Studios of Their Own, Thanks to an Alumna’s Gift
With the end of the term just weeks away, Laguna College of Art and Design seniors didn’t need all that much prodding to show...
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.
Grants Step Up Game for Museum, Playhouse
The largest grants ever received by two cornerstone art institutions in Laguna Beach — $1 million apiece over the next four years — were unanimously approved by the City Council Tuesday.
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...
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.
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...
School Board Reverses Early Start Date
After a month of protest over the Laguna Beach school board’s approval of an unprecedented start of school before Labor Day, elected officials conceded...
Opinion: Replace City Attorney Phil Kohn
By Gene Felder
On Sept. 21, 2021, the Orange County District Attorney's Office wrote that they conducted a review of the City Council's Jun. 29,...
Fire Prevention Sparks an Unexpected Nuisance
By Jennifer Erickson | LB Indy
When law enforcement began regularly patrolling around the Top of the World neighborhood park in late June because of...
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...
Village Entrance Design Moves Ahead
Chris Piggott has stared at the desolate city parking lot at Broadway and Forest Avenues in downtown Laguna Beach every day for more than three years.
Missiles Launch Farewell Concert
The Missiles of October will play their final show Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Marine Room Tavern in Laguna Beach marking the end of...
Club Redirects Its Savings Locally
The Laguna Beach Community Foundation will manage the local Boys and Girls’ Club’s $1.1 million endowment, an agreement representing the largest fund in the...
Council Puts Wheels in Motion for Bike Safety
By Jennifer Erickson | LB Indy
Just three weeks after about 200 cyclists and pedestrians rallied at City Hall advocating safer passage through town, city...
Crystal Cove Conservancy Announces Hallie Jones as Executive VP and Chief Program Officer
Crystal Cove Conservancy (The Conservancy) has hired Laguna Beach native Hallie Jones as its executive vice president and chief program officer. Jones will join...