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Laguna Art Museum faces a whistleblower complaint from a former senior staffer claiming she endured retaliation after informing board members about violations of state...

By Jason Garza, Special to the Independent Hobie Alter was one of the founding fathers of the Laguna Beach surfing community and his story is...

Jason Vilario received a warm welcome from the Laguna Beach school board, which unanimously voted to hire him as the new superintendent at its Tuesday, March 22, meeting.

Two stately, historic trees that for decades shaded a courtyard enclosed by retail shops were mostly cut down last week under a city issued permit until an elected official intervened.

By Jennifer Erickson | LB Indy Due in part to higher-than-normal ocean temps, monsoon weather normally blocked by the mountain ridges managed to cross into...

A 55-year-old Laguna Beach bicyclist died Tuesday, June 17, in a Santa Ana hospital due to injuries suffered in a 6:56 p.m. accident with...

A new memorial should be erected near Laguna Beach’s existing Sept. 11 and veterans memorials in remembrance of three public-safety employees who died in...

State game wardens suspended their efforts Tuesday to capture a coyote that attacked a Laguna Beach resident last week. A forensic test of the victim’s...

By Daniella Walsh Roughly 200 people, double that number if artist Lita Albuquerque has her way, will spill out of the Laguna Art Museum next...

The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting Monday to review school administrators’ plan for a phased reopening of classes...

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission hosted the dedication of a new, temporary mural of late Foo Fighters drummer and Laguna Beach High...

  Although not likely to be quite as colorful or town-changing as the MTV reality show, Laguna Beach school board meetings will soon go live. The...

Two high-powered Laguna Beach residents roiled waters in political and financial circles this week: Neel Kashkari, a former U.S. Treasury official, announced his bid...

Investor Group Recently Claims Control of Laguna Beach Company's Assets over ongoing business dispute According to recent reports, at least some of Laguna Beach Company's...

By Barbara McMurray, Special to the Independent At her family psychology practice, licensed clinical psychologist Michele McCormick once shared a well-appointed Newport Beach office with...