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...
Successful Gala Raises Bar for Friendship Shelter
“Fly Me To The Moon,” Friendship Shelter’s annual gala on Friday, Nov. 9, set records for both attendance and funds raised.
Gala chair and Laguna...
Glennwood Seeks Further Funding
The Glennwood Housing Foundation is seeking to raise $250,000 by the end of the year towards operating and construction funds needed to ready the...
Community Datebook 11/23/12
Adopting a Family For the Season
Laguna Resource Center is seeking residents, churches, and businesses to adopt local low-income families for the holiday season. Laguna...
Two City Boards Seeking Additional Members
The City Council is accepting applications to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Commission, which will be vacated by City Council member elect...
LBPD Awarded Grant
The Laguna Beach Police Department has been awarded a $90,000 grant from the state Office of Traffic Safety for a year-long program aimed at...
Goat Lady Returns to Nepal
Former Laguna Beach resident Rosalind Russell departs on Dec. 7 for Nepal, where she will deliver dozens of pregnant goats to rural village women,...
Local Heroes Inspire Unusual Tree Theme
Girl Scout Troop 834, 145 and their little brothers dedication their Christmas tree at the Sawdust Art Festival this year to local Laguna Beach...
Street Beat 11/23/12
Tuesday, Nov. 13
Traffic stop. 2200 Laguna Canyon Rd., 12:57 a.m. A Florida man was arrested for DUI and held for $2500 bail.
Traffic stop. S....