Council Moves Toward Updating Animal Code
The Laguna Beach City Council took the first steps toward updating its municipal code regarding dog barking, tying animals to moving vehicles or bikes,...
Council Tackles Fire Safety, Trees and Business
After a presentation on Laguna Beach’s defensible space, where firefighters can safely make a stand against an oncoming fire, City Council member Bob Whalen...
Goddard Pitches Laguna into the CIF Quarterfinals
For the third time this season, Ashton Goddard pitched a key game shutout 4-0 for Laguna Tuesday, May 24. The victory will send the...
Summer Parking Rates Jump, Trolleys Hit the ‘Hoods
Every parking meter and public lot in downtown Laguna Beach will increase to $3 an hour, starting June 24, and free summer trolleys will venture uphill to run the city bus routes now serving neighborhoods.
Turning Down the Tap
Christopher Regan celebrated his 49th birthday by taking a long shower.
Regan, assistant general manager of the Laguna Beach County Water District, just got back...
Artist Employs Satire to Seek Write-In Votes
Having lived in art-centric Laguna Beach for 42 years, artist Jorg Dubin decided this year to throw his hat in the ring for City Council. And it’s a Soviet-era hat, one that’s been catching some attention around town.
Winter Fantasy Unveils its New Art World
The 23rd annual Winter Fantasy, “A Whole New World of Art,” begins Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Sawdust Art Festival and will run over...
Where Some See a Blessing, Others See a Curse
Ross St. Clair, grandson of Aubrey St. Clair, the renowned Laguna Beach architect who designed such prominent structures in town as the City Hall,...
Environmental Activist Fern Pirkle Dies
Newport Coast land preservationist Fern Pirkle, whose efforts helped lay the groundwork for Crystal Cove State Park, dies at 90.
Measure to Bury Overhead Lines Advances
City officials are pressing for ballot measures to determine if voters will support paying for under grounding utility lines.
Updated: Laguna Police Fire on Armed Woman
By Cassandra Reinhart and Andrea Adelson
An unidentified woman, who wielded a weapon and was wounded by Laguna Beach police, underwent surgery and was listed...
A Glance Back at 2015
While much remains unchanged in Laguna Beach, memorable stories filled the year just concluded. Here’s a rundown.
Gelson’s Buys a Foothold
After a swift roll out...
A Few Details Emerge in Gelson’s Store Bid
Digging into the details of Gelson’s proposed purchase of eight southern California Haggen grocery stores, including the one in Laguna Beach, provides a clearer...
Beyond the break: Tess Booth finds passion in surfing, solo travel and family
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
Blink and you might pass up the beautiful shores of Oak Street Beach. Among the 26 unique shorelines...
City’s Land Deal on a Slippery Slope
A deal to buy a troubled undeveloped Laguna Beach hilltop collapsed over slope instability, but new negotiations to head off a lawsuit are underway this week between the owner and city officials.