Stranded Marine Mammals on Increase
Pacific Marine Mammal Center has received 38 sea lion pups needing medical attention since Jan. 1, compared to only six a year ago.
Among those...
Buyers Step Up for Art
Artist donated works raised $255,000 for Laguna Art Museum’s education and exhibition programs at a well-attended art auction fundraiser showcasing works by 113 California...
Chef Challenge IV: Principals vs. Principals
by Kristi Cancellieri, SchoolPower VP of Public Relations
Laguna Beach’s four principals served up a fun-filled night of food and competition at SchoolPower’s Lumberyard Chef...
Community Datebook 2/15/13
Bagging Assists the Assistance League
Hundreds of reusable bags were donated recently to the Assistance League’s Thrift Shop thanks to local resident Michelle Clark, a...
Sound Advice: To Visit La Casa
Casa Laguna Inn and Spa was chosen as one of the nation’s top 10 hotels in the romance category by TripAdvisor in its 2013...
Corrections 2/15/13
Jim Mouradick’s name was unintentionally omitted from the Feb. 8 print edition on his letter, “Unintended Consequences.”
Ephemeral Sculpture Inspired by Dance
By Robin Pierson, Special to the Independent
Local artist Karen Feuer-Schwager has transformed humble used tea bags into the inspiration for the choreography, costumes and...
Thurston Receives ‘School to Watch’ Designation
Thurston Middle School is one of 48 schools selected this year by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform as a School to Watch,...
Taking Aim at Latino Literacy
A new Latino literacy program for families begins Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach. The 12-week program is...
Quick Payments Speed Up Lunch Lines
The school district upgraded its point of sale software last month, which now allows parents to establish student accounts to make lunch payments electronically.
“Parents...
Class Notes 2/15/13
Little Chefs Cook Up Snacks
SEEDs holds its Little Chefs cooking class for children ages 5 to 10 on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m....
Gunman Upset Over a Divorce
The gunman who barricaded himself in a car and prompted an hours-long shutdown of Coast Highway in Laguna Beach last week, was upset about...
Street Beat 2/15/13
Monday, Feb. 4
Petty theft. 1100 block of S. Coast hwy. 11:55 a.m. A bar patron reported that her purse was stolen last night and...
Disputed Mural Passes Muster
Additions made by sculptor Randy Morgan to his mural titled “A Day in the Life of Laguna,” installed in November on a prominent downtown...
Stepping Up Vigilance for Foot Traffic
To improve pedestrian safety and battle the physical trauma suffered by nearly a score of people injured last year in collisions, Laguna Beach’s police...