LPAPA announce winners of 20th annual ‘Best of Plein Air’ juried art show
Continuing the century old tradition of plein air painting, several LPAPA (Laguna Plein Air Painters Association) artist members participated in the annual Best of...
Pageant of the Masters to host second casting call March 28
The Pageant of the Masters is holding a second open casting call on Thursday, March 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Forum...
LBHS Theatre’s ‘Mean Girls’ a must see
By Sophia Callisto, Special to the Independent
On Friday, March 8, the LBHS Theatre Program opened its Spring musical production of Mean Girls, and it was—you guessed...
Laguna Art Museum raises over $450,000 at 42nd Annual California Cool Art Auction, benefit...
On Saturday, March 2, Laguna Art Museum (LAM) marked 42 years of fostering connections between artists, collectors and the community at the California Cool...
South Laguna Civic Association hosts annual meeting
More than 125 people interested in the South Laguna community attended the South Laguna Civic Association (SLCA) Annual Meeting on Monday, March 4.
The SLCA's...
Police Log: Week of March 8 to March 13
Friday, March 8
Possession of a controlled substance, appropriating lost property and passing a completed check with intent to defraud. Jesse Joshua Lara, 43, of...
Easter sunrise celebration keeps growing in Laguna Beach
Last year, an estimated 250 people showed up at 6 a.m. to celebrate Easter at Laguna’s iconic Main Beach. This year’s celebration, hosted again...
Residents’ concerns in deep end over city’s pool project
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
Laguna Beach City Council voted unanimously to explore options for building a new 25-meter community swimming pool as...
New ‘Laguna Beach Portal’ app offers unique view into Sister City
Over the last year, local resident Mark Dawson has worked on creating a smartphone app called Laguna Beach Portal, offering a unique look inside...
Anneliese Schools completes African Culture Workshop Series
Students at the Willowbrook Campus of Anneliese Schools recently completed their studies in African Culture through the school's latest Scholar in Residence series.
Supported through...
Community Clinic honors majors donors and volunteer physicians
Seventeen years ago, the Laguna Beach Community Clinic held its first "Benefactors' Brunch" at the home of supporter Susan Neely. Neely would go on...
Council delays Promenade project planning committee until April
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
Laguna Beach City Council unanimously approved the decision to delay the final resolution for the $2.7 million Forest...
Webber, Hatchel named Orange County Administrators of the Year
On March 5, the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17, which covers all school districts in Orange County, announced its 2024 Administrators...
Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center under new ownership
Pet owners rejoice. Doctors and husband and wife duo Mathew Cohen and Roxanne Kruger recently took ownership of Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center on...
Bead Shop holds a 50-year trove of memories
It’s October 1973. The Rolling Stone’s hit “Angie” was number 1 on the charts, Queen Elizabeth II opened the Sydney Opera House and the...