Club Calendar
Meet the Oldest Everest Climber
The oldest American to climb Mt. Everest, Costa Mesa resident Bill Burke, will talk to the Laguna Beach Business Club at...
Marine Hearings Buoyed by Nonprofits
Anglers sue to block fishing ban
Expanded marine protections for Southern California were recently finalized after months of debate, but fishermen that oppose the outcome...
SchoolPower’s Gala Dazzles with Auction Items
Dinner dance Jan. 29
The theme of SchoolPower’s 26th annual dinner dance, to be held on Jan. 29 at the Montage Laguna Beach, is “Diamonds...
Navigating the Road to College
PTA’s Coffee Break offers a panel discussion on navigating the college admissions process next Wednesday, Jan. 19.
“Getting In Without Freaking Out” features the perspective...
Get Out of the House Psst. A deal for you.
By Rebecca Meekma
If you’ve read this column even one time over the past 18 months you’ve probably noticed that I love a deal. ...
Determination Propels Vocalists to a Premiere Stage
By Jennifer Erickson | LB Indy
A famous joke asks, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” The answer is “practice, practice, practice.”
According to Roxanna...
Preparing for the Next Onslaught
Even as flood-wary residents monitor weather forecasts and hope to avoid a repeat of last week’s destruction, city officials are tallying damage to 30...
Preparing for the Next Onslaught
Even as flood-wary residents monitor weather forecasts and hope to avoid a repeat of last week’s destruction, city officials are tallying damage to 30...
Marine Protections Finalized
The state Fish and Game Commission has finalized a plan declaring most of Laguna Beach a marine reserve, affording it the highest protection under...
Different Division, Same Goal for Girls Water Polo
The California Interscholastic Federation moved Laguna Beach High School’s girls water polo program up to Division I for the next two years. The move...
LBHS Surf Team
Pitz Lands Third Championship
Special to the Independent
Laguna Beach High School surfer Taylor Pitz landed her third league championship in shortboarding in as many years...
Winter Sports Roundup
Hoop Players Outscore Indians
Girls Basketball (3-2)
Breakers are off to one of the program’s best starts and used a team effort to defeat Fullerton...
Thurston’s Honor Roll Recognized
Thurston Middle School held its Gold Card & Honor Roll Breakfast last month to celebrate the academic accomplishments of students who achieved an overall...
Forever Indebted to The Material Girl
Three years ago, Cathleen Falsani and Maurice Possley traveled to Africa thanks to a ticket won in a raffle, returning home to Chicago transformed...
Laguna Stays the Course on Fishing Ban
The City Council reiterated its support for a city-wide fishing ban and the designation of its entire coastline as a marine reserve, the highest...