Fresh, Familiar Faces in New City Hall Posts
In nearly finalizing a department reorganization begun by his predecessor, Laguna Beach’s police chief, Chief Paul Workman announced the promotion to captain of two,...
Supplies Welcomed for Back to School Party
Community organizers are collecting supplies for their annual back-to-school party and BBQ planned for Friday, Aug. 17, at No Square Theater’s Legion Hall, 384...
Jack Sexton
Jack Freed Sexton, 62, a longtime Laguna resident, died suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 2, after a valiant and courageous 26-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Sexton...
Obituary: Rose Skenderian
Rose Skenderian of Laguna Hills died Monday, July 30, 2012 of natural causes at the age of 104.
She was born to the late Mugerdich...
Putting on the White to Aid Pets
Thirty-two couples competed in a Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club tournament in Heisler Park, a fundraiser for Mission Viejo’s Pet Rescue Center.
The recent event...
Garden Celebrates Its Harvest
The South Laguna Community Garden will be celebrating the completion of the Eagle Scout rock project as well as the achievements of gardeners at...
Wisdom Workout: Kaleidoscope Eyes
When my 27-year-old nephew arrived at the family barbeque last week, he greeted me with a hug and a fond memory. “Hi, Aunt...
‘Ruthless!’ The Musical is to Die For
Editor,
As a visitor to Laguna Beach from Florida, I feel compelled to write to you about the finest local theater production I have ever...
Trees Merit a Caution Sign
Editor,
In response to Ms. Blurock’s letter dated Aug. 3, (“Tribute to the ‘old spirit’ of Laguna”), it is incredible to me how one homeowner...
Bikes Detoured Around High-Traffic Zones?
Editor,
A city staff report shows 32 locations for installation of bike racks in the downtown area and park locations. It is noteworthy that bike racks...
Village Matters: Facing up to SONGS
It’s one of those issues. What will we say to our kids when they ask, “Did you speak up?” I hope they don’t have...
Defining Sharrows
Editor,
Have you traveled on Cypress or Hillcrest Streets lately? If so, you may have noticed the painted sharrows on the pavement there. We want...
Mothering Heights: Kardashian vs. Franklin
“I want to be famous,” my 11-year-old tells me. We are standing on Hollywood Boulevard watching the premiere of the new Ben Stiller movie,...
Jack Sexton
Jack Freed Sexton, 62, a longtime Laguna resident, died suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 2, after a valiant and courageous 26-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Sexton...
Taking Stock
Global Bargains
Stocks pushed through the prevailing anxieties to end July with a 2% gain. That put them ahead 10% for the year so far....