Design Review Criteria Need Updating
Editor,
In Laguna Beach there is a project approved by the city’s Design Review Board in my neighborhood, and I am looking again at how...
Why Does the Playhouse Get a Pass?
Editor,
What a deal for the Laguna Beach Playhouse: a "waiver" by our City Council on the $15,000 annual rent.
Any chance we can get a...
In Rebuttal to Michael Ray’s Column
Editor,
I was appalled when I read Michael Ray's column of Jan. 20. The Indy requests that letters to the editor be about local issues, yet...
Campaigns Encourage DUIs
Editor,
It's amazing to me that any candidate for office (including Kelly Boyd) would have a campaign party at the Marine Room or any other...
Local Implications of Global Climate Change
Editor,
Last week’s Indy carried letters from two gentlemen responding to my column. One correspondent saw no evidence of global climate change in Laguna Beach,...
Home Sale Re-examined
Editor,
Randy Kraft's article "Home Sales: Good News & Bad News" in last week’s Indy contained errors that and I would like to address. Ms....
Making Sure Kids Are Wise to the Pitfalls
Editor,
(This is a reply to David Vanderveen’s Local Currents column on “Mutual Responsibility”)
Yes, I am the dad who called David to get the scoop...
Make Tracks to See Lonesome Traveler
Editor,
“Lonesome Traveler” is a musical hit in every sense of the word! Run, don’t walk, to get your tickets to this Laguna Playhouse performance!...
Shifty Tax Cuts
Editor,
The short article, “Home buyers to pay for tax cuts” by Richard Cirelli in his column, ”Ask the Expert” is something every taxpayer should...
Global Warming: Where’s the Warmth?
Editor,
The 24th year of global warming hysteria was inaugurated appropriately enough by Tom Osborne with his annual “warm mongering” statement in last week’s Indy....
Warm Water Rising
Editor,
Recent reporting and comments about global warming do not include information on the increase in the ocean’s sea-level, or what properties in Laguna Beach...
Citizen Appreciation for Civil Servants
Editor,
(This letter was also addressed to the city manager and other city staff.)
I need to take a moment to tell you about Ann Marie...
Suggestions for More Resources Conservation
Editor,
Village Laguna is grateful for all the city has done to meet its commitment to the U.S. Mayor’s Agreement on climate change. We support...
Excess Harvests Most Welcome
Editor,
Last week, a Ms. Harrison called us at the Laguna Food Pantry. It seems she has more oranges and lemons from her trees than...
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Open Space Initiative: Our “Home On the Range”