Business Partner Arrested in Missing Surfer’s Death
Two men were arrested this week in connection with the disappearance and murder of Laguna Beach surfer and business executive Christopher Ryan Smith, who...
Laguna Residents Form New PAC against Measure Q
Citizens for Laguna's Future Officially Launches No On Q Campaign
A group of Laguna Beach business owners, residents and local leaders have formed a new...
A ‘Twisted Blessing’ Works to Save Lives
By Justin Swanson | LB Indy
Laguna resident Holly Morrell was going under the knife again, the sixth procedure in nearly a decade.
A defibrillator planted...
The ‘Movies’ Come to Town
Film Plays A Starring Role In Smithcliffs’ History
By Jane Janz, Special to the Independent
Barbara Isch, an 18-year old native daughter of Laguna wrote in...
Civil Disputes at Hotel Laguna and 14 West Prompt Forced Closure by City
The City of Laguna Beach ordered Hotel Laguna and 14 West to close Tuesday evening after three separate altercations between two different armed security...
Katsuya to Close its Doors
Sbe Entertainment’s high-style Katsuya Japanese restaurant in Laguna Beach will close its doors tonight, Monday, March 4, after less than two years in operation....
Owner Deluged by Offers on Theater
The owner of the only movie theater in Laguna Beach, which closed Sunday after an 80-year run, said she’s inundated with offers to buy...
Break on Through
Two hundred and ninety-four seniors turned their tassels and said goodbye to Laguna Beach High School
Rouda Speaks on Local Issues in Newport Beach
Rep. Harley Rouda (D-Laguna Beach) is making the rounds at various meetings in Newport Beach this week, talking about his time in office so far, addressing local issues, and answering residents’ questions.
For the Love of Turtles
Laguna resident John Gilmour walks down to the water at Fisherman’s Cove and tosses two Honduras Wood turtles—fresh-water turtles, not much larger than your hand—out to sea.
North-South Bike Routes Get Connected
By Rita Robinson | LB Indy
For the first time, Laguna Beach will have a continuous, marked north-south bike route through town, as unanimously approved...
A Lingering Memory Uncovers a Forgotten Favorite
If you lived in Laguna Beach between the early 1960s and the late ‘80s, chances are good that you patronized La Paz, one of...
Builder of Straw Bale House Hopes to Spare It from Bulldozer
Laguna Beach is known for its unique homes, but the Laguna Canyon home of Kris Spitaleri stands out because its walls are built with straw bales as environmentally sustainable insulation.
Pedestrian Hit by Car on PCH, Dies at Scene
A woman died after being hit by a vehicle on South Coast Highway and Mountain Road Friday night at 6:24 p.m., according to authorities.
Laguna...
Rouda, Petrie-Norris Tackle Hot Topics at Forum
By Sara Hall | NB Indy
Airport issues, environmental policies, and voting centers were just a few of the hot-button issues two newly elected representatives...