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...
Letter: Sweetwater Car Wash site project raises questions
I am writing about a concerning issue uncovered at the Sweetwater car wash site. It seems the project architect and involved city development staff...
Letter: Science behind climate change is undeniable
Do not expect Mr. Hellewell to alter his willingness to attribute authority to individuals whose pronouncements have been repeatedly, for years, thoroughly debunked.
To...
Letter: LBUSD pool project can’t be rushed
The LBUSD appears singularly focused on approving a $16 million expenditure to construct an Olympic-size 50-meter pool, doubling the size of the current LBHS/community...
Letter: It’s time to move on
It’s time to end the divisiveness in Laguna.
We have a new city council, a new city attorney and a new city manager coming. There...
Letter: Be informed before Woods Cove undergrounding vote
Since the early 70s, Joe Chiquete was known as the “czar of undergrounding” in Laguna Beach, overseeing the city’s efforts in this area until...
Letter: Lagunans have right to know where tax dollars go
Let’s take a brief look at where we are. We have lost our city manager, and it will now take an estimated five to...
Letter: Not convinced there was workplace harassment
Ever since the city manager put out a notice of a closed session regarding the complaint from herself regarding workplace harassment, it seems that...
Letter: Can’t we all just get along?
Can't we all just get along here? Rodney King's words seem to echo throughout City Hall, with calls from the council to put past...