Letters

Editor, A few comments, if I may, regarding the poet laureate selection. The application process was far too complex. I needed help from a friend, extremely...

Editor, I would like to chime in with my perspective on the appointment of Kate Buckley to the position of poet laureate for the City...

Everytime I drove North on Coast Highway and saw the “Charming” mural I'd say “ugh, that is so ugly and out of character for...

Editor, There has been a pattern developing downtown for the last 10 years or so which lately seems to be picking up speed. It is...

Editor, The proposed amendment regarding historical properties (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 17-0388 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 17-0389) presented at the April 19 Planning Commission meeting...

Editor, Thanks, Indy, for shining a light on concerns of homeowners impacted by the current and proposed Laguna Beach historic preservation ordinances. Owners of homes...

Editor, As an owner of a C rated cottage, I have followed the events surrounding the city’s process to amend its outdated Historic Preservation Ordinance...

Editor, City staff has been assigned to revise the Historic Preservation Ordinance by the City Council and there has been a great deal of misinformation...

Editor, Those who oppose the historic preservation ordinance say that being identified as historic resources will diminish the value of their homes and make them...

Editor, I recall years ago when we in the neighborhood would prepare casseroles and other meal/food items to deliver to the Friendship Shelter on Coast...

Editor: I am on a mission to see the rich heritage and culture of our LGBT community reflected in Laguna Beach. To be clear, I...

Editor, On May 9, Tuesday, at the Laguna Beach City Council meeting, Mayor Toni Iseman will proclaim June L.G.B.T. Pride month. We can all be proud...

This letter is addressed to columnist James Utt: Thank you for continuing to teach. Your column gives hope. By sharing your past personal experience, being...

It blew me away! Laguna Beach has an unsung treasure (no pun intended) as outstanding as anything I have experienced in Laguna in 42 years. The...

Editor, I was disappointed with the Independent’s misleading title, “Planners Step Away from Tighter Historic Rules,” to describe the Planning Commission’s decision not to approve...