Columns

I regret to inform the South Coast Water District that I was unable to attend the Sewer Tunnel Renovation Tour held this past Dec....

It is said where one door closes, another opens. In the case of Laguna Beach commerce, gallery closings in recent years have opened storefronts...

Bounces And Bumps Next month, an array of laser devices mounted on top of high-rise apartment buildings in New Jersey begins operations. Their function is...

Keeping Promises Horst Noppenberger’s article,   “Addressing the Town’s Evolving Needs,” in the Feb. 7 edition, like the associated rendering, needs some added perspective. The picture shows...

“If we all speak softly, everyone can be heard.”  Besides being good advice for democracy and human relations in general, this phrase from former...

  When the school board called on taxpayers and voters to approve the bond issue to finance renovation and upkeep of your public school facilities,...

  It is said where one door closes, another opens. In the case of Laguna Beach commerce, gallery closings in recent years have opened store...

Seeking Stability After making new highs in mid-January, the stock market lost momentum and dipped six percent. Trading volume increased only moderately, a sign that...

When I turned 60, I took up surfing. This might seem counter-intuitive. A silver haired woman in the line up with the groms while all...

Don’t be confused Indy readers.  This column remains Pet Peeves, although the title suggests I’m encroaching on the column Taking Stock.  I would never...

  For those of us who like hiking, south Laguna offers a labyrinth of scruffy, scenic trails.  Thanks to the County of Orange, the South...

I’ve known a street urchin or two from my Chicago days. They were characters straight out of a Charles Dickens novel. One enterprising fellow...

“Love, exciting and new. Come aboard, we are expecting you.” “I don’t think she’s in love anymore; she broke all my windows and knocked...

By Horst Noppenberger Every once in a while, a project comes along which has an opportunity to speak to who we are as a community. The...

Dealing With The Dips Almost halfway through the first quarter and the stock market is making a good effort to regain its footing. The market...