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Kim Carr to run for 36th State Senate District
Huntington Beach councilmember Kim Carr announced her candidacy for the newly drawn 36th State Senate District, which now includes Laguna Beach, on Tuesday.
The district now runs along the Orange County coastline from San Clemente to Seal Beach and stretches inland to several West County cities. Karr plans to run...
Winners announced for 2021 Laguna Bluebelt photo contest
During the endless pandemic, 63 photographers turned to the ocean for solace, solitude and inspiration in capturing the beauty and biodiversity of Laguna’s Bluebelt – a network of State Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
The 2021 Laguna Bluebelt Photo Contest awarded over $2,000 in cash and prizes to contestants, encouraging them...
Judge ends Honarkar’s latest receivership after creditor request
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has ended the receivership overseeing a prominent Laguna Beach real estate investor’s companies, including the entity managing Hotel Laguna.
Judge James C. Chalfant dismissed the case brought by Delaware-based Coastline Loans LLC, the latest creditor for a group of entities controlled by 4G...
Letter: Development Done Right
With Laguna threatened by mega-development schemes, many residents are looking for development done right. Look no further than 496 N. Coast Hwy.– a newly renovated building featuring offices and a wine tasting room. Designed by architect Morris Skenderian and built by Oligino Construction (both Laguna businesses), this building represents...
Letter: Councilmember Peter Blake Calls Johanna Felder a Liar
Your readers should be interested in an exchange of emails that I recently had with Laguna Beach Councilman Peter Blake.
Aug. 27, 2021 Gene Felder email to Peter Blake:
Councilman Peter Blake,
At the Aug. 24, 2021 City Council meeting, from the dais, you interrupted my wife Johanna Felder from providing public...
Exclusive Pageant of the Masters Experiences Return to The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Make It an Unforgettable Summer
By LB Indy Team Member
Escape to The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel with two exclusive overnight experiences celebrating the beloved Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters. Enjoy premium tickets and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Pageant, one of the most unique productions in the world...
Business of the Week – The Well
The Well: Find Your Way to Wellness
With an already thriving personal training business that launched in 1995, it was only natural for The Well owner Brian Wisely to take the next step and open his own fitness studio in Laguna Beach, a move he made in 2008.
Brian, who grew...
Laguna Beach locals roll up sleeves to boost spirits during pandemic
As the reality of COVID-19 came crashing down on Orange County a year ago, Laguna Beach native Jason Garza and Ashley Moseley were among many residents who hustled to find purpose during the crisis.
“Usually what happens around town is they try to get over elaborate plans… but every single...
Laguna Beach hasn’t cited any businesses for flaunting stay at home order
Laguna Beach hasn’t fined any businesses for violating a regional health order that bans on-site dining at restaurants, the city manager shared Monday.
An absence of enforcement action could reflect Laguna Beach restauranteurs' willingness to limit their operations to only delivery and takeout.
“The City is still working with restaurants to...
Laguna Canyon trail takes beating from mountain bikers
Tex Haines considers the trails and hills behind his Laguna Canyon home to be his church.
After years of hiking, the Victoria Skimboards co-founder has developed a keen eye capable of spotting a California whipsnake slithering through tall grass and a patch of pesky poison oak shrouded in scrub. He’s...