Residents, local environmental groups band together to halt unauthorized SCE grading
On Jan. 4, Janine Robinson set out on her daily morning walk in the area around Alta Laguna Park. However, what the Top of...
Museum to host first-ever decorative arts show
Adam Neeley's 'Modern Alchemy' fuses art and nature into jewelry design
For the first time, Laguna Art Museum will showcase the luminous world of ornamental bling...
Valentine’s Day card campaign spreads waves of love
Four years ago, local attorney Meldie Moore set out to make Laguna a little more loving.
Inspired by Mother Teresa’s famous saying, “I alone cannot...
Girls water polo upsets Newport in Surf League Showdown
Laguna Upsets Newport in Surf League Showdown
GIRLS WATER POLO (10-9, 2-1)
Kara Carver pulled a final-minute steal, drew and exclusion, then tossed a pass to...
Gallery: Hopeful cast members flock to Pageant of the Masters auditions
Volunteers of all ages and sizes from all over Southern California gathered at the annual Pageant of the Masters casting call this past weekend...
Laguna police nab commercial burglary suspect
Laguna Beach police have arrested a 29-year-old Chino Hills man for burglary, possession of stolen property, and other drug-related charges after a traffic stop...
Karin Wyman-Vardaman selected as new executive director for Laguna Canyon Foundation
The Laguna Canyon Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving and protecting the 22,000-acre open space surrounding Laguna Beach, has named Karin Wyman-Vardaman as...
Open casting call for Pageant of the Masters kicks off Friday
Auditioners Eligible to Win Two Tickets to Disneyland
The Pageant of the Masters is once again hosting its annual open casting call in search of...
On the Edge: Los Angeles Art from the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection
The newest Laguna Art Museum display will be on view from March 23 to Sept. 2
Laguna Art Museum upcoming exhibit: On the Edge: Los Angeles...
A tribute to Indy columnist Skip Hellewell
By Rob Hellewell
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Skip Hellewell. For the past six years, Skip has written the “Finding Meaning” column...
Laguna Beach spotlights key accomplishments in 2023
Laguna Beach recently released its end-of-the-year wrap-up of 2023 projects, initiatives, and services, which the city regards as accomplishments.
Marine Safety Operations in South Laguna:...
Laguna Beach Unified School District names Educators of the Year
Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) has chosen Shannon Chastain, a third-grade teacher at El Morro Elementary School, as its Teacher of the Year...
Year in review: Most read stories of 2023
At the close of another year packed with unpredictable and varied local news, the Independent takes a look back at what residents considered the...
At Laguna Playhouse, ‘Cinderella Christmas’ is as good as panto gets
By Eric Marchese
This December is the eighth time Lythgoe Family Productions has brought one of its pantos to Laguna Playhouse, and “A Cinderella Christmas”...
Montage Laguna Beach takes gingerbread construction to tasty new levels
Montage Laguna Beach’s Executive Pastry Chef Lee Smith and his culinary team have taken traditional gingerbread houses to delicious new, life-sized levels this holiday...