Eight Affordable Units Isn’t Worth the Loss of Character
Editor,
This letter addresses the artist live-work project proposed in Laguna Canyon that will be coming before the City Council soon. I have asked each...
An Appreciation for Column’s Insights
Editor,
I want to thank you for Susan Velasquez' column "Wisdom Workout" entitled "Finding Home,” in the Dec. 13 edition. It was so poignant and...
Village Laguna Exerts Undue Influence
Editor,
I read with great interest last week's letter by Village Laguna board member Cindalee Penney-Hall comparing me to Stalin for pointing out gross irregularities...
Compost Gift-Away, a Success
Editor,
A round of applause is due Liz Avila with the Public Works Department for organizing a successful compost giveaway last Saturday, May 10, in...
Affordable Housing Conflicts With Short-Term Rentals
Editor,
Laguna Beach has long recognized that our limited rental supply may be negatively impacted by short-term lodging. In light of this, it is remarkable that...
More Than a Score of Reasons to Plant a Tree
Editor,
Our current or emerging city document regulating trees is based to some extent on Rancho Palos Verdes. Having visited RPV several times that place...
Kudos for Local History Article
Editor,
Please pass on my congratulations and thanks to Jennifer Erickson for her lovely article about my father's mural and the renovation of the old...
Follow-Up to ‘Diver Rescue’
Editor,
Re: the picture on the front page in the April 6 issue.
The woman shown on the beach was actually rescued by my son, Ian...
Gay Beach’s Best Attributes
Editor,
West Street Beach in South Laguna is probably the most well known beach in Laguna because it is listed in gay-lesbian guides around the...
Letter: Do We Want To Help Local Businesses?
A question for my fellow Laguna residents: exactly how hard do we want to make it to operate a successful business here? If our...
Letter: Approved School Calendar Ignores Community Input
The essence of our school district and their success in “moving the needle” was captured eloquently by my friend Chris Tebbut. I too, have...
Letter: City Manager Highly Capable
Small matters count. They matter because they often indicate what is going on in the big picture. Case in point: My wife and I...
Rekindling Debate Over Eucalyptus
Editor,
I guess Ms. Christoph is right, repeat something often enough and people begin to believe it, including herself (“Point of View,” Village Matters, May...
Support for Same-Sex Nuptials Reflect Town History
Editor,
Reflecting our history of being an open society, our new mayor Bob Whalen and city council did the right thing when they joined a...
Viewpoint on the View Ordinance
Editor,
I see by the two thoughtful letters last week that a few more people are awaking to the destruction of Laguna’s once priceless view...