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Breakers advance to the quarterfinal CIF playoff round in the win Tuesday, May 23, against Newbury Park.

  Journalist and entrepreneur Stu Saffer, founder of the Stu News Laguna website and Laguna Beach Independent weekly newspaper, died Saturday, May 20, after a surgical procedure. He had battled a progressive lung disease for several years and was 74. His daughter Jackie...

  A woman paddle boarder remained in stable condition in a hospital critical care unit this week after being pulled unconscious from the ocean onto a board by her companion, who performed life-saving first aid while he screamed for help and furiously paddled for Woods Cove...

Social consciousness, emotional intelligence and hands-on learning experiences were just some of the qualities that made the Community Learning Center at Top of the World Elementary unique, speakers said.

Vaccination rates in all Orange County school districts increased markedly since a state law eliminating personal exemptions took effect last July, but more unvaccinated students are enrolled in the Laguna Beach district than any other in the county, says a report released this week.

About 400 South County residents packed Laguna Niguel City Hall on Monday, May 15, for a town hall forum on the changes of flight paths to and from John Wayne Airport.

The script writer of the Pageant of the Masters production penned a new radio play, "Tesla," about a little known scientist and futurist, which opens for a brief run at Laguna Playhouse.

The City Council approved guidelines for a pilot transit program for seniors and disabled adults featuring the popular rideshare service Uber, the first of its kind in the nation. The program, expected to launch sometime in mid-June, will provide rides at a subsidized rate.

Six Woods Cove homes lovingly cared for and painstakingly curated by their owners and housing original art, antiques and significant historic roots are on this year’s tour, slated for Sunday, May 21. Buses will set out from the Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, from noon...

Gay Pride, Greenery and Flooding on City’s Agenda

Breakers surprised Mater Dei (29-4), ranked fourth nationally, with a 25-23, 24-26, 25-18, 25-10 victory on Thursday, May 11,  at Dugger Gym. The victory for Laguna, their 100th playoff victory in the 44 seasons of post season play, puts Laguna in the quarterfinals for the 21st...

Longtime practices by the Community Learning Center at Top of the World Elementary School and recently scrutinized by school administrators prompted discussion of the possible closure of the 34-year-old alternative school during this week’s school board meeting.

By Cassandra Reinhart, Special to the Independent Laguna Beach has become the first city in Orange County to effectively ban smoking in all public places. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ban smoking in all outside areas including sidewalks, parking lots, streets,...

By Eileen Keighley Running a restaurant is challenging. Add seasonality and this increases tenfold. As summer season approaches, three Laguna entrepreneurs discuss whether to distinguish between visitors and locals and their business approach. Chef Azmin Ghahreman opened Sapphire...

With the summer tourist influx just weeks away, city officials unpacked a beach-bag full of tools to ensure it isn’t visitors alone who enjoy a good experience. Visitors should expect to see an increase in patrols to head off bad behavior on South Laguna beaches, downtown parking...