Political Briefs
Will Candidates Take Off Their Gloves to Debate?
The public is invited to witness the first debate among the seven candidates running for Laguna Beach...
Former Executive Indicted for Insider Trading
A federal grand jury indicted the former chief executive officer of an Orange County medical device company on insider trading charges Wednesday, Sept. 24,...
Limelight Shines on Magician of Color and Light
The Laguna Art Museum presents its third California Art Award to Light and Space artist Peter Alexander on Saturday, Sept. 27, at a reception.
Art...
Police Arrest Man Suspected of Mortgage Fraud
After a two-year investigation, police investigators arrested a 51-year-old Pasadena man Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Los Angeles, now accused of a $400,000 mortgage fraud...
Bikeways on Trial in Widower’s Suit
By Andrea Adelson | LB Indy
For his own safety, former Olympic cyclist and bike shop owner Paul Deem would rather cycle through the stop-and-go...
What Next for Mozambique?
By Randy Kraft, Special to the Independent
Mozambique’s restaurant main floor dining area, voluntarily closed last year in lieu of opening rooftop dining, will not...
Hurricane Devastates Sister City
By Jennifer Erickson | LB Indy
Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association President Karyn Philippsen was on a plane returning from England this past Monday just...
133, More than A Winding Road
By Rita Robinson | LB Indy
Imagine gathering together eight of your favorite local musicians, each with big talent and often a big personality (some...
Utility Pole Removal OK’d in Woods Cove
By Jennifer Erickson | LB Indy
Karen Klammer calculates that dedicated volunteers put in about 1,000 hours over the past 18 months to obtain the...
Utility Pole Removal OKd in Woods Cove
Karen Klammer calculates that dedicated volunteers put in about 1,000 hours over the past 18 months to obtain the necessary support of 60 percent...
Owners Close Big Fish, Hire Hotel Managers
By Andrea Adelson | LB Indy
The House of Big Fish and Ice Cold Beer restaurant in Laguna Beach will close next month, part of...
Drought Shuts Water Recovery Plant
By Rita Robinson | LB Indy
South Coast Water District shut down its groundwater recovery plant in Dana Point Monday because there's little to no...
Church Without Walls Looks Outward
By Donna Furey | LB Indy
A non-traditional breakfast club held their first meeting this month at Zinc Café on Ocean Avenue. All are members...
Public Envisions Ideal Police Chief
By Jennifer Erickson | LB Indy
Integrity, the ability to interact compassionately with the community and an understanding of the uniqueness of Laguna Beach are...
Scientists at Odds Over Sea Star Die-Off
By Rita Robinson | LB Indy
Scientists are at odds and still at a loss in their attempts to pinpoint the culprit behind the massive...