Buyout Bagging Trouble
Editor,
National media are widely reporting that Albertsons is suing Haggen, accusing the grocer of fraud in failing to pay more than $36 million as...
Envisioning a ‘Streetcar Named Desire’
Editor,
In 1948 play “Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams received the Pulitzer Prize for drama. In 1951, the American film debut was selected for...
Clearing a Way to Tap Recycled Water
Editor,
(This letter was addressed to the City Council also.)
We ask that the city and water district plan for a reclaimed water distribution system within...
It Takes a Village to Keep its Elders
Editor,
As a resident of Laguna Beach for over 40 years, I was so glad to hear about the survey on senior housing needs (“Survey...
Laguna, A Soot Free Town
Editor:
After the El Toro military airport was closed all commercial airplanes adjusted their route to fly directly over Laguna Beach. Their exhaust, which rained...
Useless ‘Lyptus Speaks Out
Editor,
My name is Hugh. Hugh Calyptus. I come from Australia.
Actually, I was abducted from Australia and abandoned here in
Laguna Beach. But don't get me...
Eucalyptus Battles Straddle the Globe
Editor,
In a recent letter to editor, another South Laguna resident made some sweeping statements (some out of context to the issue in Laguna) about...
Expect to Pay Dearly to Restore Views
Editor,
The View Restoration Committee had their first case in seven months under this new policy (“View Committee Clears its First Dispute,” July 10 edition),...
View Committee True to its Intent
Editor,
Congrats to the View Restoration Committee for negotiating an agreement between two property owners who have fought for six years over a lost view...
Controversy Over Cuba Continues
Editor,
Re: the letter from Katy Moss (“Another Perspective on Cuba,” Letters, July 10)
Basically, everything she stated about Cuba is true. It is a dictatorship....
A Small Test of a Potentially Bigger Disaster
Editor:
I hate to be the proverbial canary in the coal mine, but from the events of last Friday, I sincerely hope that we come...
Another Perspective on Cuba
Editor,
I missed Michael Ray’s first column on Cuba because I was travelling in South America. I have now read both of Ray’s columns and...
Response to Ray
Editor,
I read Michael Ray’s response to my letter regarding his column on Cuba.
Mr. Ray seems to be missing the point of my letter, which was...
Kudos for Recognizing a Leader’s Influence
Editor,
A superb editorial that illuminates how an individual, over time, can have a profound influence on public opinion. Bob also influenced UCI administrators to alter...
The Village Entrance Has Arrived
Editor,
Congratulations to The Festival of Arts for a spectacular and inspiring facade designed by Bauer Architects of Newport Beach.
The choice of materials and its...