Opinion: In a worried world, signs of a pushback
By Russ Gerber
Soon after departing Houston International Airport, we hit severe turbulence. The pilot came on to warn that because we had to pass...
Opinion: OC Supervisor Katrina Foley’s April update
Women’s History Month, Sober Living Homes, Climate Action Plan and more
By Katrina Foley, Orange County Supervisor
In March, we celebrated Women’s History Month by recognizing trailblazing...
Opinion: Wisdom Workout
Spring Cleaning
By Susan McNeal Velasquez
Attics and basements were a staple of most houses on the East Coast, where I was brought up. The attic...
Opinion: Pet Peeves
Fresh Faces
Ahh, I don’t think I’m the right guy to write about that. I’m old. My face is older. How’s that possible, you ask?...
Opinion: On the can in Japan
By Billy Fried
I'm high over the Pacific, returning home from a three-week visit to Japan with my daughter. It was my first time back in 41...
Opinion: This is where we live
Hop on the Trolley Tour During Heritage Month
By Hunter Fuentes and Jon Stordahl
May is Heritage Month in Laguna. A free trolley tour of architecturally...
Opinion: Pet Peeves
Emanual
By Mark D. Crantz
I envisioned my later years to be one of coasting. Ah, you know, retirement, a period of time when you aren’t...
Opinion: Musings On The Coast
Blue Moon
For maybe six months, I had been dating the woman who was to become the love of my life. It was New Year's...
Opinion: Green Light
Earth Day 1970 and 2024
Earth Day. It’s my favorite societal event. Even though it’s not a government-sanctioned national holiday, it should be. What other...
Opinion: Pet Peeves
Here We Go Again
By Mark D. Crantz
City Council delays Promenade Project. Here we go again using that dreaded word. Delay. Let’s say it again,...
Opinion: Dear Susi Q
Celebrating Our Volunteers
By Lynette Brasfield
When I considered retiring, I researched potential volunteering opportunities. I’m not good with children, feared that I’d want to take...
Opinion: Welcome home KXRN, Laguna’s community radio
Back during the holidays, I wrote a Christmas column saying I only wanted our beloved little radio station to survive. It was struggling due...
Opinion: Concerning City Council
By Michèle Monda
Laguna's City Council majority's lack of transparency has long been an expensive problem for residents. Now, once again, thanks to Mayor Sue...
Opinion: Wisdom Workout
Wishing, Hoping and Longing for Love
As the winter season comes to a close, the anticipation of spring is in the air. Sunny days and...
Opinion: State of the City 2024 Address
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the City luncheon at the Montage Laguna Beach on April 2. Chamber members...