No Radiation Detected in the Ocean
On its three-year anniversary, radiation from Japan’s nuclear power plant disaster at Fukushima has not shown up along the local coastline, according to radiation-monitoring...
Signaling for Slower Speed Limits
As expected, city officials formally opposed a Caltrans proposal to hike speeds on portions of Laguna Beach’s primary artery, Coast Highway.
In addition, Laguna’s City...
Home Runs Hit Neighbors’ Nerves
Local resident David Nelson slammed a baseball on the desk before Laguna Beach school board member Ketta Brown during a meeting Tuesday. People in...
Smoke-Filled Air Blankets Town
The city of Laguna Beach issued multiple bulletins to residents on Friday to allay fears about smoke blanketing the city from fires burning in...
Mayor Provides a Snap Shot
In her final state of the city address, Laguna Beach Mayor Elizabeth Pearson painted a detailed portrait of the city's economy and shifting demographics,...
A Work of ‘Grace’ Adorns a Prominent Spot
“This is gorgeous!” exclaimed several passersby as Laguna Beach sculptor Terry Thornsley put the finishing touches on “Grace,” a mural commissioned by the city...
Drug Panel Leaves Strong Impact
With an overflow crowd in the high school’s 444-seat Artists’ Theatre, eight panelists presented some hard facts about using drugs, even once.
The presentation on...
New Player Emerges in Music Scene
By Donna Furey | LB Indy
Hidden in plain sight on Second Street, two shaded glass doors, a buzzer and an inconspicuous sign indicate the...
Playwright’s Works Find an Untraditional Venue
Sitting at a little desk, a young woman peers expectantly into the distance. Wearing pink cat’s-eye glasses, she mutters, “Yenta Nudel, at your service,”...
Castle Gate Opens for Charm Tour
By Donna Furey | LB Indy
A special treat awaits patrons of Village Laguna’s annual Charm House tour; a chance to see inside the historic...
Paving the Way to TOW
The end of the road may finally be in sight, both figuratively and literally, for pedestrians and cyclists seeking a smooth path between the...
Teens in for a Shock from Drug Panel
Drug use, especially cheap heroin, is on the rise, and the results aren't pretty, says an Orange County Superior Court judge, who’s overwhelmed by...
Council Mulls Canyon Development Moratorium
Concerns over a burst of development projects in Laguna Canyon prompted the City Council on Tuesday to suggest a temporary halt to new projects...
Sea Lion Strandings on the Rise
By Carisa Carlton, Special to the Independent
A die-off of starving sea lion pups in Southern California last year was partly caused by a change...