Public Space Cultivates Community
Editor,
Laguna Residents lament heavy, speeding traffic, and intentionally destroyed trees, and rising rents as a real old-Laguna, cheerful new zone has become popular.
Our new...
The Kibitzer
Temporary Plaza Defies Expectations
Last week we removed the furniture, décor and lighting from the once congenial space known as Park Plaza, and returned it...
Heart Talk
A Tale of Two Hotels
Not too long ago, a friend and I decided to spend a weekend in Old Town San Diego. We selected...
View from the Woods
Hotel at the Crossroads
When I was 17, Mr. Harry Willats gave me the best job a teenage boy in Laguna could wish for. He...
Clinic Focuses on Teen Mental Health
With 262 local teens among its patients, the Laguna Beach Community Clinic aims to provide insights into available teen mental health resources at its...
Woman’s Club Offers Money Management Talk
Women of all ages are invited to Money: Getting it and Keeping it, a workshop to be led by three local business owners Tuesday,...
Pet Peeves
Hacked-Off, Hacked-On
Every now and again I’m renewed with hope. The Indy column “Teens Help Seniors Navigate Technology,” is one such uplifting example. LBHS students...
Just for Laughs
Read the Personals
BEST CAT EVER – Melvin is a 6 year old, neutered cat, black and white. We’re looking for a good home for...
Kudos to Customers Loyal to Local Merchants
Editor,
We want to give a big thank you to Laguna Beach on behalf of Laguna Beach merchants.
Pick up any newspaper or listen to any...
Brush Clearance Should be Mandated
Editor,
In last week’s edition of this paper J.J. Gasparotti hit Laguna Beach nerves full force (“Fire Eclipses All City Priorities,” Guest column, Letters, Dec....
A Differing View of ‘A Year Beyond our Imagining’
Editor,
2017 was truly a Year Beyond our Imagining (Column, Billy Fried, Dec. 29), exceeding the imaginings of millions of Americans.
Humankind survived the downward spiral...
Public Funds Better Spent on Repairs, Not New Roads
Editor,
In a time where available revenues are decreasing and financial needs are increasing there is no logic to using tax dollars from any source...
Village Matters
The Importance of Horseradish
Did you get one of those fancy cars with the bow on top for Christmas? Or some of that kiss-worthy jewelry?...
Taking Stock
Happy New Year On The Street
Wall Street observed the New Year in reverse order. Crowds in the streets, noisemakers and fireworks celebrated the passing...