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Artists’ Work/Live Project Stalled Again

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A scheduled appeal of a decision approving a hotly debated artists' work/live project on Laguna Canyon Road was put off by the City Council...

Critics Elicit More Clarity on Use of Tourist Tax

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To quell criticism over a vaguely worded measure to increase hotel guest taxes on the November ballot, the City Council decided to tighten up their stance.

Fire Destroys Hillside Home

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When yelling and smoke also interrupted the moment, Sammut abandoned the horizon and sprinted uphill while also calling 911 on his cell phone. A woman who he said looked dazed stood outside the home two doors from his own and told him another person was still inside the burning house.

Marine Protections Show Little Impact

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Marine protections imposed five years ago along the Southern California coast reveal no consistent region-wide “abundance trends” or extinctions for any species, says a report released this week.

Political Briefs

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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,...

Runway to Success

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we are hosting our first annual fashion and trunk show fundraiser for college women in need: Runway to Success,” AAUW recently announced.

Female Athletes Make a Splash in Water, on Screen

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Courtney Hamchuck spied them while jogging in Dana Point Harbor, a cluster of women paddling canoes on the water. A surfer who had played...

Thrilling Final Wows Big Crowd at 60th Open

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  Ideal conditions brought out larger than expected crowds to Main Beach last Sunday, June 7, for the 60th Laguna Men’s Open, to watch number...

Pageant Readies for its Hollywood Close-up

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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...

Public Pressure Sparks Release of Some Details Surrounding Former City Manager Departure

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Council Says It Avoided Potential $3 Million Lawsuit by Settling with Dupuis   Laguna Beach City Council voted unanimously to waive the confidentiality and attorney-client privilege...

Updated: Women Claim Gold!

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The U.S. women's water polo team claimed the gold medal for the second straight Olympics by continuing their dominating performance in Rio de Janiero beating...

Fa, La, La Fun

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The town’s Hospitality Night will take place on Friday, Dec. 1, from 5-10 p.m. and festivities begin in an untraditional location, the Peppertree Parking Lot between Ocean and Forest Avenues, the city manager’s report says.

Art & Nature Festival returns to Laguna Art Museum

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Laguna Art Museum was set to kick-off the ninth annual Art & Nature Festival on Thursday, including the installation of three new exhibitions inspired by the natural...

Underneath it all, this Laguna Beach boutique has women covered

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By Barbara McMurray, Special to The Independent “Are you Mrs. London?” That question from shoppers never fails to tickle Elizabeth Benton, owner of women’s lingerie shop...

UPDATED: Laguna Beach Will Reopen Beaches For Active Use on Weekday Mornings

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Laguna Beach will reopen its beaches for active recreation on weekday mornings starting Tuesday, city officials said. State officials approved the city’s beach management plan...