Musing on the Coast: My Life As An Extra
The assistant director, Howell, was herding us into place. It was not easy because 80 percent f the cast and crew were Spanish-speaking. Howell...
Shore Scene: Visitors Fuel Up on Stop Over
By Mia Davidson and Jan Sattler
Designated a bird sanctuary by a 1978 ordinance, Laguna Beach is a refuge for a wide variety of migratory...
Local Currents: Love Your Neighbor
"Many of you don't belong to the Catholic Church, others are not believers," he said in his native Spanish. "From my heart I impart...
Guest Column: A Road Map for Improving Downtown Parking, Traffic
By Tom Williams
As a business owner, there are two issues I hear about every day of my life. They are parking and praffic.
Constantly I...
Pet Peeves: Strings
By Mark D. Crantz
Laguna Beach. Another perfect day in Paradise, but there are strings attached. Ping! It appears that string instruments are making a...
Taking Stock
Dow Jones 15,000 ?
Another week, another record for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Despite media excitement, this is all remarkably average for bull markets....
Patchwork: Crowning the Event Goddess
By Chris Quilter
Laguna Beach Seniors is having its big annual fundraiser on Friday, March 22. Because I cherish my all-cotton lifestyle, I grumble and...
Wisdom Workout: My Irish Eyes Are Smiling
A few weeks ago, I discovered a book entitled, “The Power Behind Your Eyes.” It talks of the need to rest our eyes, taking...
Eye on Nature: Built to Last, Pelicans Thrive Again
By Ellen Girardeau Kempler
Models of tactical precision, squadrons of brown pelicans have become a familiar sight in Laguna and all along the California coastline....
Pet Peeves: Conclave
By Mark D. Crantz
Laguna Beach. Another perfect day in Paradise, but oh no, there’s a conclave to consider. In normal times, we only deal...
Village Matters: Old Times, New Generation
“It’s all part of the trainee program.” That was the phrase that has lingered as I think of that summer day on our farm...
Taking Stock
New Record, Now What?
Despite today’s unsettling news of U.S fiscal issues, investors continue to buy stocks with enough enthusiasm to send the Dow Jones...
Minding our Business: Simplifying Style
Another gallery has shuttered its doors – Swenson – and in its place, an upscale concept store promises simplicity with style. Joining the ranks...
Shore Scene: Hiding in a Turban-Top Home
By Mia Davidson and Jan Sattler
Numerous sea shells, naturally deposited by the tides, can be found along the shore of Laguna Beach. Shells are...