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Laguna Beach Independent Letters Section

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Lower Fire Risk by Cutting Tiki Torches (aka palm trees)

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Editor, (This letter also went to council members.) You are considering under grounding high-tension wires for safety? Really? The nightmare many of us recall from the Laguna firestorm...

Defiance Befits the Situation

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Editor, The last time I remember so many students walking out of class was in 1970, a month before I moved to Laguna for the...

District’s Congressman Acts to Loosen Gun Laws

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District’s Congressman Acts to Loosen Gun Laws Editor, The tragic and violent deaths of 17 Parkland, Fla., students, at the hands of another deranged shooter with...

Ready for New Hotel Operators

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Editor, It is hard for me to understand why the Andersen family seems to be using the courts to obstruct the re-opening of the Hotel...

Gratitude for Spirtual Column’s Content

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Editor, The column of Skip Hellewell is a wonderful addition to the more upbeat articles in the Laguna Beach Independent.  I wish to express my...

More Details Needed on Undergrounding Plans

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Editor, I, and presumably everyone, could not agree more wholeheartedly, especially in view of the doomsday scenarios set forth that the utilities must be under...

Empowering students empowers schools

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Editor, It takes courage for parents to publicly advocate for students on controversial school governance practices.  As with race and gender equality or other social...

Spiritual Matters and Longevity

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Editor, Kudos for Skip's new column!  I appreciate this added dimension included in the Indy! The latest Time magazine (Feb. 26) says folks who go to...

Dreamers, a Fitting Subtext to Presidents Day

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Editor, My father used to say I was born in a log cabin (i.e., the Stanford Hospital).  Now that I am approaching 70, I am...

Empty Storefronts Here Actually Lower Than Average

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Editor, I have some good news to share. The City Council is often bombarded with concerns from people about the number of vacant storefronts and a...

Questions Arise Over Utility Undergrounding Approach, Survey

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Editor, After attending the council meeting last night and watching the presentation regarding the results of the community survey, I'm convinced these surveys and committees...

A Parent’s Perspective on School Culture

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Editor, Over a year ago five local kids participated in a prank that contained red-flag elements of overt racism (a watermelon was thrown at the...

Criticism Continues Over School’s Legal Fight

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Editor: I have read your articles about the school suspension of the five minors for a racially charged incident at the end of 2016. I...

Parent Proposes Alternative to School Suspension

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Editor, Responding to recent comments regarding district lawsuits, I applaud questioning use of taxpayer dollars, school authority, embracing teachable moments and demanding change in school...