Entrance Moves Ahead Despite Controversy
The City Council Tuesday approved hiring RBF Consulting to lead the design process for a village entrance park, a project that has been a...
Marc Wiener vacates post as city’s community development director
Public works director named as temporary replacement
After four years of public service in Laguna Beach, Marc Wiener left his position as Community Development Director...
Ex-PIMCO Chief Sentenced
The former chief executive of the Newport Beach-based investment firm PIMCO was sentenced Friday to nine months in federal prison on conspiracy charges, marking the most severe punishment in the college admissions fraud scandal.
Rollinger Seeks a Return to Public Office
Desperate times sometimes force last-minute measures, says Verna Rollinger, who announced her candidacy for City Council by filing her campaign papers on Friday, Aug. 19, the last day possible.
Locals Win in Brazilian Skim Event
Laguna Beach’s Sam Stinnett defended his title during the United Skim Tour skimboarding competition last month in Ubatuba, Brazil, riding a long-lasting sidewave on...
A Legend With a Happy Ending
This weekend Susan Davis and Janet Young plan a reunion. They only met a week ago, but now have a common bond: a Husky...
Design for Entrance Park Moves Ahead
Staff recommendations for a scaled-back $14.4 million plan to create an inviting landscaped pathway between City Hall and the Laguna Canyon art festivals seemed...
Pageant Readies for its Hollywood Close-up
Sarah Schmidt, a 10-year volunteer cast member in the Pageant of the Masters, does not believe in half-measures. To turn herself into a convincing...
Artist Adds to Museum’s Collection
Artist Wayne Thiebaud donated a painting and a group of six prints to Laguna Art Museum, which presented him the museum’s California Art Award...
Obituary: Catalina Raine Kollock
Catalina Raine Kollock was born with tremendous love at home on Nov. 14, 2017. On the morning of Dec. 16, 2017, she passed peacefully...
Political Briefs
Madison Loses Key Supporter
Incumbent Kelly Boyd, after remaining steadfast in his support of Laguna Beach City Council candidate Jon Madison over the last month,...
California Monarchs show dramatic upswing
So far, more than 200,000 monarch butterflies have made it to California for the winter, a dramatic upsurge from the 2,000 that were counted...
Mayor Whalen Challenges Residents To Secure ‘Most Water Wise City’ Title For Eighth Time
Laguna Beach Mayor Bob Whalen and the Laguna Beach County Water District are challenging residents to defend Laguna Beach’s title of “Most Waterwise City.”...
Laguna Beach police chief suspends officers’ use of chokeholds
The Laguna Beach Police Department has suspended use of the carotid hold pending a review by the agency’s top brass, Police Chief Laura Farinella...