Connell’s Ballot Picks
Editor,
All of a sudden, it is less than 30 days until we decide the fate of our nation. Will the country elect Obama and accelerate the growth...
A Town Like No Other
Editor,
I simply had to write. It’s been over 40 years since I was last in Laguna Beach but I’ve just returned from a stay...
Letter: City manager survey poorly constructed
The City Council should abandon this so-called “survey” on desirable traits of city manager candidates.
It’s great that they recognize concerns about selecting the next...
Quest for Improved Access
Editor,
As many know, over the years (and, I hear from others, even decades), various people have pushed for easier, safer access to the beautiful fire road walk...
Letter: Bluebird speed bump an eyesore, among other things
The city installed a “speed bump” on Bluebird Canyon Drive to respond to someone’s request for such a product on a residential street, I...
Let’s All Pay Attention Out There
Editor,
I would like to send my apologies to the woman and her dog, that I did not see, crossing Mermaid Street along Glenneyre, that...
Skateboarder Safety
Editor,
The pro-skateboarding people can scream and stamp their feet all they want, and the one “mom” can even drag out inferences of anti-Semitism against...
Wear A Mask
On June 19, I noticed two gentlemen standing in the checkout lane with me at the Ralphs on PCH. Neither were wearing masks. I...
Corrections:
In the June 20 article, “The President Rolls Through Town,” the name of UC Irvine Prof. James L. McGaugh was spelled incorrectly.
A book signing...
Candidate Rebuts His Antagonist
Editor,
I want to thank Victor for understanding the vital categories that a good public servant needs to possess (“Weigh Each Candidates Qualifications and...
Letter: Continue the Work But Do So In A Respectful Manner
I want to thank you for passing the censure for Peter Blake and showing the residents that you will not tolerate bullying, name-calling or...
Lack of Outcry Over Airline Pollutants
Editor,
In April of this year you published my letter concerning the airline flights over Laguna Beach after the closure of El Toro Marine Air...
He Votes for Experience
Editor,
On Monday, I attended a Laguna Beach candidate’s forum hosted by Village Laguna at the City Council Chambers. For the first time in 17...
Letter: Indy Polls
Surveys are an interesting way to try to assess opinions on various topics, be it religion, politics, or fashion. But the problem and limitations...
Those on Foot Also Need to Obey the Rules
Editor,
As the mother of two young daughters living in Laguna Beach, I was disturbed to read of another pedestrian collision in the police blog....