Laguna Beach Police Cars Will Keep Their Stars and Stripes
By Daniel Langhorne, Special to the Independent
The stars and stripes will continue to emblazon Laguna Beach police cars following a whirlwind of national media...
Charges Filed Against Driver in Bicyclist’s Death
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office filed criminal charges against a 20-year-old Emerald Bay resident over a collision eight months ago that caused the...
Collision Victim Appeals For Pedestrian Safety
Of the 39,500 cars that pass by Anita Street on South Coast Highway everyday in Laguna Beach, it only took one to change Dani Tracy’s life.
City Council Wades Into Downtown Specific Plan Debate
One thing was clear after five hours of discussion at the City Council meeting Tuesday—Laguna Beach residents and business owners remain deeply divided over what their downtown should look like in 10 years.
Rooms Close, Displacing Homeless Back to the Street
One of Laguna Beach’s rare private refuges for local homeless people to find a permanent place to live was recently ordered closed by city...
Student Struck in Crosswalk Dies, Vigil Set
Art student Nina Fitzpatrick, 22, died Tuesday, April 8, at Mission Viejo’s Mission Hospital as a result of being struck by a car as...
Laguna Beach Books Aids Isolated With Home Deliveries, Alley Pick-Ups
Laguna Beach Books is helping community members face the dual challenges of social distancing and finding things to do at home through home deliveries...
Master of Migration
Twice each year, thousands of Pacific gray whales closely follow the coast and pass by Laguna Beach. This is the longest seasonal migration known...
Police Announce Personnel Changes
After more than 34 years of service, Sergeant Robert Rahaeuser retired on May 25.
For years, he led the police department’s investigations team and successfully...
LOCA Honors One of Its Own
Local arts leader Mary Ferguson, who plans to relocate to Santa Fe shortly, will be honored at the Laguna Outreach for Community Arts fundraiser,...
Young Teacher Learns Their Language
Not far from the town’s center, men waiting for work congregate at the day labor hiring area on Laguna Canyon Road. This summer, on...
Bud Unfurls Nature’s Mystery
By Donna Furey | LB Indy
A unique, trademarked rose whose open petals form a heart arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Ben and Ava...
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...
Personnel File
City’s Promoter Elects New Lead
Peggy Trott, general manager of Inn at Laguna Beach, will lead Visit Laguna Beach, the non-profit responsible for promoting tourism...
Street Beat: May 11 to 18
May 11
DUI, driving while addicted, felony possession of controlled narcotics. Joaquin Andres Zambrano Garcia, 28, of Perris was arrested on suspicion of driving a...