July 4 Crowds Celebrate Freedom in Myriad Ways
By Allison Jarrell, Special to the Independent
Hundreds of Laguna residents gathered on Brooks Street to celebrate the nation’s independence, honor local servicemen, and commemorate...
PMMC to Benefit From Custom Shoe Venture by Vans and Wyland
Pacific Marine Mammal Center was selected as one of the 80 beneficiaries of Vans’ Foot the Bill Initiative, which will produce a limited run...
A Miracle in Mystic Hills
'The Castle’ withstands a firestorm
By Loreen Berlin, Special to the Independent
Twenty years ago, Laguna Beach homeowner Lona Ingwerson lived in a Mystic Hills home...
As public waits to revisit Laguna Beach’s shoreline, officials test water for oil pollution
Laguna Beach and county officials are concurrently testing ocean water for pollutants related to the oil spill, city officials said late Monday.
The Orange County...
Locals Reach Out to Hurricane Victims
Laguna Beach residents with ties to Houston share their anxiety over how loved-ones are coping and a local store offers a donation to hurricane relief.
Laguna Beach OKs White House restaurant remodel for newcomer Finney’s Crafthouse
The Laguna Beach City Council approved a plan to renovate the 106-year-old White House bar and restaurant into Finney's Crafthouse late Tuesday.
The 3-2 vote...
Mission Hospital still mulling security upgrades 4 months after grandmother was carjacked
Judie Dike was walking to her Kia Stinger in the parking lot of Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach last fall when a maskless woman...
Retiring El Morro principal Chris Duddy dies in sleep
El Morro School principal Chris Duddy died in his sleep Tuesday, school district officials said in a press release. He was 57.
Duddy was slated...
Laguna Beach nonprofit founder dies in bicycle crash
A Laguna Beach man died following an E-bike collision near Canyon View Drive and Buena Vista Way on Monday, authorities said.
Laguna Beach police and...
Hotel Laguna’s refreshed restaurant, Larsen, is open for business
Hotel Laguna’s restaurant and lobby reopened with a fresh look on Tuesday after being shuttered for nearly four years.
Mayor Bob Whalen used a pair...
Grassroots collective launches website to boost Laguna Beach retailers
By Jason Garza, Special to the Independent
Hobie Alter was one of the founding fathers of the Laguna Beach surfing community and his story is...
Festival of Arts Ticket Sales Stall, Prompting $2M Fundraising Campaign for Summer Programs
The Festival of Arts announced Tuesday that it’s looking to raise $2 million through ticket pre-sales and donations by May 30 to continue production...
Applications Open for Historic Preservation Ordinance Task Force
The City Council is accepting applications for the Historic Preservation Ordinance Task Force.
UPDATED: Laguna Beach Will Reopen Beaches For Active Use on Weekday Mornings
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...