Laguna Beach Local News

By Christopher Trela | NB Indy Native New Yorker Alec Glasser, founder of The Drake Restaurant in Laguna Beach, became passionate about music while attending public school programs in Queens. He learned to play saxophone, clarinet and flute, and even played gigs with teen bands at upscale resorts. Glasser also spent...

By Tasmin McGill, Guest Contributor Fire pit removal and a rainbow-themed lifeguard tower celebrating Pride were discussed during the Laguna Beach City Council meeting on May 16. Residents gathered in person and via Zoom to express concerns and share thoughts on the next steps for the South Laguna beaches.  Following the...

May 18 DUI, unlicensed driver. Alicia Daniela Sosa Hernandez, 23, of Santa Ana was arrested on suspicion of driving unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol. She was held on a $5,500 bail. Battery. Ella Rose Myer, 19, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was arrested on suspicion of battery of spouse, ex-spouse...

May 11 DUI, driving while addicted, felony possession of controlled narcotics. Joaquin Andres Zambrano Garcia, 28, of Perris was arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle while addicted to drugs and alcohol, felony possession of controlled narcotics for sale, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, possession of a...

Laguna Beach High School student-athletes officially committed to an NCAA Division I or Division II school that has offered them a scholarship to play for a sports team on Wednesday. Those who signed include Brady Bumgardner, Water Polo, Redlands University; Shea Blanchard, Baseball, Hawaii Pacific University; Joey Capobianco, Baseball,...

Team of Crisis Intervention Specialists will Support Local Law Enforcement and First Responders with Community Mental Health and Wellness By LB Indy Staff  Be Well OC has partnered with Laguna Beach to establish a Mobile Response Team to provide mental health and wellness to Laguna Beach. The program was approved for...

The Orange County Superior Court issued a temporary restraining order to Mo Honarkar on May 5 restricting the local real estate developer, and those acting on his behalf, from coming within 200 feet of Hotel Laguna, 14 West and several other properties, currently disputed between investor group Continuum Analytics...

Joseph Kleitsch: Abroad and At Home in Old Laguna, is the newest exhibition on offer at the Laguna Art Museum. The exhibit will be available to view from June 24 through Sept. 24 and showcases the work of Joseph Kleitsch, an important California Impressionist painter born in Hungary in...

May 3 Civil rights violation, obstructing a peace officer, battery. Wyatt Don Bell, 42, of Dana Point was arrested on suspicion of violating civil rights by force or threat of force, obstructing a peace officer and battery on person. He was held without bail.  Contempt of court. Leon Manning, 31, of...