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LBUSD awarded for environmental excellence
The Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) has been named a 2024 California Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Honoree by the California Department of Education (CDE) for the district's environmental excellence and demonstrated achievement of the three pillars of the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) program.
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LBOR members celebrate 100th membership meeting
The Laguna Board of REALTORS held its 100th Membership Meeting at the newly renovated Rivian South Coast Theater On April 26.
The sustainable theater space aligned with LBOR's mission and was the perfect backdrop for a movie by Jesse Brossa of Compass, which depicted Laguna Beach and the Laguna Board...
Gallery: Honk delights with 3 sold out shows
Laguna Beach legends Honk took center stage at the Rivian South Coast Theater last weekend, April 26 to 28, for three sold-out performances. The iconic local band played tunes from their Five Summer Stories soundtrack while clips from the 1972 surf classic played on a big screen behind the...
Laguna Art Museum branches out with Jay DeFeo: Trees
Laguna Art Museum will present Jay DeFeo: Trees, showcasing the works of California artist Jay DeFeo (1929-1989).
Set to be on view from Sept. 21 through January 12, 2025, this is the first exhibition dedicated to the artist's fascination with trees and exploration of the natural world.
Jay DeFeo: Trees encompasses...
Gallery: Grapes for Grads toasts to local student success
The 17th annual Grapes for Grads, hosted by the Rotary Club of Laguna Beach this past Sunday, April 27, at the Festival of Arts grounds, was packed with food from local restaurants, musical entertainment by the popular Lake Forest party band Typical Gypsys, art demonstrations by Laguna College of...
Police Log: Week of April 25 to May 1
Thursday, April 25
Flash incarceration, possession of a controlled substance. Feinai Saipani Eli, 49, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance and was put under flash incarceration for violation of probation or to be placed under mandatory supervision. He was held without bail.
DUI, driving on a suspended license, possessing nitrous oxide....
LB Arts Alliance Announces Artist of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award at Art Stars
The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance awarded its famous “Louies” to a talented group of artists and artistic organizations at its 2024 Art Star Awards at the Festival of Arts grounds on Saturday, April 26.
Along with the awards ceremony, guests were treated to entertainment by Laguna JaZz Band, LBHS dancer Eliana Merritt, Laguna Playhouse...
Laguna Playhouse production of ‘Tartuffe’ keeps comedy rolling
By Eric Marchese | Special to the LB Indy
Great comedy is immortal, like “Tartuffe,” Molière’s masterpiece. Even more than 350 years since it was first staged, it still tickles the funny bone. It makes us laugh, but also provokes thought about issues like religious faith, materialism, and the many...
Police Log: Week of April 18 to 24
Thursday, April 18
DUI, driving on a suspended license. Kevin Johan Velazquez, 21, of Anaheim, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence with a suspended license. He was held without bail.
Bench warrant. Jordan Clawson Latham, 46, of Anaheim was arrested on suspicion of an outstanding felony bench warrant. He was held without...
Laguna Board of REALTORS clean up Main Beach for Earth Day
On Monday, April 22, REALTORS and Affiliated Business Partners gathered on a cool, misty, foggy morning to participate in a beach cleanup, which offered a unique opportunity to connect with their communities and make a tangible difference in the environment. Armed with trash bags, gloves, and a shared sense...