Over $450K in scholarships awarded at LBHS Honors Convocation
For the 77th year, scholarships were awarded to Laguna Beach High School’s graduating seniors in the annual honors convocation held Friday night, May 31,...
Students showcase emergency response and theatrical skills in mock disaster drill
Laguna Beach High School students demonstrated their skills in a simulated mass casualty incident (MCI) simulation on Wednesday at the school’s Guyer Stadium. During...
Breakers Update: Spring Sports Honors
BREAKER SPORTS UPDATE
SPRING SPORT HONORS
Here is the balance of the varsity team awards for Spring 2024.
GIRLS LACROSSE – Best Season Ever
ALL-SUNSET LEAGUE: 1st Team: Ruby...
Police Log: Week of May 30 to June 5
Thursday, May 30
Hit and run, driving with wanton disregard to avoid a police officer, DUI. Luis Martin Mendez Bueno, 33, of Long Beach was...
Gallery: Lagunans come together for Memorial Day service
On Monday, May 27, the Laguna Beach American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted a Memorial Day ceremony in remembrance of those who died while...
City Council repeals Ordinance 1675 amid public outcry
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
In a 3-0 vote, city council members will repeal Ordinance 1675, a contentious piece of legislation that has...
Downed utility pole causes six-hour closure of Laguna Canyon Road
The Laguna Beach Police and Fire departments responded to the 2600 block of Laguna Canyon Road about an injury traffic collision into a utility...
Laguna’s new marine safety vessel christened in Newport Beach
Local and state dignitaries and members of the public converged on Marina Park in Newport Beach last Friday, May 24, to watch the christening...
Celebrate the ocean with Laguna Ocean Foundation this month
The Laguna Ocean Foundation (LOF) is gearing up for National Ocean Month in June. What better time to celebrate the ocean and the amazing...
Police Log: Week of May 23 to 31
Thursday, May 23
Failure to register as an arsonist. Alexis Ariel Garbieh, 63, of Newport Beach, was arrested on suspicion of failing to register as...
Moss Street Beach Access facelift complete
The new Moss Street Beach Access was officially reopened to the public after a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 17.
After Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill...
Renae Hinchey named Woman’s Club’s Woman of the Year
The Woman's Club of Laguna Beach will honor Renae Hinchey as its 2024 Woman of the Year at a luncheon on Friday, June 14,...
Police Log: Week of May 16 to May 22
Thursday, May 16
Bench warrant. Andre Jeremiah Dyas, 18, of Victorville was arrested on suspicion of a felony bench warrant. He was held without bail.
Friday,...
Monks, meditation, thangkas and more coming to Neighborhood Congregational
An artistic and spiritual experience is set for May 30 – June 2 at Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Drive.
Artists of all...
Supporters swing for Schoolpower at 8th annual Three Clubs Barefoot Golf Tournament
Monday, May 6, marked the eighth annual Three Clubs Barefoot Canyon Classic at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, generously hosted by Hobie and The...