People Who Will be Missed in 2015
By Donna Furey | LB Indy
Lives Cut Short
Nina Fitzpatrick, 22, died last April after being struck by a motorist who told police she didn’t...
Explore What Inspires Artists
Explore the artist colony Laguna Beach with Open Studios on Saturday, Jan. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During this free event, art enthusiasts are...
Laguna Police Make Arrest in Fatal Hit and Run
A Valencia man died as a result of a hit and run collision on New Year's Day in Newport Beach. A taxi driver was arrested for suspicion of felony hit and run nearby, in Laguna Beach.
Projects Under Scrutiny
By Jennifer Erickson | LB Indy
Two high profile local development projects held in limbo last year due to appeals by opponents move closer to...
Top News Photos in Laguna Beach for 2014
A selection of the best news images of 2014 from the Laguna Beach Independent.
Laguna Art Museum Marks a Milestone Year
Laguna Art Museum wrapped up several remarkable exhibits in 2014.
RSVP for New Year’s Eve, the First Scene in 2015
Caviar with a Champagne toast, Maine diver scallops, black truffle-stuffed pheasant and bison striploin are on the New Year’s Eve menu at Selanne Steak...
Casting Call for Pageant Volunteers
Producers of the Pageant of the Masters’ 2015 show, “The Pursuit of Happiness,” are looking for men, women and children to volunteer in the...
Dressler to Take His Last Bow
By Rita Robinson
Across the now dark and empty high school quad, the song, “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” wafts through the breezeway. More...
All Hail the Christmas Queen!
My mother shows up for holidays like a southern California rainstorm. You know she’s coming, but there’s only so much you can do to...
Christmas Past
My sister, Kathy, went to Laguna Beach High School. Once in a while she would skip school in the afternoon, grab a taco, and...
Anticipating Calamity for Christmas
By Alice C. Meek
"I'm picking up dad at noon today. We'll drive into Laguna immediately, if I can talk him out of stopping for...
Candles, Carols and Celebrations Fill the Town’s Churches
By Donna Furey | LB Indy
On Christmas Eve at Laguna Beach United Methodist Church, 21632 Wesley Dr., operatic tenor Peter Nathan Foltz will perform...
Laguna Police Add a Video Camera to the Uniform
By Andrea Adelson | LB Indy
Laguna Beach police Officer James Michaud set out on patrol with a flat rectangular camera affixed to his chest,...