Views Clouded by Subjectivity
Consider a Top of the World property owner, his home studded by three large pine trees for decades, urged Larry Nokes, chair of Laguna...
Focusing on the Middle East
“After the Arab Spring,” led by Elye Pitts, is the subject of the League of Women Voters’ Great Decisions series, which takes place at...
Places of Worship Set Christmas Eve Services
Young members of Laguna Presbyterian Church re-enact the Christmas story during this past Sunday’s service. Photo by Mitch Ridder
Presbyterians Celebrate Christmas
Services at Laguna Presbyterian...
Schools Offer a Lure to Retire Early
The school district is offering early retirement incentives to teachers and staff to reduce personnel costs due to budget constraints and state funding cutbacks....
Woman’s Club Raises More Than $11,000 at Annual Holiday Luncheon
The Woman’s Club Holiday Luncheon was held on Dec. 9, with a festive group of members and guests.
In addition to food catered by An...
Weeklong Juneteenth Jubilee Offers Celebration of History and Culture
By LB Indy Staff
The Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center has partnered with Neighborhood Congregational Church to create Juneteenth Jubilee, a celebration of history and...
ACLU Pushes for a Settlement
Lawyers representing the American Civil Liberties Union say they are willing to dismiss their lawsuit alleging that the policies and homeless shelter in Laguna Beach violates the Americans with Disabilities Act if the city will commit to 25 demands.
New Shop Aims to Market Laguna
A vacant Forest Avenue storefront will soon transform into a street-level gallery and an innovative bricks-and-mortar e-commerce marketplace for Laguna Beach merchants.
The city’s Planning...
Town Crier: Week of Feb. 17
Happenings in and around Laguna
Laguna Beach Historical Society Special Program: Dick Metz Presents
Surfing legend Dick Metz will present "Boyhood Adventures in Laguna" on Feb....
Chapman’s President Bucks Trend
A recent analysis of private college presidents’ pay showed that while most earn 3.7 times as much as the average full professor at their...
Small Hotels Adopt Big Ideas
In Laguna Beach, small hotels are being revitalized to not only appeal to guests with an aversion for chains, but to capitalize on their historic value.
City Works to Avoid Debris Slide on Hilltop Property
The Laguna Beach City Council approved Tuesday a $951,000 regrading of soil on a city-owned hilltop property that city officials say will prevent a potential debris slide during heavy rains into the Boys & Girls Club and Sawdust Festival grounds.
Two Families Turn Grief Into Good Works
By Sean Tiner
What is Memorial Day? Is it a day to mourn? Is it a day to celebrate life?
Traditionally, Memorial Day is a time...
If You Dare, Enter Short Street’s New Enchantment
By Donna Furey | LB Indy
Laguna Beach resident Steve McIntosh concedes his motive is to lure trick-or-treaters to visit his Short Street neighborhood. He’s noticed...
A Legacy Nurturing Love and Respect Comes to a Close
Known universally as Miss Heidi to her charges, Knoff opened her South Laguna home