Controlling Hedge Height Also Proves a Fiasco
Editor,
Regarding Mr. Leo’s thoughtful letter (Aug. 12) discussing the complexity and costs associated with the hedge ordinance.
More than 20 years ago a large group...
A Decoy to Deter Engine-Gunning Vehicles?
Editor,
I moved to Laguna Beach four months ago and never want to leave. I love the beauty, the small town village feel and most...
New Fan Discovers Susi Q’s Vitality
Editor,
The Susi Q Senior Center at the community center on Third Street downtown is a cool place for lunch, conversation, activities, reading and counseling.
Every...
Say No to Medical Marijuana
There comes a time in all of our lives when we must act to preserve the best of what we have. Whether that be...
Controlling Hedge Heights is Bad Policy
Laguna Beach’s policy on controlling hedge heights is bad policy. It provides absolutely no incentive for hedge owners to keep their hedges trimmed, keep...
Undergrounding Must Be Done With An Eye to the Future
Laguna Beach is undergrounding power lines, Internet service (Cox), and Verizon phone lines. It must be done right to meet the needs of current...
Fed Up Resident Prefers Rental Restrictions
Editor,
Imagine your surprise to walk on a property you own at 7:30 in the morning to find a large man you do not know, in his...
Affordable Housing Conflicts With Short-Term Rentals
Editor,
Laguna Beach has long recognized that our limited rental supply may be negatively impacted by short-term lodging. In light of this, it is remarkable that...
Less Is More
I just got through reading your article (“Our DNA is Missing,” July 29 edition) in the Laguna Beach Independent and I want to say...
Pot Clinic Will Exacerbate Tourist Woes
Editor,
Re: “Medical Pot Initiative Still Not Final.”
The first sentence says it all, …“he initiative that would make Laguna Beach the only location for a...
Restrict Short-term Rentals From Neighborhoods
Editor,
I was excited to be moving to beautiful Laguna Beach in the late ‘80s, but had one firm requirement: I didn’t want to live...
Rental Restrictions Rely on Residents as Enforcers
Editor,
The short term lodging (STL) issue is coming to a head at next Tuesday's (Aug. 9) City Council meeting. Both the Planning Commission’s proposed...
Candidate Seeks to Redefine Sacrifice
Editor:
Drop in to any coffee shop in town and you'll hear people talking about it. No, not the hot weather, summer traffic or the...
Short-Term Rentals Impact Property Value
Editor,
On Aug. 9, our City Council will consider the sub-committee's short term lodging (STL) ordinance as an alternative to the unanimously passed Planning Commission...