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Local radio station ushers in new leadership
KXFM announced Thursday that Billy Fried, Cindy Obrand and Jonathan Tufano, well-known Laguna residents and long-time program hosts, have been appointed to the radio station's board of directors.
The trio will replace station founder Tyler Russell McCusker and Chapman University Dean Jerry Price, also an original member.
Fried, Obrand and Tufano...
Festival of Arts: Nurturing local talent, realizing dreams
By Rachelle Cano, Special to the Independent
Native Laguna Beach artist, writer, curator and graphic designer Vanessa Françoise Rothe and her European family moved to Laguna shortly after she was born. The vibrant Southern California artist retreat provided the ideal backdrop for her to cultivate her artistic sensibilities and creativity,...
Laguna Beach City Council selects Dave Kiff as city manager
Laguna Beach City Council tapped former Newport Beach City Manager Dave Kiff as its new city manager during its Tuesday, April 9 meeting.
After an extensive final round interview process with eight city manager candidates, the council unanimously approved Kiff’s employment agreement this week. His official start date is slated...
Breakers Sports Update: Week of April 12
SPRING SPORTS UPDATE
Many Laguna sports teams had to skip spring break due to the district calendar taking the traditional week later than most of the area public schools. The issue will still exist next year as the Breakers will be out-of-step with the other Pacific Coast League schools and...
Police Log: Week of April 3 to 10
Wednesday, April 3
Forging official seal. Ramsey Adam Bilbeisi, 43, Placentia, was arrested on suspicion of forging an official seal, which is a felony. He was held on $20,000 bail.
Possessing a controlled substance, theft. Michelle Brigette Goodman, 56, of Lakewood was arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, theft...
Beyond the break: Tess Booth finds passion in surfing, solo travel and family
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
Blink and you might pass up the beautiful shores of Oak Street Beach. Among the 26 unique shorelines in Laguna Beach, Oak Street is home to not only a marine protected area but also a host of locals like the Booth family, who...
Local nonprofit raises more than $400K for Laguna Beach Schools
SchoolPower, Laguna Beach’s Education Foundation, hosted its 38th Annual Gala Above & Beyond on March 23 at Montage Laguna Beach. Chaired by SchoolPower trustees Ashley Brown and Liz Black, the event grossed more than $400,000 for Laguna Beach Unified School District’s four schools.
“When a community works together to realize a mutual...
Third Street Writers and Laguna Beach’s phone booth artists announce conversation collaboration
No need to hang up the line! The Third Street Writers have joined forces with Candice Brokenshire and Julie Setterholm, the artists who created the Forest Avenue phone booth art installation "We Need to Talk."
The nonprofit writing group has created 14 prose pieces inspired by the project and is...
Obituary: Anneliese Elisabeth Miklosy
5 July, 1927 - 24 December, 2023
Anneliese Elisabeth Miklosy, 96, of Laguna Beach, Calif, widow of Leslie Daniel Miklosy, died peacefully at her Laguna Beach home with son Les George at her bedside.
Anneliese was born July 5, 1927, the youngest of two girls and two boys to parents...
Police Log: Week of March 28 to April 3
Thursday, March 28
Probation violation. Possessing tear gas as a felon, possessing a controlled substance. Byron Carter Brown, 22, was arrested on suspicion of violating parole, convicted felon purchase of tear gas and possessing a controlled substance. He was held without bail.
License suspended. Tommy Crockham, 28, of Henderson, Nevada, was...