Questions Raised Over Vendor Contracts
Editor:
In an article about the new city budget, (“City Reverses its Red Ink,” May 18) I was pleased to see that it is in...
Restoring a Cathedral of Views
Editor,
People visit Laguna Beach for the art, yes, but mainly for the climate, the beach, and the waterfront hotels and restaurants that offer beautiful...
Parents of Some Skateboarders Would Be Appalled
Editor,
Recently we have had an influx of skateboarders flying down Bluebird, which is okay as long as they stay off of private property. I...
Criminalizing Homelessness Worsens the Situation
Editor,
Criminalizing homelessness by harassing, arresting or jailing the poor because they have nowhere else to go but the street should sicken all of us.
If...
With Character Intact, a Strong Economy Will Follow
Editor:
The final paragraph in the July 18 Indy story about the selection of the urban planner is most provocative. Bob Chapman is quoted as...
Letter: No Need to Underground the Canyon
This election is quite unique. Never before = City Council Elections has two empty seats and third seat with incumbent who didn’t quit gracefully...
A Looming Threat
Editor,
If you think traffic is bad now - just wait. The City of Irvine is in the process of approving more than 10,000 residential...
Uneducated Patriots?
Editor,
For those who regard our new 'sculpture' in Heisler Park as patriotic art.
Today is 9/11 and I heard the host of the OC Television...
Dissenter’s Viewpoint Receives Outpouring of Support
Editor,
"Thank you, thank you, to the many, many people who reached out to support and thank me for my "Lesson in Intolerance" column, and for exposing the ugly underbelly of...
Ugly Signs Exacerbate the Neighborhood
Editor,
We just had the Mozambique "no parking" sign placed in front of our house. It is hideous. Not only is the sign hideous, but...
Time to Tap Reclaimed Water
Editor,
Why doesn’t Laguna Beach have a citywide reclaimed water system like surrounding cities?
Laguna Beach County Water District has no reclaimed water system. Ten million...
Over the Moon Over Recognition
Editor,
I just wanted to thank you so much for your great story on the Children's Holiday Art Palette Contest . . . and all of...
Recapturing Essential Local History
Editor,
Dizz's As Is restaurant is great but it's not 80 years old.I knew Rick and Shannon, the two owners who opened Dizz's in the...
Plastic bags aren’t meant for poop
Editor,
I’d say that justifying the use and promotion of plastic bags for the picking up of dog poop is quite far-fetched in the article,...