Emotional Plea Does Not Change Facts
Editor,
The CHP carefully examines all evidence and conducts a thorough investigation into traffic deaths involving police officers. The CHP investigative report determined no evidence...
Misgivings Over Police Memorial
Editor,
Our police department provided speculative remarks to the concerned citizens of Laguna Beach regarding the death of Officer Coutchie. The speculative assertions made by police did...
Considerate Bus Driver Earns a Fan
Editor,
This is a from my heart. Thank you to the driver of the Laguna Beach Transit bus who called me last Thursday morning around...
Sea Photo Reception Makes a Splash
Editor,
Over 80 artists, photographers and ocean supporters celebrated the Laguna Bluebelt’s fourth annual photo contest winners at the Susi Q Gallery “What Do You...
Readers Invited to Help Children in Cambodia
Editor,
I was thrilled with the article on the new Laguna Beach Friendship School (July 31 edition.)
If anyone wants to contribute, they can do so...
Reader Raises Objections to Streetcar Idea
Editor,
A slow moving streetcar with a proposed route on Laguna Canyon down to Ocean Avenue is a critical part of our exit route for...
Return When the Storm Has Passed
Editor,
Clearly the board is aware of the circumstances regarding Ms. Normandin's absence. She is still with us and it appears is still involved with...
Coutchie Went in Harm’s Way to Protect Others
Editor,
I respectfully differ with the letter published in the July 24 edition regarding LBPD Officer Jon Coutchie’s tragic death in the line of duty.
Officer...
Lonesome Death of Sandra Bland
Editor,
Living in our small town by the sea, headlines about nation-wide breakdown of police-community relations may seem like a big city problem. Yet, the...
The Tune ‘Sharing Economy’ Strikes a Familiar Note
Editor,
The marketing name for it is the “sharing economy,” but a popular country song from a few years back (about a cowboy’s divorce) better...
‘Sunshine’ Exhibit Reveals Local Art History
Editor,
On Saturday, I attended the "Orange Sunshine" art show, which was reported in your July 24th issue. The show is a documentation of a...
Laguna, Randomly Observed
Editor,
Some random thoughts about our great town as we close out July and head into the hot season:
I enjoy using the neighborhood shuttles, and...
Job Cuts Offend a Former Customer
Editor,
The $2.49 avocados are not the reason I will never shop at Haggen again. The reason is I will never again see Charlie's big...
Access Road Proves Inaccessible to Fire Engines
Editor,
As the recent fire broke out in the canyon, I cruised up Poplar Street to see if I could see the fire.
Myself and approximately...