Endorsing Lack of Alignment
Editor:
Candidates Bob Whalen and Jane Egly remain unendorsed by any of the very partisan groups in town: Village Laguna, the Democratic Club, the Republicans...
Rollinger Gets Her Vote
Editor,
We will elect two city council members in November. Verna Rollinger alone will get my vote because of all of the candidates Laguna Beach...
Turning Off the Tap
Editor,
Thank you, citizens of Laguna Beach. We are making remarkable progress in lowering our use of acre feet of water. We know, however, that...
Dressing Up a Construction Site
Editor,
I read Alan Boinus’ Sept. 21’s "In Need Of An Artist's Touch" and support his letter regarding the temporary construction trailers on Main Beach.
Unfortunately...
Ignoring Advice Breeds Cynicism
Editor,
(This letter was also addressed to the Planning Commission)
In three years of meetings with residents, city staff and city council members, the Complete Streets...
Kudos to Aerial Master
Editor,
Thank God for all the amazing people that worked together to put out that fire today (Sunday, Sept. 16). It could have been really...
Hyperbole Perhaps?
Editor:
Steve Dicterow must be superman. At least that is what he himself seems to think. At his 9/11 tribute, which he seems to have turned into...
Democrats’ Club Disappoints
Editor:
I am stunned to find out that the LB Democratic Club is only endorsing Verna Rollinger for City Council.
What happened to being inclusive? When...
Greater Need for Pet Store Than Bank Branches
Editor,
(The letter was also sent to Shelter Bay Retail Management)
I am writing to you to express concerns regarding the proposed lease to Chase Bank...
Welcoming Voices in School Leadership
Editor,
As a parent of students within the Laguna Beach school district, I found it troubling that the current incumbent school board members would be...
A Canvas That Creates Community
Editor,
(This was also addressed to the City Council)
It is with great joy that I write this letter. A year ago, my husband and I...
In Need of an Artist’s Touch
Editor,
I recently wrote to all City Councilmembers and City Manager John Pietig about the temporary lifeguard office trailers at Main Beach. These trailers are a...
Loyalty to Offseason Customers
Editor,
Remember during the long winter months of the recession when residents of Laguna were being asked to shop locally as much as possible to
help...
Grants Come to Those Who Apply
Editor,
An OCTA grant for building bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure was awarded the city of San Clemente. Meanwhile Laguna Beach received no grant funding because...
A Critic on Several Fronts
Editor,
I mentioned to a lady that the Laguna Beach City Council had approved $250,000 for a "play lot" at the north end of Main...