Stop Using Trees as WMD
Editors,
Once again I agree with Ms. Christoph about saving some of the oldies but goodies – now if she only would jump down from...
Support for an Overdue Investment
Editor,
How many years does it take for a world-renowned artist colony to build a village entrance? You know, that inviting reminder to her tourists that...
Dropping the Ball on Drinking and Driving
As New Year’s Eve weekend approaches and the merriment that follows the holiday ensues, a warning about its consequences rings a sobering note as...
Letter: Concerning BLM Columns
The two columns concerning Black Lives Matter highlight the importance of research. Millions of Americans have participated in typically peaceful protests in support of...
Local Election Review and Import
Editor:
City Council elections are important. This is the level of government that can affect you most directly. There are two incumbents and three challengers...
Tree Cutting Rules Now In Effect
A recently adopted a tree removal ordinance that requires obtaining a permit to cut private trees in three categories took effect this week.
Property owners...
Outdoor Hoarders Create Visual Blight
Editor,
As I walk around many neighborhoods and talk to folks who live in them, an issue that seems to plague many comes up frequently...
Lost in Translation – Christmas
By Sally Eastwood
It’s December and the holiday season is upon us. Ah, the holidays: time of year that the U.S. and my home country,...
Heart Talk
A Place of Healing and Warmth
“Good morning James, what can we do for you?” This is not the type of greeting that most patients...
What’s New at the Susi Q?
Floral Design Class
Floral design instructor Debby Neville is back working her magic for classes from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on four Fridays...
Obituary: Arthur Andrew Wexell
May 22, 1992 - May 10, 2021
Arthur Wexell—affectionately and famously known to his family and friends as Wex—passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2021,...
Historical Society Unveils New Photos
The public is invited to the Laguna Beach Historical Society’s program about recently acquired historic images, which takes place Tuesday, April 30, at 7:30...
Opinion: Musings on the Coast
Let’s Bring Back Stoning
This one is too good to pass up.
As you may know, Councilmember Peter Blake recently was “censured” for his “bad...
Mauli Ola Raises Awareness for Cystic Fibrosis
Laguna Beach’s Mauli Ola Foundation, in its fifth year educating the public about the connection between ocean exercise and cystic fibrosis, hosted surf experience...
Who Killed Taxpayer Watchdog?
Editor:
Always discerning, J.J. Gasparotti asks, “Have we become so prosperous that fiscal responsibility is no longer a concern?” (“Money for Nothing” in the March...