Not Grateful for Development
In JJ Gasparotti’s June 1 Indy column, he says we owe Mr. Mo a debt of gratitude for his rescuing the restaurant at the...
Fried column Reply
I just read Billy Fried’s most recent contribution entitled The Senior Scam. While I found most of the article’s content relevant, I was completely...
Finding our Way
In 1964 a new home development known as Park Avenue Laguna was built by Leslie Homes on Top-of-the-World. The homes were single and two...
TCA is Off Course
One has to wonder how and why the TCA is so far off its course thinking they can become the planners for regional mobility...
We Deserve Better Representation
Editor,
Elections matter and whom we choose to elect as our representatives say a lot about who we are.
Over the last year I have had...
When a Penny Adds Up to More Than a Cent
Editor:
The city is deliberately misleading the public with the false concept of a one-cent tax. The city of Laguna Beach is asking for a...
Generate Our Own Juice
Editor,
So far, the debate avoids the primary issue of ultimate responsibility. We read about evacuation and fire hazards and then jump to the question...
Should Laguna be a Solar City
Editor,
The City Council voted for a ballot measure to fund undergrounding Edison utility lines without first addressing concerns expressed by a majority of residents. The...
Time to Ditch Plastic Straws
Editor,
As we are all aware single use plastic straws are the one of our biggest environmental offenders. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found...
Finally, Artistic Village Entrance Arrives
Editor,
What the city could not accomplish in 50 years, to enliven the village entrance, two businesses achieved within two months.
This is the first time...
Underground Push a Guise for Funding Pensions
Editor,
The city’s fear and fire campaign to underground utilities in Laguna Beach was not developed as a means of saving the residents from the...
Laguna Proudly Raises the Rainbow Flag for Pride Weekend
Editor:
The month of June is officially LGBTQ Heritage & Culture Month in Laguna Beach, as proclaimed by former Mayor Toni Iseman and the City...
Brides-to-Be Furious Over Art-a-Fair Makeover
Editor,
I saw the article about the “art mural” on what was once Tivoli Too! A very romantic, elegant wedding venue. Looks great for a...
Experience Grassroots Laguna
Editor,
Laguna is a close-knit community that supports creativity and art, that believes in protecting our natural resources, and offers unique opportunities that shape the...
Balloon-Free Celebrations Save Marine Life
Editor,
Last week I was working on a local whale watch vessel and noticed a shiny, colorful object floating on the ocean. An exotic marine...