Locals Greet the Season
Photos by Mary Hurlbut
Sampling a Hospitality Night Tradition
Go into the kitchen and see a behind the scenes video of tamale making sold on Hospitality...
July 4 Crowds Celebrate Freedom in Myriad Ways
By Allison Jarrell, Special to the Independent
Hundreds of Laguna residents gathered on Brooks Street to celebrate the nation’s independence, honor local servicemen, and commemorate...
William Wendt: Nature’s Faithful Interpreter
By Jean Stern, Special to the Independent
Laguna Beach is widely know as an Artists’ Colony, and today, looking at
the abundance of art galleries, one would...
The Abel Legacy: Four Generations Of Art And Architecture
You can find their creations from one end of town to the other, both hill and dale. From iconic architecture to elaborate wood carvings to fine art and jewelry, the Abel family has been a major part of Laguna history for over 74 years.
Indy on Vacation
The proliferation of online social media platforms has understandably depressed the number of vacation photos submitted to the Independent in recent years. So has...
Stand-Out Entries Reap Parade Honors
The following is a list of winning entries in the 54th edition of the Patriots Day Parade, which took place despite showers and cool...
A Jury of Your Piers
By Andy Hedden, Special to the Independent
Editor’s Note: With El Nino storms again lashing Southern California piers, we figured readers would enjoy stepping again...
A New Champ Skims to Shore
And division winners, according to the Vic website:
Pro men’s division
Tim Fulton
Austin Keen
Blair Conklin
Max Bourne
Sammy Stinnett
Teddy Vlasis
Johnny Salta
Perry Pruitt
Pro women’s division
Keiao Gucwa-Bucasas
Casey Kiernan
Alexandra Badie
Pipa Pinto
Silvia...
South Swell Lifts 54th Brooks Contest
A welcome swell with waves of as much as 10 feet provided the engine for the 54th running of the annual Brooks Street Surfing...
Don’t Overlook Arch Beach Heights When Looking for Laguna History
By Suzanne Dunn, Special to the Independent
When my realtor told me three years ago that my $1 million plus home was a great Laguna...
The ‘Movies’ Come to Town
Film Plays A Starring Role In Smithcliffs’ History
By Jane Janz, Special to the Independent
Barbara Isch, an 18-year old native daughter of Laguna wrote in...
Patriotism Steps Beyond Red, White and Blue
By Charlie Warner, Special to the Independent
The Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association float featuring a roller-skating mime and dancers whirling in traditional Mexican costumes...
A Fifth-Generation Family Traces Their History to the Gold Rush
By Eric Kirkland, Special to the Independent
A Laguna Home Companion feature
The Kirkland family of Laguna Beach traces its lineage to the gold fields of...