Part-time Drivers Reflect City’s Uncaring Policy
Editor,
As a sometime rider of the little blue buses, I was surprised to learn that our city fathers have joined the ranks of bosses...
Sore Winners and Sour Grapes
Editor,
What does it mean when the winner of an election is bitter and resentful, while a candidate who lost is grateful and optimistic? How...
Proud to Own and Preserve a Historic Home
Editor,
In reference to the pending historic preservation ordinance a lot has been said about a historic designation being an impediment to selling, and devaluing...
How About Locating a Pool at Thurston?
Editor,
The addition of a new community pool is certainly a worthwhile project for the city to undertake.
I am not sure that Lang Park is...
Letter: The Flag Should be Flown Freely
While on Marine guard duty, the U.S. Colors Code read that the flag shall not be worn as an article of clothing, patch or...
Disagreement Over Poet Laureate Selection
Editor,
Mark (Chamberlain) and I were both surprised and upset to hear that Kate Buckley was selected as the first poet laureate of Laguna Beach.
We...
Fried column Reply
I just read Billy Fried’s most recent contribution entitled The Senior Scam. While I found most of the article’s content relevant, I was completely...
Setting a Gift-Giving Example
Editor,
Last weekend, our dear friend and volunteer Cathy celebrated a milestone birthday. Instead of receiving gifts at the party, she asked that her friends...
Letter: Measure P is a Hodgepodge Plan
I am a resident in the neighborhood of Driftwood Drive, Marilyn Drive, Ocean Vista Drive and Wesley Drive. Our utilities were undergrounded 20 years...
Learning to Love Mass Transit
Editor,
Re: keyless commute, (Feb. 15 edition)
Hello, I'm from Long Beach and visit Laguna Beach maybe twice a month, but use Orange County Transit Authority bus...
Coastal Commission Will Eventually See Past Ranch’s Critics
Editor,
After reading recent articles in the Independent, I am deeply saddened to learn that the project we locals have always referred to as Ben...
Letter: City Council should agree to place term limits on the agenda
Only a self-indulgent career politician expects to serve more than two terms in office. Resident voters seek the opportunity of term limits as a...
Letter: Historical Resources and Heritage
The City commissioned "Historic Experts" for the 1981 Historic Resources Advisory Board, was the historic preservation planning firm of Heritage Orange County, which had...
Letter: Support Public Officials Who Support Transparency
I want to thank councilmembers Orgill, Rounaghi and Weiss for voting for transparency in city government and allowing residents to view the body cam...
Foliage as Invasive as Cancer
Editor,
Cancer is an interesting disease; you cannot just trim it away and hope for the best. It requires a doctor with expertise. I say this...