Local auto shop owner arrested on charges of alleged auto theft, embezzlement
The Laguna Beach Police Department arrested Laguna Beach Collision Center owner James Michael Ross last week on charges related to alleged auto theft and...
‘Charm Challenge’ beautification project aims to touch up downtown
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
In an effort to revitalize Laguna Beach’s downtown area, the city council voted 3-1 on Tuesday to implement...
Sawdust Art Festival draws large crowds for 58th season
The Sawdust Art Festival has returned for its 58th season, marking the official start to summer in Laguna Beach. From June 28 through Sept....
LBUSD selects new Top of the World Elementary principal, special education program specialist
The Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) has named Thomas Turner as the new principal of Top of the World Elementary School.
Turner will replace...
Gallery: Congrats, Class of 2024!
Laguna Beach High School celebrated its 2024 graduating class with a moving commencement ceremony at Guyer Field last Thursday, June 13.
Over 250 graduates walked,...
Woman’s Club honors 2024 Woman of the Year
The Woman's Club of Laguna Beach honored Renae Hinchey as its 2024 Woman of the Year at a luncheon on Friday, June 14, at...
New mural unveiled at Laguna Art-A-Fair
The vibrant art scene of Laguna Beach has been enriched by the breathtaking work of renowned artist Debbie Avoux, now proudly displayed at the...
Opinion: Celebrating Dad, why Father’s Day deserves more love
By Rachelle Cano, Special to the Independent
Why is it that Laguna Beach restaurants, for the most part, are not celebrating Father’s Day this coming...
New ordinance requires Laguna landlords to inform city of tenant evictions
Community Workshop on Ordinance to be Held June 18
The City of Laguna Beach recently adopted Ordinance 1696 which establishes new notice and reporting requirements...
Laguna Art Museum gets wild with Fred Tomaselli: Second Nature
Laguna Art Museum will present Fred Tomaselli: Second Nature, set to showcase the influential work of Southern California-native artist, Fred Tomaselli. The exhibition explores...
‘Holmes and Watson’ at Laguna Playhouse is awash in enjoyable red herrings
By Eric Marchese | Special to the LB Indy
Were the peerless detective Sherlock Holmes to meet his demise, who would plumb the mystery and...
Gallery: Kelpfest rolls out a month of ocean celebration and awareness
Laguna Ocean Foundation kicked off National Ocean Month with its annual Kelpfest celebration held on National Ocean Day, last Saturday, June 8.
The free festival featured...
Police to conduct DUI checkpoint this Friday
The Laguna Beach Police Department will put on a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint this Friday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at...
Surf & Sand Resort staff help refresh historic home
Surf & Sand Resort has collaborated with Friends of Hortense Miller Garden to breathe new life into the iconic Mid-Century Modern home of Hortense...
Public Works receive top honors for Bluebird Canyon Widening Project
Laguna Beach Public Works Department recently received the American Society of Civil Engineers 2023 Outstanding Small Project Award for the Bluebird Canyon Drive Evacuation...