Residents’ concerns in deep end over city’s pool project
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
Laguna Beach City Council voted unanimously to explore options for building a new 25-meter community swimming pool as...
New ‘Laguna Beach Portal’ app offers unique view into Sister City
Over the last year, local resident Mark Dawson has worked on creating a smartphone app called Laguna Beach Portal, offering a unique look inside...
Council delays Promenade project planning committee until April
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
Laguna Beach City Council unanimously approved the decision to delay the final resolution for the $2.7 million Forest...
Webber, Hatchel named Orange County Administrators of the Year
On March 5, the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17, which covers all school districts in Orange County, announced its 2024 Administrators...
Police Log: Week of Feb. 29 to March 6
Thursday, Feb. 29
DUI. David Arnold Wright, 75, of Aliso Viejo, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and blowing on or over 0.08 percent...
Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center under new ownership
Pet owners rejoice. Doctors and husband and wife duo Mathew Cohen and Roxanne Kruger recently took ownership of Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center on...
Bead Shop holds a 50-year trove of memories
It’s October 1973. The Rolling Stone’s hit “Angie” was number 1 on the charts, Queen Elizabeth II opened the Sydney Opera House and the...
Spring sports update: Week of March 1
BASEBALL (4-3)
Laguna lost a 1-0 nine-inning Newport Elks tournament contest to Tesoro on Thursday, Feb. 22, but came back on Saturday to defeat Orange...
Police Log: Week of Feb. 21 to 28
Wednesday, Feb. 21
DUI. Raymond Scott Reid, 56, of Buena Park, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and blowing on or over 0.08 percent...
Forecasted rain forces cancellation of Saturday’s Patriots Day Parade
The 57th Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade has been canceled after rain is predicted this Saturday.
“Our parade committee officers have decided that it is...
Laguna Beach Police Department names 2023 employees of the year
The Laguna Beach Police Department has nominated Corporal Antonio Manzano, Community Services Officer Rosie Santana and Sergeant David Gensemer as its employees of the...
LBUSD releases annual report, launches the ‘Living Library’ initiative
The Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) released its 2023 Annual Report to the Community on Feb. 16, describing the district's educational initiatives, accomplishments...
Laguna Sports Update: Week of Feb. 23
SPRING SPORTS UPDATE
BASEBALL (2-2)
St Margaret’s scored five runs in the fifth inning, four earned to power the Tartans to a 6-4 win over Laguna...
Police Log: Week of Feb. 15 to Feb. 20
Thursday, Feb. 15
DUI. Mohsen Javadi, 68, of Newport Beach, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and blowing on or over 0.08 percent BAC....
Marion Jacobs: A take charge lover of life and people
By Clara Beard | LB Indy, with contributions from residents
One could describe Laguna Beach's residents as a multi-layered quilt comprised of diverse and unique...