Two LBHS students selected as National Merit Scholarship winners
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced this year’s winners of the $2,500 scholarship awarded to 2,500 students nationwide, including Laguna Beach High School students Keira Hundhausen and Christopher...
New Laguna Beach Run Club hits the ground running
Runners from all over Orange County are lacing up their Hokas and headed to Laguna Beach to start their Sundays with a three-mile run...
Police Log: Week of May 9 to May 15
Thursday, May 9
Bench warrant, DUI. Ulisses Rodriguezfranco, 23, of Desert Hot Springs was arrested on suspicion of a felony bench warrant and driving under the influence of...
Public invited to give input in first phase of Facilities Master Plan
The City of Laguna Beach has announced its first phase of developing a comprehensive Facilities Master Plan (FMP).
The Facilities Master Plan is a comprehensive...
Village Laguna’s Charm House Tour on the horizon
Laguna Beach is filled with beautiful, charming, and unique homes. Only a tiny portion of those are seen frequently from the well-traveled streets—others are hidden in...
LBHS students join young developer of effective wildfire detection technology
By Moya Mitchell, Special to the Independent
On a damp, overcast morning last Saturday, five Laguna Beach High School students, Tyler Tafreshi, Mateen and Darian...
Artists draw inspiration through motherhood at the Festival of Arts
Mother's Day is a time to celebrate all the incredible women in our lives in all the ways that matter, whether someone is a...
Police Log: Week of May 2 to May 8
Thursday, May 2
DUI. Huda Ahmad Almadi, 39, of Newport Beach was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. He was held on $10,000 bail.
Reckless driving....
LBUSD awarded for environmental excellence
The Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) has been named a 2024 California Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Honoree by the California Department of...
LBOR members celebrate 100th membership meeting
The Laguna Board of REALTORS held its 100th Membership Meeting at the newly renovated Rivian South Coast Theater On April 26.
The sustainable theater space...
Gallery: Honk delights with 3 sold out shows
Laguna Beach legends Honk took center stage at the Rivian South Coast Theater last weekend, April 26 to 28, for three sold-out performances. The...
Laguna Art Museum branches out with Jay DeFeo: Trees
Laguna Art Museum will present Jay DeFeo: Trees, showcasing the works of California artist Jay DeFeo (1929-1989).
Set to be on view from Sept....
Gallery: Grapes for Grads toasts to local student success
The 17th annual Grapes for Grads, hosted by the Rotary Club of Laguna Beach this past Sunday, April 27, at the Festival of Arts...
Police Log: Week of April 25 to May 1
Thursday, April 25
Flash incarceration, possession of a controlled substance. Feinai Saipani Eli, 49, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance and was put...
LB Arts Alliance Announces Artist of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award at Art Stars
The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance awarded its famous “Louies” to a talented group of artists and artistic organizations at its 2024 Art Star Awards...