Allegations Suggest Lack of Oversight by Planning Commission
Editor,
In a unanimous vote, the Coastal Commission upheld an appeal against a controversial project at the locally well-known Ben Brown's at Aliso Creek, now...
Trail Project Ignores Work of Trailblazers
Editor,
Re: "Path to get more study", Coastline Pilot, Aug. 10.
The Complete Streets Task Force met as early as September 2009 to select a route...
Each Candidate Deserves Equal Scrutiny
Editor,
The eruption of outrage regarding Laguna Beach City Council candidate Jon Madison’s questionable educational and career history was like watching the flag come down...
Letter: Me, a Racist?
It seems that I was recently called a racist by school board member Jim Kelly, whose remarks were seconded by Carol Normandin, Peggy Wolff...
Allow a Stress-free Semester Break
Editor,
I would like to offer my perspective regarding the recently proposed 2019-2020 LBUSD calendar, not only as a local parent with children attending our...
Letter: In Response to ‘Orange is the New Blue’
Is it necessary for national political “debates” be taken up in a local paper?
I can understand local issues and really digging in with...
Kudos to Christoph
Editor,
I just had the chance to read Ann Christoph’s column for the Independent (“View from the Coop,” Village Matters, March 9.
The sweet, flowing verse...
Volunteers Needed to Match Local Generosity
Editor,
At the Laguna Food Pantry, volunteer drivers have for years been picking up more than 10,000 pounds of food weekly from our generous friends...
Letter: Residents Deserve Transparency
At the Feb. 7 city council meeting, city manager Shohreh Dupuis said four residents had cyberbullied her on social media and at council meetings...
Happy 100, Mr. Laguna
Editor,
Laguna gathered outside Selanne’s Steak Tavern to celebrate the late Harry Lawrence’s 100th birthday on Oct. 1 and to thank “Mr. Laguna” for his...
Letter: Response to Michael Ray
Michael Ray spends over 500 words in his column trying to convince us that Liberate Laguna isn’t what we think it is, a Political...
Letter: A Message From the Mayor
Dear Laguna Beach Residents:
I know that it is discouraging to many to hear about another stay-at-home order—especially during the holiday season. I also realize...
Letter: Village Laguna Wants Hotel Laguna to Fully Reopen
The guest rooms of the Hotel Laguna are not opening anytime soon. Mohammed Honarkar has seen to that. Honarkar is embroiled in lawsuits, divorce...
Where to Complain About Low-Flying Planes
Editor,
As a reporter in Laguna Beach for almost 30 years, I have written numerous stories about low-flying commercial airplanes out of John Wayne Airport,...
Letter: Elective Office Candidates Owe Voters Transparency
With so many candidates vying for election in November, it is difficult to scrutinize them all. Voters cannot rely on the Candidate Intention Statement...