Suspect arrested in Costa Mesa after evading LBPD
Laguna Beach detectives arrested a 33-year-old Newport Beach woman on July 10, charged with felony evasion after she fled from police officers during a...
Police Log: Week of July 3 to July 10
Wednesday, July 3
No arrests reported.
Thursday, July 4
DUI. A 28-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. He was held on $2,500...
Crystal Cove Conservancy selects new board members
The Crystal Cove Conservancy has appointed Diana Lu Evans and Avi Garbow to its board of directors, effective immediately.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Diana and...
Laguna Canyon Road hit and run suspect arrested
The Laguna Beach Police Department arrested a Fullerton man on Thursday, June 27, suspected to have caused a felony hit-and-run on Laguna Canyon Road,...
Hallie Jones vies for city council seat
Hallie Jones, Crystal Cove Conservancy’s Executive Vice President and a third-generation Laguna native, held her official campaign launch event at The Ranch last Sunday,...
Police Log: Week of June 27 to July 3
Thursday, June 27
Hit and run. Rajvir Singh Mann, 19, of Fullerton was arrested on suspicion of a felony hit and run resulting in injury...
Laguna Beach to host Fourth of July drone show from Heisler Park
The City of Laguna Beach is gearing up for its July 4 drone show, which will begin at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4,...
Local auto shop owner arrested on charges of alleged auto theft, embezzlement
The Laguna Beach Police Department arrested Laguna Beach Collision Center owner James Michael Ross last week on charges related to alleged auto theft and...
‘Charm Challenge’ beautification project aims to touch up downtown
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
In an effort to revitalize Laguna Beach’s downtown area, the city council voted 3-1 on Tuesday to implement...
Sawdust Art Festival draws large crowds for 58th season
The Sawdust Art Festival has returned for its 58th season, marking the official start to summer in Laguna Beach. From June 28 through Sept....
LBUSD selects new Top of the World Elementary principal, special education program specialist
The Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) has named Thomas Turner as the new principal of Top of the World Elementary School.
Turner will replace...
Six arrested at recent LBPD DUI checkpoint
The Laguna Beach Police Department arrested six drivers and issued 21 unrelated citations during a DUI checkpoint and saturation patrol on June 14 from...
Laguna Sports Update: Week of June 28
Summer Sports
Laguna Beach High School Athletics summer programs will be starting soon. Check out the programs for all sports at lbhs.lbusd.org/athletics/summer-programs.
Indoor volleyball has camps beginning...
Police Log: Week of June 20 to 26
Thursday, June 20
Vehicle theft. James Michael Ross, 59, of Laguna Beach was arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent. He...
Gallery: Congrats, Class of 2024!
Laguna Beach High School celebrated its 2024 graduating class with a moving commencement ceremony at Guyer Field last Thursday, June 13.
Over 250 graduates walked,...