Special Ed Kids Mourn Loss of Landmark Eatery
The Cottage Restaurant, a Laguna Beach landmark for nearly half a century, will close its doors by month’s end, its co-owner confirmed this week.
The...
Mar Bar Gold
It was Mar Bar gold at its best. The rarefied rock rhythms of The Missiles of October spilled out the open windows and door...
A Disease That Still Claims Lives
By Justin Swanson, Special to the Independent
Red and black ribbons were wrapped about the circumference of Laguna’s downtown trees this week ahead of World...
Montage Kindles Lights of the Season
The Montage resort’s third annual tree lighting this past Monday drew throngs that enjoyed free treats offered throughout the grounds as well as a...
Unusual Shopping Experiences
Holiday Boutique Offers a Shoppers’ Respite
This year’s Laguna Beach High School Holiday Boutique offers an alternative to the usual holiday shopping stampede on Saturday,...
Community Datebook 11/30/12
Talking Restaurants With Chris Keller
Chris Keller will speak to the Laguna Beach Exchange Club on Thursday, Dec. 6 during a 12:15 p.m. lunch meeting...
Public’s Help Needed to Tackle Parking Inefficiencies
Members of the public are invited to participate in a community workshop that is designed to spark discussions and generate ideas for the upcoming...
A Crowd Joins Gala’s Ride
Nearly 300 supporters of The Laguna Playhouse enjoyed a surf-themed gala earlier this month at Dana Point’s Laguna Cliffs Marriott.
Proceeds of the event will...
Youssef Rounaghi
Youssef (“Joseph”) Rounaghi passed away from multiple strokes on Nov. 10, 2012, surrounded by family members who celebrate his adventurous life.
Born in Rasht, Iran,...
Touring Santa’s Southern Workshop Outpost
Dear Santa:
Let’s skip the mall and take in the Laguna Beach Artist Open Studio Tour instead. I hear there’s so much neat stuff there...
Street Beat 11/30/12
Monday, Nov. 19
Vandalism. 9:20 a.m. St. Ann’s Dr. A neighbor cut down trees and bushes dividing the two properties.
Disturbance. 7:39 p.m. 31500 Table Rock...
Laguna Loses Landmark Eatery
The Cottage Restaurant, a Laguna Beach landmark for nearly half a century, will close its doors by the end of December, its co-owner confirmed...
Meals Served With a Side of Care
Every single night for the past three years, without fail, volunteers from the community have arrived at Laguna Beach’s homeless shelter, formally known as...
Who’s Next in Line for Mayor?
Mayor Pro Tem Verna Rollinger’s losing bid for another four-year term on Laguna Beach’s City Council earlier this month opens the question of who...
New Stores Opening
Laguna Wine, Coffee & Specialty Foods, a retail store specializing in wine, beer and specialty food items owned by Daniel Huang, was approved at...