Laguna Beach Local News

Amy and Julian Mack, founders of Unconditional Inc., a new Laguna Beach nonprofit dog shelter focused on saving vulnerable and overlooked dogs, have announced Peter Chang as its executive director. The nonprofit said the shelter's mission is to "build a world where people see the value in senior and special...

Excellent weather conditions and warm water greeted a record number of Aquathon attendees at Crescent Bay last Sunday morning, Sept. 25, who gathered for the highly anticipated 36th edition of the local event. However, the much-loved event turned grief-stricken after participant Art Salcido died of a suspected heart attack during...

Tickets are selling fast for The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce's highly-anticipated event, Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival, to be held on Oct. 13 at the Festival of Arts. Taste of Laguna features mouthwatering bites from more than 30 of the Orange County area's best restaurants and food...

Sept. 19 DUI. A 35-year-old Anaheim man was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI. He was held at $2,500 bail. Obstructing an officer, trespassing. John Dominic Bagarozzi, 55, of Lake Forest was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor obstruction of an officer and refusing to leave property. He was held at $500...

New Laguna Beach social club unites community while supporting local creators and businesses It's 7 a.m. on a Tuesday. The sun’s barely had time to peek over the roofs of most Laguna Beach homes, but already, a lively and diverse group of about 20 are gathering on Catalina St., some...

By Tasmin McGill The South Laguna Civic Association hosted a two-hour city council candidate panel Monday over Zoom. Incumbents Sue Kempf and Peter Blake, along with new candidates Alex Rounaghi, Mark Orgill, Jerome Pudwill, Ruben Flores and Louis Weil, discussed a variety of issues that plague Laguna Beach community members. Those...

35-year resident endorsed by Village Laguna, LB Police Employees' Association Jerome Pudwill declared his intention to run for one of three open Laguna Beach City Council seats in November just five weeks ago, relatively late to throw his hat into the ring. Still, the 35-year resident said he felt it...

Wednesday, Sept. 14 DUI. A 28-year-old Canyon Lake woman was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI. She was held at $2,500 bail. Thursday, Sept. 15 Battery. Hamidullah Samiee, 59, of Laguna Beach was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery on a person. He was held at $500 bail.   Bench Warrant. Mario Deleon, 41,...

By Christopher Trela | NB Indy On Saturday, Aug. 27, the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters held its glamorous end-of-summer soirée, a jam-packed night of fine art, living pictures, strolling entertainment, and giveaways. The Wonderful World Soirée welcomed the legendary Priscilla Presley to host the evening, and 10-time...