Former Foothill high school track coach arrested for sex with a minor, police say
Laguna Beach police detectives arrested a 24-year-old Fullerton man on Aug. 14 on suspicion of having sex and committing other lewd acts with a...
Lagunan Michael Fowlkes releases ‘History of Sportfishing’
By Spencer Grant, Special to the Independent
Laguna's Michael Fowlkes – filmmaker, U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, environmentalist, and lifelong sport fisherman – has just...
KXFM Radio revamps format to spotlight local programming
Starting Monday, Sept. 16, KXFM Radio will unveil an all-new programming schedule that includes 30 new shows – 27 of which will be condensed...
Meet Lauren Boeck: Parent, educator and LBUSD school board candidate
Parent and educator Lauren Boeck has entered the race for Laguna Beach Unified School Board (LBUSD) school board with a campaign centered on collaboration...
Boys & Girls Club Area Director Hans Laroche announces retirement
Open House Celebration Planned to Honor His Legacy
The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach (the Club) is honored to announce the retirement of...
Letter: The future of democracy in Laguna Beach: We need to protect it
A recent opinion piece published Sept. 6 titled Concerning City Council raised important concerns about the current state of governance in our city. It...
Police Log: Week of Sept. 5 to Sept. 11
Thursday, Sept. 5
Trespassing. Theresa Ann Carrillo, 53, of Laguna Beach was arrested on suspicion of refusing to leave property. She was held on a...
Sports Update: Breakers football survives SAMOHI 21-9
FLAG FOOTBALL (2-3, 0-1)
Laguna dropped a 12-0 contest to Laguna Hills on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Hawk’s field. Maeve Mani had two interceptions...
Sally’s Fund partners with CarDana
Sally's Fund, a nonprofit that provides transportation services to Laguna's older adults and people with disabilities, now accepts vehicle donations as a new funding...
Sheri Morgan launches campaign for school board seat
Long-time Laguna Beach resident Sheri Morgan has announced she will run for Laguna Beach Unified School District Board for a second time.
If elected in...
Vehicle fatally strikes pedestrian on Laguna Canyon Road
A 33-year-old male pedestrian died after a vehicle collision near the 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Road in the early hours of Sept. 5,...
Police Log: Week of Aug. 29 to Sept. 4
Thursday, Aug. 29
Bench warrant. Edgar Contreras, 33, of Corona was arrested on suspicion of an outstanding bench warrant. He was held without bail.
Disorderly conduct....
Police Log: Week of Aug. 22 to 28
Thursday, Aug. 22
Marijuana possession. Hugo Leyva, 19, of Fullerton, was arrested on suspicion of possessing marijuana for sale to 18-year-olds or younger. He was...
Crystal Cove fire ecology internship expands research opportunities for high schoolers
Crystal Cove Conservancy (The Conservancy) is once again opening its fire ecology internship to high school students for the 2024-2025 school year. In partnership with...
Strike a pose: Pageant of the Masters celebrates final weekend with Art & Fashion...
Fashion and art lovers from Southern California and beyond arrived in their most creative sartorial attire on Saturday, Aug. 24, for a night of...