City implements comprehensive plan to address Laguna’s parking woes
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
In a decisive move to tackle Laguna Beach’s chronic parking issues, the city council agreed on a multifaceted...
Sawdust Art Festival Extends Philanthropic Hand to Local Artists
Festival exhibitors donate original works to benefit the Artists’ Benevolence Fund auction
Since its genesis in 1967, the Sawdust Art Festival has played an indispensable...
Third Street Writers receive grant to create book celebrating FOA art
Members of Third Street Writers have been busy visiting the Festival of Art as they proceed with the nonprofit’s summer project, “Art Inscribed: Writing...
Gallery: Laguna Beach Fire Department Open House
The Laguna Beach Fire Department Headquarters hosted an open house for the community on Wednesday, July 24 at the Laguna Beach Community and Recreation...
Laguna Beach Sister Cities celebrates Bastille Day at Festival of Arts
The Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association celebrated Bastille Day last Sunday, July 14, at the Festival of Arts, bringing together members and residents for...
Kevin Snow Set to Retire After 44-Year Career as Marine Safety Chief
Kai Bond Promoted to Laguna Beach Marine Safety Chief
Marine Safety Chief Kevin Snow has announced he will retire next month after serving 44 years...
UPDATED: Presidential Democratic fundraiser in Laguna Beach postponed
UPDATED as of Wednesday, July 26:
The Biden campaign announced yesterday that Friday's Laguna Beach fundraiser for the President's re-election has been postponed following...
Remembering Elisabeth Brown, a visionary in Orange County land conservation
Elisabeth ‘Liz’ Brown, biologist and inspirational Orange County advocate for open space and wildlife habitat protection, died peacefully on July 6 at the age...
An Attempted Murder at City Hall
The city of Laguna Beach unveiled the temporary sculpture installation "An Attempted Murder" by artist Jack Champion last Friday, July 12.
The title of this...
Laguna Art Museum awarded FOA Foundation grant for 2024 Art + Nature Family Festival
Laguna Art Museum has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the prestigious Festival of Arts (FOA) Foundation. The grant will support the museum’s twelfth...
City streamlines Laguna Beach artists’ live-work occupancy process
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
In a unanimous vote, Laguna Beach City Council approved expediting the application process for artists seeking live-work spaces,...
Visitors flock to Laguna for July 4 weekend
With beach chairs, coolers and umbrellas in tow, visitors braved heavy traffic and congested beaches to enjoy Laguna Beach's coastline on the Fourth of...
Council candidate Judie Mancuso runs on environmentally conscious platform
A self-described "true environmentalist," 30-year Laguna Beach resident Judie Mancuso has entered the city council candidacy ring for the third time.
Already a few months...
Suspect arrested in Costa Mesa after evading LBPD
Laguna Beach detectives arrested a 33-year-old Newport Beach woman on July 10, charged with felony evasion after she fled from police officers during a...
Aquagrom kids swim for ocean conservation
At just 12 years old, Alia Marriner and friend Cedar Reckas have already completed two aquathons – a homegrown swim, climbing and walking event through...