Waterman Brings It Full Circle
When David Skarman a Laguna waterman and Emerald Bay reserve fire captain decided last spring to compete in the Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race, which crosses 32 miles of open ocean, he could not have predicted what an endurance test it would turn out to be.
Central Rises from the Ashes
Seeing an opportunity where most would see disaster, partners Anna Montoya and Taylor McKinney are inviting customers of their Central restaurant to offer suggestions on how to refine the fire-damaged establishment as they rebuild.
Another Go-round on Preservation Rules
A yet-to-be assembled task force will tackle fine-tuning of proposed revisions to the city’s historic preservation ordinance, the Laguna Beach City Council decided at a packed special workshop.
Riders Overwhelm South-Route Trolleys
The hugely popular free summer trolleys drew capacity crowds along South Coast Highway as well as frequent complaints about over crowding and long wait...
Jobs Expand, Absence OK’d on School Board
Finally sealing the deal to webcast its meetings in real time, the Laguna Beach Unified School District board agreed to add video responsibilities to...
Museum to host first-ever decorative arts show
Adam Neeley's 'Modern Alchemy' fuses art and nature into jewelry design
For the first time, Laguna Art Museum will showcase the luminous world of ornamental bling...
Big Changes in Small Packages
By Randy Kraft, Special to the Independent
A duo of innovations hit the downtown this month with the Planning Commission's approval of a temporary use...
The 16th Annual Fête de la Musique Returns to Laguna Beach
Music Performances to be Held at 31 Downtown Locations
The Annual Fête de la Musique, presented by Laguna Beach Sister Cities, will strike a musical...
Local Merchants Lure Shoppers on Small Business Saturday
Over 135 Laguna Beach merchants have signed up to offer deals, giveaways and attractions to customers who shop local at the citywide sidewalk sale...
Trolley Ridership Rocks Expectations
Over 7,000 people hopped on Laguna Beach's free trolleys for their inaugural non-summer run last weekend, according to Deputy City Manager Ben Siegel, an...
Laguna Dance Makes A ‘Shift’
Estee Carrizosa will debut as Laguna Beach High School’s new dance instructor when “Shift” happens, the school’s winter dance concert in the Artists’ Theatre,...
MIG Chosen to Create Town’s Vision
The City Council selected the urban planning team assembled by San Diego-based MIG to help shape the guidelines for future development downtown and along...
Goal-line Stand by Laguna Stops Boron
Football (8-4, 4-1)
Breakers stopped Boron’s vaulted runners on literally the one-inch line with 92 seconds remaining to preserve a 21-14 victory and advance to...
Laguna’s Streets Ring With Music
After establishing the Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association in 2008, founding member Karyn Philippsen visited the town nicknamed “the pearl of France” Mentone, and knew they had found a near perfect twin for Laguna. This Saturday, June 16, Laguna mimics a Menton tradition, the annual Fête de la Musique, where musicians perform free in multiple locations around town
Updated:Olympic Champs Looking Good
The women’s Water Polo team is successfully defending its world title in Rio at the 2016 Olympics beating the Spanish team 11 to 4...