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Former Fullerton high school track coach arrested for sex with a minor, police say

Laguna Beach police detectives arrested a 24-year-old Fullerton man on Aug. 14 on suspicion of having sex and committing other lewd acts with a minor. Laguna Beach detectives said they were notified of the incident by the Culver City Police Department on July 27, which was already investigating Jonathan Xavier...

Lagunan Michael Fowlkes releases ‘History of Sportfishing’

By Spencer Grant, Special to the Independent        Laguna's Michael Fowlkes – filmmaker, U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, environmentalist, and lifelong sport fisherman – has just released a four-year labor of love: his 12-part streaming video, “The History of Sportfishing.” Chapters include “the Bite,” “From Survival to Sport,” “In Search of Giants,”...

KXFM Radio revamps format to spotlight local programming

Starting Monday, Sept. 16, KXFM Radio will unveil an all-new programming schedule that includes 30 new shows – 27 of which will be condensed into a weekday format from noon to 4 p.m., known as the “Neighborhood Block Party.” “These community talk shows cover the gamut of subjects germane to...

Meet Lauren Boeck: Parent, educator and LBUSD school board candidate

Parent and educator Lauren Boeck has entered the race for Laguna Beach Unified School Board (LBUSD) school board with a campaign centered on collaboration and continuous improvement. Boeck has three children currently enrolled in LBUSD, two at El Morro Elementary and one at Thurston Middle School. She is actively involved...

Boys & Girls Club Area Director Hans Laroche announces retirement

Open House Celebration Planned to Honor His Legacy The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach (the Club) is honored to announce the retirement of Area Director Hans Laroche, whose passion and dedication have shaped the organization for over 23 years. A respected leader and mentor, Laroche’s career has been...

Sports Update: Breakers football survives SAMOHI 21-9

FLAG FOOTBALL (2-3, 0-1) Laguna dropped a 12-0 contest to Laguna Hills on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Hawk’s field. Maeve Mani had two interceptions for the Breakers, Lila Swinson had one pick, and Brighton recorded seven flag pulls. Last week, Laguna lost at Northwood 33-6. Kayleigh Thomas stood out...

Sally’s Fund partners with CarDana

Sally's Fund, a nonprofit that provides transportation services to Laguna's older adults and people with disabilities, now accepts vehicle donations as a new funding source. CarDana, a Laguna Beach-based charitable car donation organization, will pick up donated vehicles, no matter the condition, and take care of the sale. After a...

Sheri Morgan launches campaign for school board seat

Long-time Laguna Beach resident Sheri Morgan has announced she will run for Laguna Beach Unified School District Board for a second time. If elected in November, Morgan states her main campaign objectives are to return Laguna Beach schools to a standard of academic excellence, create policy reform to empower board...

Vehicle fatally strikes pedestrian on Laguna Canyon Road

A 33-year-old male pedestrian died after a vehicle collision near the 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Road in the early hours of Sept. 5, authorities said. The police said the man was attempting to cross the inbound lane of Laguna Canyon Road, outside a marked crosswalk, toward the city's Alternative...

Crystal Cove fire ecology internship expands research opportunities for high schoolers

Crystal Cove Conservancy (The Conservancy) is once again opening its fire ecology internship to high school students for the 2024-2025 school year. In partnership with California State Parks, Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) and UC Irvine (UCI), the program offers local high school students the chance to get hands-on experience studying...