Correction 1/18/13
The article “Police Allay Fears Over School Safety” in the Jan. 11 edition misidentified Tom Klebold as the author of Andrew Solomon's book "Far...
Correction
In “Slow-Burning Debate on Open Space Heats Up,” about Measure CC, the Nov. 2 article inaccurately reported that the measure specified the size of...
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...
Summer Camp Goes Overboard
Laguna Beach United Methodist Church invites children from preschool through fifth grade to take part in a summer camp called Operation Overboard! from July...
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...
Laguna Playhouse production of ‘Tartuffe’ keeps comedy rolling
By Eric Marchese | Special to the LB Indy
Great comedy is immortal, like “Tartuffe,” Molière’s masterpiece. Even more than 350 years since it 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...
Man’s Best Friend Proves an Able Teacher, Too
El Morro Elementary’s third grade students learned a lesson about service from an unusual instructor, a four-footed teacher.
Students learned about service dogs by reading...
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...
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...
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...
Correction Announcement
Correction: The article “Local Bicyclists Get Boost in City Budget” in the June 23 edition omitted the $67 million figure that represents the city’s...
Foreign Seaweed Invading Tidepools
Experts say it came over to North America from Japan 10 years ago, clinging to the hulls of freighters.
Sargassum horneri, the invasive seaweed, then...
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...
‘Charm Challenge’ beautification project aims to touch up downtown
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
In an effort to revitalize Laguna Beach’s downtown area, the city council voted 3-1 on Tuesday to implement...