A Call for Change
Editor,
I have not paid as much attention to local politics as I should have until recently when I became familiar with the proposed Social...
Remembering Bygone Merchants
Editor,
After attending a most enjoyable evening of the “Lagunatics” show, one of the numbers “Down in Laguna,” listed about five long gone downtown businesses.
My...
Local Currents: Beware the Jabberwock
“"Beware the Jabberwock, my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
The frumious Bandersnatch!"
-- from the Lewis Carroll poem...
Small Town Memories
By Natalie Hills
I watched the City Council candidates on TV. Mr. Whalen talked about how hard it is to raise kids in Laguna, keep them...
Taxpayers Endorse Dicterow
The Laguna Beach Taxpayers Association will oppose Measure CC, the Laguna Beach Open Space Acquisition and Preservation Parcel Tax Measure, on the Nov. 6...
Taking Stock
Stocks, Elections And The Long-Term Perspective
The stock market is a curious beast. It attracts a large number of observers, some of whom attributed market...
Green Light
Finishing a Legacy Begun by Others
The open space initiative on this year's ballot has raised questions and inspired debate. People naturally want to know...
Culture Karma: Feeding a Literary Appetite
Laguna is known for the arts. Fine arts. We also have a lot of good music, compliments of Laguna Beach Live, and fabulous dance,...
Marine Activist Nets Nonprofit a Big Donor
Laguna Bluebelt ocean activist Michael Beanan received Orange County’s first Cox Conserves Hero Award, earning the Laguna Bluebelt Coalition a $5,000 contribution towards its...
Water District General Manager Retires
South Coast Water District General Manager Mike Dunbar announced his retirement effective Friday, Oct. 12 at a special board meeting where Betty Burnett was...
Mothering Heights: A Survivor’s Strategy
Here’s my speech: Get a mammogram yearly, examine your breasts monthly, and exercise daily. If you have breast cancer in your family, have dense...
Parents Club’s Goblins Invade Downtown
Laguna Beach Parents Club members and their little monsters outfitted in Halloween costumes will parade together Thursday, Oct. 25, at 4:30 p.m. across the...
A Tax-Deductible Reason to Winnow Your Wardrobe
Boutique Benefit plans a collection drive for gently used clothing and accessories this Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s...
Inside View of Architect Who Shaped Laguna
The public is invited to a slide presentation on the works of architect Chris Abel, who designed over 200 homes in Laguna Beach. His...