City implements comprehensive plan to address Laguna’s parking woes
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
In a decisive move to tackle Laguna Beach’s chronic parking issues, the city council agreed on a multifaceted...
Sawdust Art Festival Extends Philanthropic Hand to Local Artists
Festival exhibitors donate original works to benefit the Artists’ Benevolence Fund auction
Since its genesis in 1967, the Sawdust Art Festival has played an indispensable...
Breakers boys basketball hosts ‘Battle at the Beach’ varsity tournament
Laguna Beach High School's Boys' Basketball Team partnered with Laguna Beach High School's Athletic Boosters to host a summer tournament held last Friday, July...
Laguna Sports Update: Week of July 26
Summer Sports
Laguna Beach High School Athletics summer programs
Check out the programs for all sports here. Don’t miss out if you plan to play sports at...
Police Log: Week of July 18 to 24
Thursday, July 18
Harmful sexual matter sent to a minor, communicating with a minor, arranging a meeting with a minor. Christopher Ferreira, 40, of Montville,...
Kevin Snow Set to Retire After 44-Year Career as Marine Safety Chief
Kai Bond Promoted to Laguna Beach Marine Safety Chief
Marine Safety Chief Kevin Snow has announced he will retire next month after serving 44 years...
Aquagrom raises 11K and counting for local beaches
The second annual Aquagrom, spearheaded by 12-year-old Alia Marriner, raised more than $11,000 for ocean conservation last Saturday after 25 ocean-savvy local groms took...
UPDATED: Presidential Democratic fundraiser in Laguna Beach postponed
UPDATED as of Wednesday, July 26:
The Biden campaign announced yesterday that Friday's Laguna Beach fundraiser for the President's re-election has been postponed following...
Remembering Elisabeth Brown, a visionary in Orange County land conservation
Elisabeth ‘Liz’ Brown, biologist and inspirational Orange County advocate for open space and wildlife habitat protection, died peacefully on July 6 at the age...
LBHS Boys Basketball, athletic boosters to host ‘Battle at the Beach’
Laguna Beach High School's Boys Basketball Team and LBHS Athletic Boosters will host a summer tournament starting this Friday at 9 a.m. at Dugger...
Laguna Sports Update: 90 Years of Laguna Beach Football, part 3
Football Squad Back from Japan
The 43 Laguna Beach High School football players returned home on July 14 and resumed their summer training program. In...
Police Log: Week of July 11 to 18
Thursday, July 11
Disorderly conduct, obstructing public officers. Jerome Carl Davis Knight, 22, of Perris was arrested on suspicion of resisting public officers and alcohol-related...
City streamlines Laguna Beach artists’ live-work occupancy process
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
In a unanimous vote, Laguna Beach City Council approved expediting the application process for artists seeking live-work spaces,...
Visitors flock to Laguna for July 4 weekend
With beach chairs, coolers and umbrellas in tow, visitors braved heavy traffic and congested beaches to enjoy Laguna Beach's coastline on the Fourth of...
Council candidate Judie Mancuso runs on environmentally conscious platform
A self-described "true environmentalist," 30-year Laguna Beach resident Judie Mancuso has entered the city council candidacy ring for the third time.
Already a few months...