Does the Wet Suit You
The Last Pancake
The summer of 2018 is just one pancake breakfast short of being in the record books. It’s even starting to feel like...
Coastal Cleanup Day Returns Sept. 15
On Saturday, Sept. 15, thousands of clean water advocates will head to more than 40 coastal sites across Orange County to fight pollution with...
John Christian Watson
Feb 28, 1972 – July 29, 2018
The world dimmed, and the stars became much brighter, as John Christian Watson passed away in Laguna Beach,...
Pet Peeves
Indigestion
Wow. That was some City Council meeting that I missed a month ago. The proverbial #### was flying. Diehard Village Entrance supporters believed the...
Finding Meaning
The Meaning of Family
The Beautiful Wife is half Swiss, which explains her height (5 foot 2 inches) and love of chocolate. Her immigrating...
Does the Wet Suit You
Silly Streets
Contests and awards are a wonderful way to document and celebrate accomplishments in any area of human interest.
How about the Completely Silly Streets...
Laguna Beach Native Joins City Manager’s Office
By LB Indy Staff
City Manager John Pietig recently announced the appointment of Jeremy Frimond as Senior Administrative Analyst for the city of Laguna Beach....
Boys & Girls Clubs Raise $225K in One Day
Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach and 14 area clubs partnered with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) to host Greatness Amplified, a...
Heart Talk
I’m 70 and I Have to Do What?
One can’t argue with the state of California and what it makes those entering their eighth decade...
Pet Peeves
Whiteout
Author’s Note: The following article was one of 45 entries in the inaugural Laguna Art-Inspired Writing Contest. Mine did not win. But hearty congratulations...
Wisdom Workout
It Takes Courage to Be Happy
One day, when I was in my mid-20s, my insightful boss/mentor turned to me and said, “Are you happy?”
I...
Letter: Climate Remedies Should Include Changing Our Diet
Dear Editor,
With scorching heat and raging wildfires in the west and torrential downpours and massive flooding in the east, global warming is not just...
Letter: Sales Tax Increase Isn’t Needed for Public Safety
Editor:
Here we go again. Will we ever get some relief? Will our city keep asking for tax increases every two years? Will they keep...
Letter: In Defense of Taking a Knee
Editor,
"Our lives begin and end the day we become silent about the things that matter." –Martin Luther King Jr.
This is why NFL players taking...
The Kibitzer: It’s Carnival Time
Besides the prospect of flipping our 48th district in November, as well as the House, we also have a chance to flip our own...