Larry Delaney
Larry Davis Delaney passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at his home in Whitefish, Mont., surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 24,...
Obituary: Remembering Bill Gillespie
Bill Gillespie broke hearts all over Orange County when he died of natural causes Dec. 10 at the age of 79.
By Lori Basheda
The beloved...
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...
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...
Opinion: That’s One Small Block For Man, One Giant Leap For Laguna
Laguna is back! The Promenade on Forest Avenue recently made her debut and was an instant smash, activating downtown with public seating, outdoor dining,...
Laguna Beach Named Among Top Five Small Cities to Visit
Laguna Beach was named among the top five small U.S. cities to visit by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
More than 715,000 Traveler readers...
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 Slant
First Bird Leaves the Nest
To be truly exhausted one must experience a vacation.
My oldest son graduated from Laguna Beach High School a few months...
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...
Letter: Is Poseidon Water Buying A MWDOC Board Majority?
Debbie Neev, a Laguna Beach resident and candidate for District 7 of the Municipal Water District of OC board (MWDOC), received a whopping $35,250,89...
Conversing with Laguna’s Gregarious Greeter
One of Laguna Beach’s endearing facets involves its greeter. Laguna has had a greeter off and on since the late 1800’s starting with Joe...
Friends, Family Support Injured Mom-to Be
Shannon Brown is still unsure what her daughter’s medical insurance will cover. In the meantime, she’s paying out of pocket for acupuncture treatments, which...