Marine Protections to Take Effect Oct. 1
The state Fish and Game Commission voted 4-1 this week to set Oct. 1 the effective date for increased marine protections in Southern California,...
Elegant Design Selected for Sept. 11 Memorial
Laguna Beach artist Jorg Dubin’s concept for a Sept. 11 memorial sculpture was unanimously endorsed Monday by the city’s Arts Commission for installation in...
As Some Parks Close, Moro Campground Opens
Even as 70 state parks are expected to shut down due to state budget cuts, the Moro Campground, site of the former El Morro...
Hospital Outbids Land Conservationists
Nearly eight acres of undeveloped land that could connect canyon trails and provide hikers access to South Laguna beaches is being sold to neighboring...
New Greeter Raises His Hand
Some Coast Highway drivers avoid eye contact. So do some pedestrians, who cross Forest Avenue opposite Main Beach with a guarded look for the...
Preparing for the 4th
Laguna Beach will observe special guidelines for Independence Day activities on Monday, July 4. Large crowds are always expected.
The city fireworks show will originate...
Marking a New Tradition of Recognition
The Patience Wright Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution completed their pilot program for elementary school awards with a presentation at El Morro...
New Topics, Challenges in Coffee Break’s Future
By Kate Rogers, Special to the Independent
Coffee Break, part of the Laguna Beach PTA Council’s parent education program, plans sessions next year on nutrition,...
Steps to Teen Sobriety
Discovery in Recovery, treating adolescents with drug, alcohol and eating disorders, is offering meetings in San Clemente at the Presbyterian Church, 119 Ave De...
Driving Off Heartfelt Wishes
Top of the World elementary students celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day earlier this month.
Laguna Audubon kids presented their bus driver, Faataitai Atuatasi, known as...
Local Grads
Madison A. Zraick received a bachelor of science in communication from Boston University in May 2011.
Student Receives Honor
Pepperdine University student and Laguna Beach native...
Fun Summer Camps for Kids
Dana Sara and Jacob Cho of Cho’s Academy are offering a series of week-long summer camps. Themes include Harry Potter, Sports, Superhero, Seeing Outside...
Street Beat
Monday, June 20
Fraud. 10 a.m. 32000 block of Virginia Way. A loss of $1,476 was made in unauthorized ATM withdrawals.
Grand theft. 3 p.m. 1400...
Shorebirds Losing Footing Along Coastline
Floodlights and people taking over wildlife habitat
Shorebirds are getting edged out of their habitat by humans along Laguna’s coastline, according to an on-going study...
Summer Trolleys Set to Chime
The city’s hugely popular free daily trolley service along Coast Highway and Laguna Canyon Road resumes today, Friday, June 24, coinciding with the seasonal...