intrudes on property rights”) expresses contempt for the City Council’s restrictions on short-term rentals, and seeming contempt for...
Community Connection is Also Worth Protecting
Editor,
I enjoyed Fried's commentary and opinion on "Freeing Forest Avenue."
I can't speak for the merchants, but coming from a local’s standpoint, I fully support...
Advocating for Vegetarian Options in Schools
Editor,
With the new school year just around the corner, parents’ attention is
turning to school clothes, supplies, and lunches. Yes, school lunches!
In past years, USDA...
Rental Ban Intrudes on Property Rights
Editor,
Thanks to your reporting, I have learned that the City Council intends to ban residential short-term rentals.
My husband and I have owned our own...
Applause for Short-Term Rental Ban
Editor,
Major kudos to our city council for the unanimous vote on short-term rentals! They made the right choice and proved they are a council...
ACLU Again Sues Laguna Over its Homeless Policy
Editor,
Laguna Beach City Manager John Pietig stated in response to the
announcement of the second ACLU lawsuit that: “It is very disappointing
to be a target...
Honor Coutchie by Honoring Law
Editor,
There is a false narrative being propounded by both City Hall and its critics that would have people in our town choose sides concerning...