Letter: ‘Rammed Earth’ Homes Provide Peace of Mind
In view of the devastating loss of homes most recently, perhaps we should take a look at building homes other than the “stick” houses—that...
Letter: Fire Prevention Should Remain a Priority
I want to thank the Laguna Beach Fire Department, and especially Ray Lardie—he has removed an incredible amount of dry vegetation not only in...
Letter: Where Will They Go on Thanksgiving?
The Woolsey Fire has displaced a reported 250,000 Southern Californians in the last few days. I wonder where these people will be on Thanksgiving?
Clearly,...
Letter: Tale of Two Women
In the aftermath of 2018’s general election, two transcendent local political realities remain. Toni Iseman, targeted for political elimination, was re-elected by a larger majority...
Letter: Be Prepared to Act Fast in a Disaster
The recent devastating fires in LA/Ventura and Northern California should be a less-than-gentle reminder that residents of disaster-prone areas (like Laguna Beach and many...
Just for Laughs
Read the Personals
HEY, GOOD-LOOKING—Branahougan’s Hilltop is having an all-day potluck meal to celebrate Thanksgiving. So bring your lumpy mashed taters, thin runny gravy and onion...
The Kibitzer
How Measure P Went Down in Flames
Now that the elections are over, we can breathe a collective sigh of relief, trash those offensive signs,...
Heart Talk
30 Years Was More Than Enough
Judging from letters to the editor and the fiery exchanges between supporters of Liberate Laguna and Laguna Village, certain...
Special Veterans Day Transit Service
Laguna Beach Transit will be modifying service on Monday, Nov. 12. Coastal Services and services in Top of the World, Bluebird Canyon, Arch Beach Heights,...
American Legion Presents Veterans Day Ceremony
The Laguna Beach American Legion will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony to recognize all veterans for their service protecting our country at 11 a.m....
Elva Irene Ashford
Elva Irene Ashford, a longtime resident of Laguna Beach, died on Nov. 5 of complications due to Alzheimer’s in Glendora.
Elva Ashford was born on...
Wisdom Workout
Are You an Over-Talker or an Over-Listener?
Talking and listening were fraternal twins separated at birth. Their parents were young and immature and so adoption...
Pet Peeves
Mother was very strict when it came to table manners. Rule #1—No elbows on the table. Rule #2—No shirt, no shoes, no service. And...
Does the Wet Suit You
Okay Corral
Marshall Dillon, Miss Kitty, Doc, and Festus can’t vote in Dodge City, Kansas. Not because they are dead, though that could also be...
Finding Meaning
Goodbye Good Ann
Ann Richardson, who quietly served our community for over 20 years as a doer and organizer, has moved on. She fought a...