Unintended Consequences of Plastic Bag Bans
Editor,
I was talking to some of my Laguna "environmentally correct" friends yesterday about the new research from George Mason’s Josh Wright and Penn’s Jonathan Klick on...
Sounding Off Over Tree Obstruction
Editor:
Re: City Council Meeting of Jan. 15
Oh what a night
and it was a sight
to hear the plight
of our tree blight
that keeps an ocean view
to...
Motorists Fail to Heed Sign
Editor,
This is a highway traffic yield sign identical to that found at the corner of Forest Avenue and Broadway in Laguna Beach. From the...
Tree Owners Seem Oblivious
Editor,
In light of the overwhelming outpouring of frustration about disappearing views and decreasing property values demonstrated at the recent city council meeting, I thought...
Digital Divide Increasing?
Editor,
Orange County librarians are admitting that the internet system in the 35+ libraries has been slow for at least a month and may either improve...
Plant Isn’t Worth the Risk
Editor,
Thank you Rita Robinson for your timely article, “Group Calls for Keeping San Onofre Closed,” Jan. 18 edition. Many signs show SCE plans to...
Column Captures Historic Moment
Editor,
I have followed Michael Ray's musings forever and so glad he has landed at the LB Indy!
This week’s piece (Musings on the Coast, “The...
Design Review Failed to Protect His Neighbor’s View
Editor,
I strongly support the City's recent attempt to strengthen the View ordinance, as announced in your paper (“Council Sets Sights on View Ordinance,” Jan....
Inconsiderate Dog Owners, Take Heed
Editor:
I have had it. Haven’t you?
We have lived in Laguna Beach for nearly 20 years, and our community has always had an unspoken code...
Gratitude for Acknowledging Their Work
Editor,
Thank you so much for printing my article “Volunteers Unwrap a Holiday Party” and photo in your Town Crier page on Dec. 28.
Our unit...
Stand Up for Ocean Views
Editor,
The newly-elected Laguna Beach City Council will convene once again to tackle the issue of trees versus high-priced ocean views on Tuesday evening, Jan. 15 at 6...
Sharing the Gift of Empathy
Editor,
"Finding Faith" by Susan Dodge Kuiper (Dec. 28 edition) was a gift that brightened the holidays in our house. We re-gifted it many times.
Howard...
Grateful for a Shrine of Solidarity
Editor,
We want to express our deepest thanks to the people responsible for erecting the sign and Christmas tree at Main Beach, remembering the victims...
Calling View Preservation Advocates
Editor,
My wife and I have lived in Laguna Beach for over 50 years and hope to live here longer. One of the advantages of...
Sizing Up the Architectural Museum
Editor,
This is an open letter, or more of a note, to the Design Review Board, and the city in general.
As many of my friends...