TCA Proves a Poor Steward of Public Funds
Editor,
It has come to our attention that the Transportation Corridor Agencies that only builds toll roads, is looking at eight options, five of which...
The Kibitzer
Rock ‘n’ Roll Royalty
I’m no music critic, but this is my Lester Bangs moment.
Last Friday night I was strafed by a guitar so piercing...
Does the Wet Suit You
Too Much of A Good Thing
Did you enjoy the fireworks display on the 4th? The city had just enough wind to keep its show...
Musings on the Coast
The Secret
My niece Mary (not her real name) and her husband John (not his real name) live in Maryland and work for companies that...
Finding Meaning
Home Cooking
The meaning of one’s life can be found in the stuff we accumulate. You get a cultural impression when first entering someone’s home. ...
Agate Street Beach Access Reopens
A ribbon cutting will mark completion of the makeover of the Agate Street beach access point at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 24.
The $1 million...
Rave Reviews for City’s Records
The city of Laguna Beach for the third consecutive year received a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting.
The award from the Government...
Personnel File
Scouts Honor Local Leader
Laguna Beach resident Melinda Masson will be honored as one of the Girl Scouts of Orange County’s leadership honorees in October.
Masson,...
Pet Peeves
I subconsciously put off reading the Indy article “Ballot Measure Decision Put Off.” To bury or not to bury wires puts me off. Only village...
Historical Preservation Task Force Interrupted
Editor,
After many long meetings regarding the Historical Preservation Ordinance, the City Council voted in favor of forming a task force of residents to study...
Rohrabacher’s Russia Visit
Editor,
Should we be worried about the Russians? Absolutely. It was shocking to see our president standing on stage next to Vladimir Putin saying he...
Short Term Rental Supporters Ignore Nuisance Laws
Editor,
Coastal city short-term rental proponents ignore legally-binding land use concepts, typically using meritless, fatally flawed arguments at hearings.
They’re good for business? Unfortunately, coastal trends...
Guest column
Most Prepared City Campaign Needs You
In a recent column for the Independent, James Utt recounted his momentary panic during the recent Aliso & Wood...
Does the Wet Suit You
Let’s All Go To The Snack Bar
Mayor Kelly has a point and it’s not on his head. He posited that public meetings of city...