Donors Refill Pantry
Editor,
Yesterday, Sally from the Neighborhood Congregational Church asked me to meet her and Julie at the Food Pantry to help unload some food donations....
Our Roads Must Be Shared
Editor:
My precious sister, Debra, was killed by a motorist last Aug. 27, 2013 while riding her bicycle in Newport Beach.
The Orange County DA filed...
Letter: Measure Q will have Negative Consequences
Measure Q is a substantial legislative end run, and if passed, will result in significant and almost certain negative consequences. The proponents would have...
Are Safer Streets A Political Choice?
Editor,
How do we lower our crash rate for cars, pedestrians and bike riders?
Or maybe more importantly, does our town have the political will to...
Treasurer’s Race Raises Questions Over Job Duties
Editor,
I am frankly shocked to learn that the treasurer, a 25-hour a week city staff position was making $150,000 per year.
The current treasurer has...
Letter: Thank You For Listening, LBUSD and Council
Thanks to City Council and School Board members for listening to the citizens of Laguna regarding the size of the LBUSD Master Plan--especially the...
Voter Sees Inconsistencies in Dicterow’s Record
Editor:
Mayor Dicterow turns in the wind.
Though I, personally, remain conflicted about this issue, I noted that Mayor Dicterow initially strongly opposed the Planning Commission's...
Trees Contribute to Laguna’s Beauty
Editor,
In considering a view ordinance for Laguna Beach, the overall look of Laguna should be kept in mind, not just individual lots.
To me, our...
Improved Traffic Flow 101
Editor,
Every day at rush hour, I look out my store window and see gridlock at Cliff and Broadway when vehicles coming from Cliff block...
Parenting Skateboarders
Editor,
The constant jawing from both sides regarding skateboarding is getting old!
So please allow me to add my jaws.
First, what happened in Laguna in the...
Calling for a Referendum
Editor,
The June 11 Council meeting had all the appearance of an honest public forum, but as the meeting progressed it took the shape of...
Pool Owners Should Take Measures to Curb Water Usage
Editor,
Re: Rosemary Boyd’s letter (in the April 10 edition of the Coastline Pilot) suggesting a pool and spa moratorium, at least during the drought.
I...
Report Card on Water Gets Failing Grade
Editor:
A flurry of negative comments from a few outraged Laguna Beach protectionists regarding the annual ocean pollution report card by Heal The Bay received...
Amnesty for View Theft
Editor,
Laguna is a paradox of sorts. A landslide strikes Bluebird Canyon and the city unifies to help. People open their homes, they voluntarily inflict...
In Support of Mayor Boyd
Editor,
We strongly support Mayor Kelly Boyd’s desire for and leadership position in acquiring revisions to the city’s View Ordinance.
We find it unconscionable anyone would...