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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...

Laguna sports update: Week of April 26

SPRING SPORTS UPDATE BASEBALL (10-16, 3-8)Ā  Laguna's post-season chances ended with some tough losses to Newport Harbor this past week. The Breakers lost 3-0 to the...

Opinion: In a worried world, signs of a pushbackĀ 

By Russ Gerber Soon after departing Houston International Airport, we hit severe turbulence. The pilot came on to warn that because we had to pass...

Contributor Content

Beyond Borders: Budgeting for a Move to the USA or Canada

Relocating to a different country is an exciting prospect, but it comes with its fair share of challengesā€”especially when it comes to the financial...

Beyond MCAT Scores: How To Shine In Your Medical School Application

Getting into a reputable medical school takes more than getting perfect scores on the MCAT. For one, medical school administrations are on the hunt...

How to Care for Your Pine Cone Hill Comforter Sets to Keep It Looking Fresh and New

Pine Cone Hill designs are available in cotton, linens, and blends as well. Since every material has its specific cleaning instructions you should familiarize...

Opinion: OC Supervisor Katrina Foleyā€™s April update

Womenā€™s History Month, Sober Living Homes, Climate Action Plan and more By Katrina Foley, Orange County Supervisor In March,Ā we celebrated Womenā€™s History Month by recognizing trailblazing...

Tickets going fast for Laguna Beach Garden Club’s annual Gate & Garden Tour

Laguna Beach Garden Club is gearing up for its popular Gate & Garden Tour on Saturday, May 4. The annual event, which has sold out...

Logan Montgomery Named Partner at John Stanaland Group

After a collaboration spanning nearly a decade, John Stanaland is thrilled to announce that Logan Montgomery hasĀ been promotedĀ to Partner at John Stanaland Group.Ā Loganā€™s tenacity,...

Obituary: Eugenia Jo Danielson

Eugenia Jo Danielson, born on November 29, 1964, in West Covina, Calif, peacefully passed away on April 6, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz., at the...

Opinion: Wisdom Workout

Spring Cleaning By Susan McNeal Velasquez Attics and basements were a staple of most houses on the East Coast, where I was brought up. The attic...

Opinion: Pet Peeves

Fresh Faces Ahh, I donā€™t think Iā€™m the right guy to write about that. Iā€™m old. My face is older. Howā€™s that possible, you ask?...

The News Continued

Forest Avenue Promenade plan ignites debate over resident inclusionĀ Ā 

By Jackie Connor, Special to the IndependentĀ  Despite some dissent, Laguna Beach City Council agreed to a final plan from April to November to move...

Business of The Week Profile

Business of the Week: Farmers & Merchants Bank

Farmers & Merchants Bank The home of strong liquidity, white-glove service, and a commitment to community F&M Bank has been Californiaā€™s Strongest, since 1907. Thatā€™s not...

Non-Profit Spotlight: The Rotary Club of Laguna Beach

The Rotary Club of Laguna Beach Continues to Make a Positive Impact in the Community The upcoming Grapes for Grads event highlights a year of...

Business of the Week: Coast Hardware Laguna Beach

Coast Hardware Laguna Beach salutes the community! After 100 years of history, Ace Hardware nationwide celebrates a century. Coast Hardware in Laguna Beach has been...

Non-Profit Spotlight: Laguna Beach Garden Club

Not Your Grannyā€™s Garden Club Admit it: you hear ā€œgarden clubā€ and you think of grannies who gather only to chat about begonias... snooze. Shattering...

Opinion: On the can in Japan

By Billy Fried I'm high over the Pacific, returning home from a three-week visit to Japan with my daughter. It was my first timeĀ backĀ in 41...

Opinion: This is where we live

Hop on the Trolley Tour During Heritage Month By Hunter Fuentes and Jon Stordahl May is Heritage Month in Laguna. A free trolley tour of architecturally...

Laguna photographer to share personal retrospective of California counterculture

The Music History Hall Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving American music, will celebrate the music, fashion and culture of Southern California Music...

Drone light show to replace July 4 fireworks

The Laguna Beach night sky will look a little different this Fourth of July as the city council unanimously approved a drone light show...

Laguna Beach police release crime stats for 2023

Report Shows Overall Decrease in Violent and Property Crimes since 2021 The Laguna Beach Police Department reported violent and property crimes were down by seven...