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Letters to the Editor

Letter: The tree must be removed

Regarding Ann Christoph’s recent Indy column, “Too Late Smart,” where she went to great lengths to describe the death of an oak tree near her home and her opinion of why it died. She then admitted that she presided over the death of nearly all of the mature trees...

Letter: Mean Girls was Broadway quality 

Thank you, Indy, for your cover story on our LBHS production of “Mean Girls.” You referenced a quote that said it was “Broadway quality,” so after reading your article, we immediately bought tickets for Saturday night’s performance, and you were absolutely right. Broadway quality all the way. From the first...

Letter: New preschool fee needs recalibration

I applaud the Laguna Beach Unified School District for opening a new preschool this coming fall. One of the benefits of this preschool is its long hours, benefiting working parents. It does seem, however, that an organization willing to spend megabucks on an extravagant new pool could maybe afford...

Letter: Ralph’s is a community meeting place

My first disagreement with Billy Fried was his denigration of Ralph's, my town square. I go there every day. I am greeted in every aisle by friends, neighbors and the staff. We laugh and joke, complain about the tourists and traffic, and congratulate ourselves on the weather and our...

Letter: Response to Billy Fried’s Column

I understand that Indy policy is to avoid comments, good or bad, about local businesses. Perhaps an exception in this case? Regarding Billy Fried's Guest Opinion of March 8, he describes our local Ralph's Market as "foul" and that it falls short in several aspects. As an 18-year resident...

Letter: Have your voice heard on community pool project

A community pool is on the agenda of the March 12 City Council meeting. While much discussion has been ongoing about the need to update the current 25meter high school pool, the school district has done its best to circumvent the city from influencing this project. In December of last...

Letter: Presidential vs. city politics

Now that the United States Supreme Court has unanimously decided that states cannot singlehandedly remove Donald Trump from state ballots in a federal election, there is a sigh of relief that at least one form of our government still abides by the US Constitution instead of the swampy corruption...

Letter: City Council should agree to place term limits on the agenda

Only a self-indulgent career politician expects to serve more than two terms in office. Resident voters seek the opportunity of term limits as a ballot measure. It appears to be a "conflict of interest" to expect seated politicians to limit themselves to two terms to enable new candidates the...

Letter: Response to Billy Fried’s column

Last week, Billy Fried—overtourism's best friend—suggested opening the Festival of the Arts venue for increased use in his Indy column on March 1. What's wrong with Billy's picture? Hm. There is no mention of what loud uses might be allowed, no mention of glutting the town with many more day-trippers,...

Letter: Replace Gelson’s with Stater Bros

It was good to see our Laguna Beach Mayor Sue Kempf show some concern about the fact that Gelson's market in South Laguna is closing on March 2. T hey say the market is leased from the Aliso Creek Plaza landlords. The City Council is responsible for the general welfare...