Laguna Beach Local News

By Caedman Welch, LBHS senior and member of the school's "Walking for Water" club Meet Susan Hough. The 13-year resident of Laguna Beach not only...

Here We Go Again By Mark D. Crantz City Council delays Promenade Project. Here we go again using that dreaded word. Delay. Let’s say it again,...

Robin Aaron Culp passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side on March 4, 2024, at the age of 53, after...

On April 4, the Laguna Board of REALTORS executive vice president Bobbie Jordan, along with other accomplished women of Orange County, received a prestigious...

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...

Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, also serving Saddleback Valley, is excited to announce its upcoming summer camp programs, tailored to provide safe,...

Dive into Ocean Institute’s Summer Camp! Our week-long camps promise an immersive journey into the wonders of marine science and maritime history! Whether sailing on...

For beginners, choosing the right broker is a pivotal decision. A suitable broker not only offers an accessible platform for entering the trading world...

  Discover Unparalleled Pet Care at Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center Welcome to Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center, where your pet's health and happiness are our...

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 Beach City Council tapped former Newport Beach City Manager Dave Kiff as its new city manager during its Tuesday, April 9 meeting. After an...

Celebrating Our Volunteers By Lynette Brasfield  When I considered retiring, I researched potential volunteering opportunities. I’m not good with children, feared that I’d want to take...

Back during the holidays, I wrote a Christmas column saying I only wanted our beloved little radio station to survive. It was struggling due...

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...

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...

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...

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...