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Opinion: Pet Peeves

Emanual By Mark D. Crantz I envisioned my later years to be one of coasting. Ah, you know, retirement, a period of time when you aren’t...

Opinion: Concerning City Council

By Michèle Monda The City Council has become a black hole into which questions asked by councilmembers and residents disappear—totally ignored, not answered and never...

Opinion: Musings On The Coast

Blue Moon      For maybe six months, I had been dating the woman who was to become the love of my life. It was New Year's...

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Opinion: Green Light 

Earth Day 1970 and 2024  Earth Day. It’s my favorite societal event. Even though it’s not a government-sanctioned national holiday, it should be. What other...

Obituary: Blake T. Franklin

Blake T. Franklin was born September 28, 1942, in San Mateo, Calif., to parents Harvey James and Marie Agnes Franklin. He attended Menlo-Atherton High School. Blake...

Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach Unveils Summer Camp Program Focused on Empowering Youth

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

Welcome to Ocean Institute’s 2024 Summer Camp!

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...

Trading on Deriv: A Comprehensive Overview for Beginners

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

Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center

  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...

Police Log: Week of April 11 to 17

Thursday, April 11 DUI. A 46-year-old Grand Rapids, Mich. man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. He was held on $2,500 bail. Burglary, parole violation, resisting an officer. Nathan John...

Town Crier: Week of April 19 

Garden Park Spring Fling and Potluck Next Saturday South Laguna Community Garden Park will host its 15th Annual Spring Fling Concert and Potluck on Saturday,...

Susan Hough knows the value of clean water

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...

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Opinion: Pet Peeves

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,...

Obituary: Robin Aaron Culp

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

Local realtor tapped as Orange County  ‘Woman of Distinction’ by senator

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

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...

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 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...