Former Student Praises Utt’s Even-Handed Lessons
Editor:
I'm writing in response to Jennifer Welsh-Zeiter's letter to the editor (“Thanks for Not Teaching”) posted April 20, 2017.
Indy guest columnist James Utt was my...
Letter: All Nonprofits Should Disclose Public Documents
The debate over PACs in Laguna has seen both sides accusing the other of misleading the public. There is a simple solution. All nonprofits...
Rollinger’s Praises
Editor,
Flooding in the canyon and the downtown business district has
devastated property and businesses and even cost lives.
I own a house in Laguna Canyon, behind...
The Heisler building : cultural impacts to the City
Editor,
City Council member Verna Rollinger’s recent commentary regarding “preservation over restoration” of historic buildings and their ability to comply with Mills Act standards disregarded...
Project Enables Uncivil Behavior
Editor,
I must finally write this letter to express my frustration and sadness about what is happening in our beloved town. The homeless problem has...
Friend Casts a Vote With Confidence
Editor,
I am proud to say that I have known Michele (Oliver) Hall for over 10 years. Michele has integrity, is highly intelligent and makes...
Death Penalty Wrong on Many Levels
Editor,
The issue of the death penalty has been in the news again:
Studies after studies have shown that the cost of the long appeal...
Proposed Plan Ignores City’s Worst Access Spots
Editor,
Re: Mr. Lawson’s letter (“Emergency Access We can Live With,” Feb. 17 edition:
This city has long ignored the access issues of the safety element...
Letter: In Defense of Taking a Knee
Editor,
"Our lives begin and end the day we become silent about the things that matter." –Martin Luther King Jr.
This is why NFL players taking...
Singing a Garden’s Praises
Editor,
I am a long-term Laguna resident and love this community for its physical beauty and its character of engagement.
Currently I am chair of the...
Showdown Coming for SHO
Editor,
Re: “Where’s the Fire?” Local Currents, Oct. 12 letters.
This once again is David Vanderveen at his best, nailing truth about the proposed Social Host...
Letter: Let’s Rethink Transportation
A rare “silver lining” of the COVID-19 crisis is a respite from the huge volume of day tripper tourists and traffic clogging our town....
Greater Need for Pet Store Than Bank Branches
Editor,
(The letter was also sent to Shelter Bay Retail Management)
I am writing to you to express concerns regarding the proposed lease to Chase Bank...
Letter: More Missing Planks
One of the key planks in Larry Nokes’ campaign platform reads: “Continue to add Outdoor Dining and Pedestrian-Friendly Malls”
While on the surface the idea...
Let’s Stop Ocean Pollution
Editor,
This letter was also sent to the City Council.
In a recent survey, 87% of Laguna Beach respondents indicated "ocean health" as their Number 1...