Laguna Beach historic preservation law advances to Coastal Commission
By Bradley Zint, Special to the Independent
Laguna Beach's long-awaited Historic Preservation Ordinance passed its second reading Tuesday, ending a prolonged process that took five...
Creating a Seascene in Watercolor
Laguna Outreach for Community Arts is offering family-friendly watercolor workshops for beginning artists at 10 a.m. on Sundays at Treasure Island Beach, March 23,...
Lighting Company With Laguna Ties Donates Face Shields to Hospitals
A light fixture manufacturer owned by a trio with deep roots in Laguna Beach made 8,000 face shields as of Monday that will be...
Endangered Species Returns to Laguna Park
A group of captive bred and still endangered Pacific pocket mice are re-introduced to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
Class Notes
Kick in Some Cash for the Jog-a-Thon
The Top of the World PTA asks the community for help in reaching a Jog-a-thon fundraising goal of...
Last Days for Chateau Relaxo
After what seems like thousands of requests in seemingly as many years, the boarded-up and abandoned house at the south end of 1000 Steps...
Second Smuggling Boat Runs Aground
Authorities detained four men suspected of illegally entering the country through Crystal Cove State Park, the second instance of human smuggling via boat on...
A Score of Cameras Now Surveil the Town
But police video surveillance cameras knew better.
Class Notes
Schools Tap Internal Candidate for Interim Slot
School district facilities director Jeff Dixon was unanimously appointed as the interim assistant superintendent of business services, effective...
Non-profit Delivers Rides from the Heart
For many in Laguna Beach cycling serves as a source of exercise and enjoyment, but for 20-year resident Amy Stonich it serves as a chance to give back.
Streetbeat
Sunday, Dec. 31
DUI. Myrtle St. 1:10 a.m. A 22-year-old Irvine man was cited for DUI after his car plowed into a pole.
Traffic stop. 1:11...
LBHS Sports Update: Girls Volleyball Competes in Top Division
Coach Raul Papaleo’s era opened with a fifth place finish in the elite division at the fourth annual Queens Court Tournament played last weekend...
Laguna Beach offers fond farewell to Arnold Hano
Arnold Hano wished to be remembered as a writer.
But after his 99 years, Hano was eulogized Saturday for much more than his world-renowned book...
Veteran Officer Exits for Home
Up until last week, Captain Darin Lenyi spent his entire professional career working for the Laguna Beach Police Department
Beauty, Creativity Abound at Fashion Show
By Loreen Berlin,
Special to the Independent
The momentous 2015 Festival of Arts Runway Fashion Show will be remembered for breath-taking fashion worth savoring.
"Oh," exclaimed...