LBUSD moves forward with pool revitalization, classroom upgrades
The Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Board of Education awarded contracts for design services for the modernization of the Laguna Beach High School...
Thurston middle schooler wins 25th annual Holocaust Art & Writing Contest
Thurston Middle School student Izzie Tran recently won first place in the 25th Annual Holocaust Art & Writing Contest, an event co-sponsored by the...
Pageant of the Masters to host second casting call March 28
The Pageant of the Masters is holding a second open casting call on Thursday, March 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Forum...
LBHS Theatre’s ‘Mean Girls’ a must see
By Sophia Callisto, Special to the Independent
On Friday, March 8, the LBHS Theatre Program opened its Spring musical production of Mean Girls, and it was—you guessed...
Residents’ concerns in deep end over city’s pool project
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
Laguna Beach City Council voted unanimously to explore options for building a new 25-meter community swimming pool as...
New ‘Laguna Beach Portal’ app offers unique view into Sister City
Over the last year, local resident Mark Dawson has worked on creating a smartphone app called Laguna Beach Portal, offering a unique look inside...
Council delays Promenade project planning committee until April
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
Laguna Beach City Council unanimously approved the decision to delay the final resolution for the $2.7 million Forest...
Webber, Hatchel named Orange County Administrators of the Year
On March 5, the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17, which covers all school districts in Orange County, announced its 2024 Administrators...
Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center under new ownership
Pet owners rejoice. Doctors and husband and wife duo Mathew Cohen and Roxanne Kruger recently took ownership of Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center on...
Bead Shop holds a 50-year trove of memories
It’s October 1973. The Rolling Stone’s hit “Angie” was number 1 on the charts, Queen Elizabeth II opened the Sydney Opera House and the...
Forecasted rain forces cancellation of Saturday’s Patriots Day Parade
The 57th Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade has been canceled after rain is predicted this Saturday.
“Our parade committee officers have decided that it is...
Laguna Beach Police Department names 2023 employees of the year
The Laguna Beach Police Department has nominated Corporal Antonio Manzano, Community Services Officer Rosie Santana and Sergeant David Gensemer as its employees of the...
Marion Jacobs: A take charge lover of life and people
By Clara Beard | LB Indy, with contributions from residents
One could describe Laguna Beach's residents as a multi-layered quilt comprised of diverse and unique...
Gelson’s to permanently close Laguna Beach store
By LB Indy Staff
Gelson’s announced on Feb. 16 that it will permanently close its Laguna Beach store located at 30922 Coast Highway.
The closure is...
Lumberyard Chef Challenge an tasty annual fundraiser for Schoolpower
On Jan. 29 at the Lumberyard restaurant, Laguna Beach Unified School District principals dueled as guest “chefs” for the Lumberyard Chef Challenge befitting SchoolPower....