Laguna Beach Local News

By Tasmin McGill, Special to the Independent Curious about that special brooch passed down from grandma? The Laguna Art Museum (LAM) has teamed up with...

Friends and supporters of the Laguna Beach Community Clinic gathered on Thursday, April 4, for the Clinic’s annual lunch and live auction. The event was...

On Saturday evening, April 6, Laguna Beach Seniors and Susi Q celebrated its 15th Legacy Ball fundraising event, which raised $380,000 for the nonprofit. “We...

The Hortense Miller Garden, a hidden gem in North Laguna, welcomed nearly 300 visitors to its free open house on Saturday, April 6. The...

Longtime writer of letters to the Laguna Beach Independent Roger Carter celebrated his 90th birthday at Las Brisas with Rachael Berger, executive director of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...