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...
Religion Column Highlights Common Ground
Editor,
I wanted to thank you for publishing Skip Hellewell's columns. I have been a resident of Laguna Beach for most of my life (40...
Reader Prefers Print Edition
Editor,
Thank you for your support of this column "Finding Meaning" in your local newspaper. I was a 30-year resident of the city where my...
Accountability Supports SchoolPower Success
Editor,
SchoolPower President Kristin Winter (“SchoolPower Welcomes Financial Transparency” May 18) assures she’s “keeping overhead costs below industry standard.” But sustained success as a small town...
Speak Up Over Jerusalem
Editor,
What gives our president the right to defy a United Nation’s vote and declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel?
Israel is barely 70 years old....
Pledge to Prepare
Editor,
Local issues like traffic, crowded beaches and parties at summer rentals often are the focus of resident complaints as summer gets under way. But...
Unintended Consequences: Higher Insurance Rates
Editor,
Laguna Beach city staff has just helped raise your insurance rates.
City staff, in an effort to convince and scare you to pay for undergrounding...
Let’s Embrace the Future and Get Off the Grid
Editor,
Laguna supposedly prides itself on being “progressive” and “forward thinking,” yet the city wants us to invest in old 20thcentury technology by undergrounding utilities.
The...
Another Factor to Consider
Editor,
Laguna Beach is a very beautiful and unique town. We who are fortunate enough to live here are rightfully very proud. Part of what...