Gallery: A Song for Richard
Nearly 600 people gathered at a sold-out Coach House in San Juan Capistrano last Sunday for a benefit concert for Laguna music legend Richard...
No Square Theater has the latest laugh
By Spencer Grant, Special to the Independent
Having a hard time parking now that local restaurants are taking up Forest Avenue Promenade sidewalk space? Annoyed...
Charlotte Masarik Named Bluebelt’s Mermaid of the Year
The Laguna Bluebelt Coalition has awarded Charlotte Masarik its inaugural Mermaid of the Year Award for 2024. The award is for a Mermaid or...
Visit Laguna Beach Announces New Ambassador Program to Promote Destination and Stewardship
Visit Laguna Beach (VLB) recently launched an ambassador program initiative aimed at promoting Laguna Beach as a multifaceted destination while encouraging environmental stewardship, both...
Laguna Art Museum’s 12th Annual Art + Nature unveils new exhibitions and events
Laguna Art Museum (LAM) is gearing up for the return of its 12th Annual Art + Nature, a vibrant celebration that explores the relationship...
Festival of Arts presents “Endless Summer” at foaSouth: A tribute to Southern California art
This fall, the Festival of Arts proudly presents Endless Summer, an inspiring exhibit showcasing Southern California's beauty and creativity through the eyes of contemporary...
Susi Q goes global in October with two internationally inspired programs
Dia de los Muertos is the Mexican tradition of honoring the deceased. This celebration is steeped in rich practices that honor death as a...
Police Log: Week of Sept. 26 to Oct. 2
Thursday, Sept. 26
Bench warrant. Andrew Joey Hebert, 49, was arrested on suspicion of an outstanding bench warrant. His bail was set at $2,500.
Friday, Sept....
Laguna Sports Update: Breakers defense stops El Dorado, 40-0
CROSS COUNTY
Wade Jurkowski was Laguna boys' top runner at the Woodbridge Invitational last weekend at the Great Park with a 16:28 over the 3-mile...
Drone show a no-go for next Fourth of July celebration
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
The city of Laguna Beach will return to fireworks for next year’s Fourth of July celebration after a...
City granted over $7 Mil to expand transit services
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has awarded Laguna Beach $7.2 million to expand its public transit service.
The funding comes from OCTA’s Project V,...
Loving Laguna through acts of service
Third Annual City-Wide Service Day, Love Laguna Beach, Takes Place on, Oct. 5
Love Laguna Beach is an example of what happens when an entire...
Keeping the beat: Community Concert Band celebrates its 25th year
By Spencer Grant, Special to the Independent
Jennifer Baker, retired music educator, conductor, and co-director of the Laguna Beach Community Concert Band, has a secret.
And...
Get to know: School board candidate Howard Hills
International Experience with Laguna Roots
When it comes to Laguna Beach Schools, Howard Hills is no stranger. He and his family have multi-generational attendance records...
Local police seek public’s help in explosion investigation
Laguna Beach Police Department detectives need the public’s help identifying suspects who were seen driving a white Mercedes EQS, year 2022 to 2024, on...