Letter: ’93 Fire touched the lives of Lagunans
The terrible Laguna Beach wildfire was thirty years ago, taking place on October 27, 1993. This unsolved crime was quite an event, touching the...
Letter: City should use electric lawn care equipment
I’ve noticed that the City maintenance workers use gas-powered weed wackers (trimmers), mowers and other equipment that is readily available these days in battery-powered...
Letter: DRB process rife with abuse
Has anyone noticed unexpected development near your property recently? It could be recent changes in Community Development (CD) started under the ex-city manager; I...
Letter: City manager survey poorly constructed
The City Council should abandon this so-called “survey” on desirable traits of city manager candidates.
It’s great that they recognize concerns about selecting the next...
Letter: Woods Cove undergrounding assessment concerns
I write to you as a fifth-generation Laguna Beach local deeply rooted in this community, expressing my concerns about the Woods Cove Undergrounding assessment...
Letter: Response to Billy Fried’s Oct. 6 opinion piece
In his Oct. 6 guest column, Billy Fried expresses outrage that George Weiss has had the temerity to defend himself against the factually bereft...
Letter: Remove American flag on K9 harness
I read the Laguna Beach City Newsletter on Oct. 12, 2023. It depicted a picture of the Laguna Beach Police Dog Cooper wearing a...
Letter: Be wise about plastic use
Dear readers, I am a 10-year-old who lives in Laguna Beach, just like you. I have noticed a problem not just here but almost...
Letter: The man who saved his friend’s house
As we approach the 30-year anniversary of the massive 1993 Laguna Fire, I reflect back on that October day and my friend, Hans Ahlstrom...
Letter: What truly constitutes fairness?
In the heart of Woods Cove, a critical decision is unfolding – the formation of an assessment district for the undergrounding of utilities. Ballots...
Letter: Whalen, Kempf represent most of Laguna
I think responding to a person writing a letter to the editor is very important so our community will not think that one view...
Letter: Take action on ADU state mandates
Last week, Village Laguna hosted a well-attended meeting about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and their impact on Laguna Beach residents.
Assemblywoman Diane Dixon, Laguna...
Letter: Logic and data show two pools are ideal
The recent LBUSD Board study session to finalize the Facilities Master plan and the pool should have been a business meeting. After all, they...
Letter: Let us restore trust in city government
It seems a targeted effort is underway to vilify councilmember Weiss over costs and causes of the separation of former city manager Dupuis with...
Letter: Let’s hope next city manager is more effective
There has been a lot of noise about the departure of former Laguna Beach City Manager Shoreh Dupuis (such as Fried’s screed a couple...