Woman’s Club honors 2024 Woman of the Year
The Woman's Club of Laguna Beach honored Renae Hinchey as its 2024 Woman of the Year at a luncheon on Friday, June 14, at...
New mural unveiled at Laguna Art-A-Fair
The vibrant art scene of Laguna Beach has been enriched by the breathtaking work of renowned artist Debbie Avoux, now proudly displayed at the...
Local history brought to life for Laguna Beach third graders
El Morro Elementary School third graders visited the historic Murphy Smith Bungalow in June to learn about the community and local history.
This year, the...
Laguna Sports Update: Week of June 21
BREAKER SPORTS UPDATE
FOOTBALL
Laguna’s 90th varsity football season opens in August. The squad is led by their all-time quarterback, Jackson Kollock, who has committed to...
Police Log: Week of June 13 to 20
Thursday, June 13
No arrests reported.
Friday, June 14
No arrests reported.
Saturday, June 15
DUI. A 40-year-old Studio City woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. She...
Opinion: Celebrating Dad, why Father’s Day deserves more love
By Rachelle Cano, Special to the Independent
Why is it that Laguna Beach restaurants, for the most part, are not celebrating Father’s Day this coming...
Opinion: Musings From the Coast
The Great Laguna Drone Fiasco
Our esteemed City Council appoints the Environmental and Sustainability Committee, which “provide(s) recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining...
New ordinance requires Laguna landlords to inform city of tenant evictions
Community Workshop on Ordinance to be Held June 18
The City of Laguna Beach recently adopted Ordinance 1696 which establishes new notice and reporting requirements...
Laguna Art Museum gets wild with Fred Tomaselli: Second Nature
Laguna Art Museum will present Fred Tomaselli: Second Nature, set to showcase the influential work of Southern California-native artist, Fred Tomaselli. The exhibition explores...
‘Holmes and Watson’ at Laguna Playhouse is awash in enjoyable red herrings
By Eric Marchese | Special to the LB Indy
Were the peerless detective Sherlock Holmes to meet his demise, who would plumb the mystery and...
Gallery: Kelpfest rolls out a month of ocean celebration and awareness
Laguna Ocean Foundation kicked off National Ocean Month with its annual Kelpfest celebration held on National Ocean Day, last Saturday, June 8.
The free festival featured...
Police Log: Week of June 6 to June 12
Thursday, June 6
DUI. Sabastian David Clavijo, 24, of Mission Viejo was arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving causing bodily injury. He was held...
Police to conduct DUI checkpoint this Friday
The Laguna Beach Police Department will put on a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint this Friday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at...
Surf & Sand Resort staff help refresh historic home
Surf & Sand Resort has collaborated with Friends of Hortense Miller Garden to breathe new life into the iconic Mid-Century Modern home of Hortense...
Public Works receive top honors for Bluebird Canyon Widening Project
Laguna Beach Public Works Department recently received the American Society of Civil Engineers 2023 Outstanding Small Project Award for the Bluebird Canyon Drive Evacuation...