Laguna Beach Local News

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...

The exhibition is on view now through Aug. 25 Laguna Art Museum has revealed its next exhibit, Reflections of Resilience, features artwork by the 2024...

By Tasmin McGill, Special to the Independent Recent Laguna Beach High School graduate Meg O'Connell, known as Meg Millidge on the big screen, is set...

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

By Frank Aronoff | LB Indy  SPRING SPORTS UPDATE  Some Laguna sports teams had to compete during the LBUSD “Spring Break” due to the district calendar taking the...

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...

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...

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...

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...