Correction:
An article in the Jan. 31 edition incorrectly identified Haleigh Burnett as the Patriot Day Parade’s junior citizen of the year. In fact she...
Patchwork: Rode Trip
by Chris Quilter
Firmly convinced of the superiority of my driving skills, I'm a lousy passenger. Drivers generally put up with my involuntary gasps, Vulcan...
More Than Rain Distinguishes North from South
Editor,
I've just returned from a six-week sojourn in Portland, Ore. Quite a contrast to O.C. I rode a bicycle maybe 100 miles a week on average. There...
City Hosts ‘Open for Business’ Workshop
The next “Open for Business” workshop, for business owners and others interested in opening or expanding businesses in Laguna Beach, will take place on...
Lack of Civility Prompts Legislation
Editor,
Mace Morse (“A View Embellished by Trees,” Letters, Feb. 22) writes some stinging code in response to the Parable of the Top Hat: "Before...
A Faerie’s Wish!
As one of the Laguna Wish Faeries, I was disappointed by something that happened this year on Hospitality Night. The popcorn venders (sponsored by the...
Eavesdrops
Family in Action
What’s the matter?
Nothing’s the matter.
You look like something’s the matter.
No. Really, Janice, I’m fine.
Well something’s wrong.
No really Janice. I’m fine.
Well something’s not...
Controversy Over Cuba Continues
Editor,
Re: the letter from Katy Moss (“Another Perspective on Cuba,” Letters, July 10)
Basically, everything she stated about Cuba is true. It is a dictatorship....
Praise for Pet Parade Judges
Editor,
My husband Jerry and I, with our two red Labradors, Red Waggin and Salsa Maria, attended the 17th annual Pet Parade & Chili Cookoff. We...
Speakers’ Corner: 40 Years Ago
By Penny Elia
Baby boomers may remember the Beatles’ lyric, “It was 20 years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play.” How long...
Visioning is What They Do Best
Editor,
Last week I attended Mobility Planning Meeting and Visioning, an open workshop organized by the LB Planning Commission to familiarize attendees with the the...
Thanksgiving from Scratch
By Pam Tallman
This Thanksgiving I hope there's no repeat of last year's embarrassing potato incident. As designated cook for all our family Thanksgivings, I'd...
Skateboard Critic Shares Her View
Editor,
May I give my reason why I am against skateboarding in Laguna Beach?
Many years ago I was walking my late dog, Fifi, on the...
Heart Talk
Sleepy Students
There has been a kerfuffle recently over possibly moving the start of the school year to an earlier date in August. As a...
Letter: LB Democratic Club Addresses Ann Christoph’s Column
Local elections can be difficult to navigate, especially for people who are aligned with one political party or another. Like-minded individuals can often find...