Equal Rights Start In Schools
Editor,
After one local mom noted the media’s coverage of Olympic women seemed stingy, we appreciated even more the Indy's in-depth features on the Fischer sisters...
Back to School Food
Editor,
With the new school year starting, parents’ to-do lists are now filled
with shopping for school clothes, school supplies, and school food.
That’s right - school...
End Labor Day Weekend Safely
Editor,
Most Californians commonly end their summer traveling to prime sites of our picturesque state on Labor Day weekend.
I was thankful to have a job...
Inconvenience Residents Less with Better Power Pole Protection
Editor,
Once again Laguna Canyon Road is closed because someone hit a power pole at Big Bend. The same power pole that has been taken...
Cordiality is Everyone’s Responsibility
Editor,
I don't normally write articles or share my opinions publicly but this issue has been on my heart for a long time.
Our son lives...
Understanding Public School Test Results
Editor,
Test question: When our schools score well academically compared to the rest of Orange County, is it excellent teaching, smart students, well-educated high achieving...
Taking to Task Some Eucalyptus Fans
Editor,
Did you hear about the emperor’s new clothes? Well, now dead trees can be resurrected. Apparently some people are hiring folks who say that by...
Laguna First to Vote on Legalizing Recreational Pot
Editor,
Congratulations on being the first city in Orange County to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana (RMJ). Note that I specifically use the term "legalize"...
Hypocrisy in Demonizing Pot Dispensary
Editor,
Yeah, I'll vote "no" on the medical marijuana dispensary proposition
when all the liquor stores and retail outlets that sell alcohol in the
city are closed...
Tourist Backlash Mirrors Trumpism
Editor,
About the new, first-time candidate for City Council, Judie Mancuso, Laguna Beach Independent (Aug. 5) says “she’ll give the city back to the citizens.”
This...
First Impressions
Editor,
Up until three months ago, I was a central Orange County resident since 1981. For the majority of those years, my perception of Laguna...
Apparently, Rules of Civility Lapse on Two Wheels
Editor,
My wife and I have had close calls and unpleasant altercations with bicyclists in the last several months. It's frightening to have bikes fly...
Is 6 Million Enough?
Editor,
According to Mayor Steve Dicterow's State of the City address on May 12, the City of Laguna Beach has approximately 23,000 residents and 6...
New Tactics to Boost Participation in School Business
Editor,
After talking to a lot of our neighbors around town about our schools, I am astonished at the level of interest and information in...
Resident Unhappy With the Town’s Direction
Editor,
As I read the latest Indy and walk through downtown, I have so much to say and little space to do it so here...