Economics Based on People or Cars?
Editor:
I've been canvassing retail businesses around Laguna Beach to get an idea how managers plan for walk-in traffic into their establishments and whether they...
Peeved Over Thoughtless Dog Owners
Editor,
I have lived in Laguna Beach for 50 years, and never cease to love this beautiful town. The population is greater now – of...
Appreciation for Two Articles
Editor,
Thank you so much for including the article about Michael Lewis in the May
27 edition of the Laguna Beach Independent.
I also wanted to let...
Catchy But Inaccurate
Editor,
Your headline caption in the May 27 issue, "Volunteer Tidepool Cops Wanted," is catchy, but misleading and incorrect.
The wonderful members of the Laguna Ocean...
Cheers for Rain Harvesting
Editor,
Like Jane Egly, I did not want to take precious Saturday morning time to listen to Brad Lancaster's talk about harvesting rainwater, but I...
Open Space Plan Lacks Specifics
Editor:
For the past few weeks, there has been a campaign afoot to get property owners to voluntarily hand over $120 per year for a...
Refuting Urban Legends
Editor,
This is in response to Ganka Brown’s May 27 letter regarding Eucalyptus trees.
I am a landscape architect who served on the Orange County Fuel...
Warning to Laguna Taxpayers
Editor,
Don’t sign the petition to add a parcel tax to every property owner in Laguna Beach for the purchase of Open Space.
If you are...
Open Space, Worth the Investment
Editor:
Re: “Thumbs Up for Space” May 27 edition.
Kudos to Steve Dicterow for writing such an eloquent, well-written, and persuasive article about the open space...
Appreciation for Swift Action
Editor,
Unfortunate and sick vandalism occurred on the two canyon tennis courts last Tuesday night after hours, leaving the courts unplayable.
A thank you to Tom...
Open Space Initiative Doesn’t Compute
Editor,
Promoters of the open space initiative for Laguna Beach claim the $20 million dollars it raises by imposing additional taxes on every property owner...
No Pyrotechnics for this Veteran, Please
Editor,
I find the argument regarding such frivolous displays as wonderfully reflective of patriotism or nationalistic pride not only bogus, but hysterically ridiculous (“Show to...
Another Voice Against Pyrotechnics
Editor,
Thanks Roger, for putting to words things that have long bothered me about our “celebrations” surrounding the 4th of July.
As a mother, environmental advocate,...
Don’t be Fooled Again
Editor,
If we are very lucky, Arnold's increased sales tax of several years ago will finally end on June 30th. That's the good news but...
Taking a Color Trip
Editor,
Color is where it’s at. The summer street banners make our town a more colorful place. Our gardens are colorful too and strike a...