Court Offers Plea Deal Over Cyclist’s Death
Relatives of cyclist John Colvin, killed by a motorist in a collision in North Laguna two years ago, read statements that struggled to capture...
Scaled Back, ‘Lagunatics’ Still a Success
A nearly full-house audience tapped their feet, sang along and even Conga danced at last Saturday night’s performance of “Lagunatics,” the irreverent show roasting...
Haggen Employees Numb and Mum
With their future income uncertain, employees at the Haggen grocery store in South Laguna are saying they’re numb, stunned and angry about what they...
Updated: Nuclear Waste Storage Tops Off Two Agendas
Post amended Oct. 7:
The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously Tuesday, Oct. 6, to grant Southern California Edison a 20-year permit for nuclear waste storage at...
Forum Defines a Super Superintendent
At the first public forum Tuesday to discuss desired qualities in a new school district superintendent, local knowledge of the community received high marks.
The...
Hotels Strive to Gild the Guest Experience
By Randy Kraft, Special to the Independent
Since developers of the first Montage resort built a luxurious craftsmen-style sandcastle in Laguna Beach in 2003, nearby...
Paddle Out to Honor a Local Teen
Friends and family plan a paddle out honoring Hunter Schwirtz at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Oak Street Beach lookout and a...
County, Too, Presses to End Homelessness
Updated: Oct. 5, 2015
Two events last week dealing with homelessness tackled the issue, but with different approaches.
A group of Orange County leaders, including some...
Village Entry Inches Forward
Discussion over a village entrance to Laguna Beach has dragged on for years with little accomplished, but residents still showed considerable interest for the...
Locals Win Big at Foodie Awards
By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy
More than 400 people packed a ballroom to applaud the county’s best restaurants, chefs, bartenders,...
The Burning Desire to Endure
Some people are doers and some are planners. Monika Olson is both. From competing in a triathlon to spending a week in the desert...
Laguna Beach Architect Mark Singer Leaves Legacy
The passing of Laguna Beach architectural legend Mark Singer on Thursday, Sept. 18 brought a wave of sentiment and emotion from peers, friends and...
South Coast Highway Businesses Closing Up Shop
Laguna Beach residents are losing some unique local South Coast Highway businesses in 2015, some from economic conditions and others just because ownership feels...
Festival Waits Out El Niño
Planned reconstruction of the interior grounds of the Festival of Arts will take place a year from now, postponed due to an expected wet...
Reply from City to ACLU Lawsuit: No Deal
The City of Laguna Beach responded forcefully to the ACLU’s filed August lawsuit on behalf of the homeless population of the city. Prepared by...