Community Datebook 11/9/12
Congressman Presides Over Veterans Day Honors
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, of the 46th Congressional District, will be the keynote speaker on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11,...
American Legion Conducts Patriot Day Ceremony
On Tuesday, Sept. 11, the Laguna Beach American Legion will conduct a Patriot Day ceremony to honor all patriots, the victims of the Sept....
Helicopters a Worse Offender
Editor,
Thank you for bringing attention to the airplane noise over Laguna and Newport Coast. It has reached epic proportions of getting out of control...
Making Your Vote an Informed One
Editor,
On Nov. 6 we will be exercising our right to participate in the democratic process by voting for not only school board members and...
Quilters Win Top Prize in VFW Post’s Raffle
Local residents Charlie and Ann Quilter held the winning ticket for an iPad Mini 2, the top prize in VFW Post 5868’s raffle fundraiser.
The...
It’s Time to Speak Up to Protect the Coastline
Editor:
Like many fellow Laguna Indy readers, I was raised in Laguna Beach and am deeply protective of both our city's natural beauty and wonderful...
Dreaming of a Green Laguna
Editor,
Green architect Chris Prelitz's proposal to transform and revitalize Laguna Beach as an eco-destination is right on the money (“Eco-Trade Not to be Ignored,”...
Building Character With Every Swing
Editor,
On the first day of spring I drove by Riddle Field. The scene was alive with kids and the promise of a new season,...
Picture This: Photo Contest Winners Announced
Indy photo contributor Mitch Ridder took first place in the city’s “My Laguna” photo contest in the adult category.
Second and third place went to...
Gem Sparkles Another Weekend
Editor,
'Shirley Valentine" at Laguna Playhouse is the best show! I didn't want it to end. I want to know what happens to these people. "Shirley Valentine...
Praise for a Youngster’s Inquisitive Civic Interest
Editor,
I attended the April 18 city council meeting and sitting behind me was a man with a young boy – perhaps 9 or 10...
Salary Story Provides a Community Resource
Editor:
Thanks, Indy, for publicizing the salaries of Laguna's nonprofit executives ("Top Nonprofit Execs Earn 6 Figure Salaries," Aug. 29).
I assume the salaries you reported...
Letter: Iseman Defends Against Opportunistic Developers
The first time I saw Toni I didn’t really see her. She was a young princess flitting through the canyon, coming up for air ever...
What Short-Term Rentals Cost Us
Editor,
In defense of short-term rentals, economics was the debated issue on both sides, not loneliness. The following economic rebuttal argument, presented by the anti-short...
Figures in Error on Home Sales Story
Editor,
In regards to the front page article on home sales: “Good News & Bad Bad News,” Jan. 27.
The author refers to " high levels...