Applause for Short-Term Rental Ban
Editor,
Major kudos to our city council for the unanimous vote on short-term rentals! They made the right choice and proved they are a council...
ACLU Again Sues Laguna Over its Homeless Policy
Editor,
Laguna Beach City Manager John Pietig stated in response to the
announcement of the second ACLU lawsuit that: “It is very disappointing
to be a target...
Honor Coutchie by Honoring Law
Editor,
There is a false narrative being propounded by both City Hall and its critics that would have people in our town choose sides concerning...
How About Trucking in Recycled Water?
Editor,
The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board now allows recycled water for residential irrigation, street sweeping and fire suppression among other uses in...
Thanks to Our Awesome Customers
Editor,
Last month, we reported on the June 2013 water-conservation results –collectively you achieved a 31% reduction over June of 2013 usage against a mandated...
Board Perk Abuses a Public Resource
Editor:
Thursday's Brian Bromberg concert at the Festival of Arts was a truly fine event.
It's a shame that I couldn't hear the music because I...
Fire Safety: Seeing the Forest for the Trees
Editor,
Only trees are being addressed for fire prevention, which is missing the big picture. Vegetation thinning and tree maintenance are critical. But for newer...
Short-term Rentals Disrespect the Neighborhood
Editor,
This letter was also addressed to the City Council.
Please respect the city's general plan and residential zoning restrictions to limit short term lodging to...
Surely a Creative Solution Exists
Editor,
I am a homeowner and full-time resident of Laguna Beach, and am commenting on short-term rentals in our town. I would like to preface...
Time to Tap Reclaimed Water
Editor,
Why doesn’t Laguna Beach have a citywide reclaimed water system like surrounding cities?
Laguna Beach County Water District has no reclaimed water system. Ten million...
Officer’s Actions Fall Within Police Protocol
Editor,
While on patrol that fateful Saturday night two years ago, Officer Jon Coutchie received a radio report that another officer had observed a vehicle...
Seeing Laguna Through a Cop’s Eyes
Editor,
Whether you love them or “not so much,” the Citizen’s Police Academy is a course you should take. I was a graduate of their...
Praise for Elsa Brizzi Comes From Every Corner
Editor,
Laguna Beach came together to honor Elsa Brizzi at its annual Woman of the Year event sponsored by the Laguna Beach Woman's Club.
The gala...
Correction:
In the article “Keep Calm and Groom On” in the Aug. 7 edition, prices for dog grooming were reported in error. Baths start at...
Go Slow, Laguna!
Editor,
My children, who grew up in Laguna Beach, spent the summer vacation here in July with the grandkids. They noticed the aggressiveness and irritation of...