FOA Foundation accepts grant applications for 2024
Deadline to apply is Feb. 29
The FOA Foundation is opening up application submissions for 2024 Art Grants beginning February 1, 2024. Local nonprofit organizations...
LAM reveals new Art + Nature programs, launches call for artists
The Laguna Art Museum’s (LAM) 11th annual Art + Nature gallery exhibitions are currently on view, including Escape – Route by Luciana Abait and...
Police Log: Week of Jan. 17 to Jan. 23
Thursday, Jan. 17
Bench warrant. Daniel James Moretti, 44, of Laguna Beach, was arrested on suspicion of a felony bench warrant. He was held without...
Marc Wiener vacates post as city’s community development director
Public works director named as temporary replacement
After four years of public service in Laguna Beach, Marc Wiener left his position as Community Development Director...
Residents, local environmental groups band together to halt unauthorized SCE grading
On Jan. 4, Janine Robinson set out on her daily morning walk in the area around Alta Laguna Park. However, what the Top of...
Museum to host first-ever decorative arts show
Adam Neeley's 'Modern Alchemy' fuses art and nature into jewelry design
For the first time, Laguna Art Museum will showcase the luminous world of ornamental bling...
Valentine’s Day card campaign spreads waves of love
Four years ago, local attorney Meldie Moore set out to make Laguna a little more loving.
Inspired by Mother Teresa’s famous saying, “I alone cannot...
Top of the World Neighborhood Association seats new board members
The Top of the World Neighborhood Association, a Laguna Beach neighborhood advocacy group, elected five new members to its board during its January meeting.
Peter...
Photo: The Independent visits the Seventh Continent
Laguna Beach Unified School District board member Jim Kelly and Dr. Robert Mangel read about the 2024 LBUSD Educators of the Year in the...
Time stands still at Festival of Arts foaSOUTH satellite gallery
Ephemeral Monuments: A Stillman Sawyer Retrospective
Open now through March 31
The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach has revealed its newest off-site exhibit, “Ephemeral Monuments: A...
Girls water polo upsets Newport in Surf League Showdown
Laguna Upsets Newport in Surf League Showdown
GIRLS WATER POLO (10-9, 2-1)
Kara Carver pulled a final-minute steal, drew and exclusion, then tossed a pass to...
Gallery: Hopeful cast members flock to Pageant of the Masters auditions
Volunteers of all ages and sizes from all over Southern California gathered at the annual Pageant of the Masters casting call this past weekend...
Laguna police nab commercial burglary suspect
Laguna Beach police have arrested a 29-year-old Chino Hills man for burglary, possession of stolen property, and other drug-related charges after a traffic stop...
Laguna wrestlers bring home the hardware at Andrew Peña Classic
WINTER SPORTS UPDATE
WRESTLING (1-0)
Laguna competed against 20 teams this past weekend at the Andrew Peña Classic at Irvine High School on Jan. 6, walking...
Police Log: Week of Jan. 4 to Jan. 10
Thursday, Jan. 4
Burglary, possessing a controlled substance and paraphernalia, burglary tools. Joseph Hernandez, 29, of Chino Hills, was arrested on suspicion of burglary, possessing...