Town Crier

Patrons of the fifth annual Alternative Christmas Market, sponsored by the Neighborhood Congregational Church’s JOY (Justice, Outreach and You) Ministry, contributed $6,079 to 14...

Laguna Beach’s Elizabeth Volpicelli was presented by her father, Louis, at the 60th anniversary of the Coronet Debutante Ball at a Beverly Hills hotel...

Editor: 
Mr. Reckas’s article “Scientists, Anglers’ Views Cloud the Route Towards a Marine Reserve,” Dec. 25 edition,  took a lot of space to say our fisheries...

Editor, What a treat to learn that Caltrans would be doing overnight work during Christmas week! Imagine the paychecks that must generate when four people...

Editor,             I wanted to take a moment and write to you about a few exemplary individuals within our community whom I think deserve a...

Editor, Just wondering … Does everyone know the work that Sande St. John is doing here in Laguna? How many people she has helped? She...

Editor:    Here is a New Year resolution for about 15 percent of Laguna Beach residents to consider.  The 15 percent are those who do...

E-mail letters to: [email protected] Letters to the Editor serve as an important Laguna forum. This paper will provide space to nearly all who wish to express...

Ten Percent into a New Century     Far away from Laguna, into a different life, a life of family that takes us in when we are...

By Tony Crowell Stocks had a good year in 2009, anticipating the economic recovery that began in the fall. Both the stock market and the...

Film Plays A Starring Role In Smithcliffs’ History By Jane Janz, Special to the Independent Barbara Isch, an 18-year old native daughter of Laguna wrote in...

Organizers for the Laguna Relief and Resource Center’s annual Boutique Benefit fundraiser are asking for donations of clothing and accessories, which can be dropped...

Edited by Andy Hedden, with contributions from Patricia Truman. The next time you’re on the 200 block of Ocean Avenue, stand across the street from...

By Jane Petty Janz, Special to the Independent The history of 422 North Coast Highway involves several of the families that came to Laguna very...