Pedestrian Hit by Car on PCH, Dies at Scene
A woman died after being hit by a vehicle on South Coast Highway and Mountain Road Friday night at 6:24 p.m., according to authorities.
Laguna...
Laguna Beach councilmember’s insurance deal with water district scrutinized
Bradley Zint, Special to the Independent
A reportedly “unwritten” financial hardship policy by the Laguna Beach County Water District that Mayor Pro Tem Steve Dicterow...
Laguna Open closes 2023 AVP Tour Series
Main Beach was abuzz with volleyball pros this past weekend when the Laguna Open AVP Tour Series hit the sand for its 68th edition...
Osborne, Vickers ahead in early voting results for Laguna Beach USD
Kelly Osborne and Jan Vickers were ahead late Tuesday night in early election returns for two open seats on the Laguna Beach Unified School...
Street Beat: May 2 to May 10, 2022
Tuesday, May 2
DUI. A 56-year-old Alhambra woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. She was held on a $5,000 bail.
Wednesday, May 4
Parole violation....
Breaking Up with Busy
Wellness entrepreneur to speak about benefits of slowing down
By Rita Robinson, Special to the Independent
Yvonne Tally was doing what she does most mornings—putting on...
Laguna Beach Planning Commission appointments maintain status quo as housing decision nears
Two incumbents were reappointed to the Laguna Beach Planning Commission on Tuesday, signaling councilmembers' confidence in the panel ahead of discussion on a critical...
City OKs Village Entrance
By a 4-1 vote, Laguna Beach’s City Council endorsed a plan disproving the Joni Mitchell song about paving paradise to put up a parking...
Wyland protests planned demolition of Laguna Canyon whale mural
Correction: Due to a reporting error, an earlier version of this story misstated the previous owner of 2171 Laguna Canyon Road. Wyland Gallery is...
Lylah Almon
April 18, 1926 – Feb. 5, 2013
Lylah Jean Runingen Almon, a longtime Laguna Beach resident, died peacefully at her Laguna Woods home Feb. 5,...
ACLU Again Challenges Laguna’s Policies Toward the Homeless
The ACLU Foundation and the law firm of Paul Hastings Thursday sued the city of Laguna Beach for discriminating against homeless individuals with disabilities.
As...
Police Warn of New Scam Hitting Laguna
By Allison Jarrell | LB Indy
The Laguna Beach Police Department recently warned residents and business owners of a new scam targeting Laguna.
Authorities said a...
Wolverines Too Quick For Laguna
Boys Basketball (23-7, 9-1) League Champions
The Breakers 82nd season of basketball ended Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Dugger Gym as highly regarded Harvard Westlake raced...
Murals Remake a Hidden Streetscape
The blooming murals represent a new chapter for the 805-856 Laguna Canyon Road property, formerly known as the Festival Center but recently rebranded as The Hive. The 20,000-square-foot property, previously owned by residentMark Orgilland recently acquired by resident Mo Honarkar, was originally constructed in the late 1960s and was developed by Orgill about 20 years ago.
Hotels Check-in to Water Saving
Even before drought struck California, hotel guests routinely entered rooms outfitted with eco-conscious messages, encouraging travelers to reuse towels and forego a daily change...