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Green Light
Dr. Alan C. Braddock, associate professor of art history at the College of William and Mary, spoke on “From Nature to Ecology: The Emergence of Ecocritical Art History.”
Pet Peeves
Reality Check
I was running late. I jumped off the trolley and hurried to the house....
Finding Meaning
Angels Among Us
You may have seen the bare details in last week’s Indy: “14-year-old girl...
Does the Wet Suit You
Charge It
The holiday season is always a good time for turkeys, stuffing and gravy. Not...
Village Matters
Hostile Word Takeover
Have you noticed how advertisers are turning nouns into verbs? “That’s why we...
Wisdom Workout
An Easy Way to Make a Difference
Nov. 17 will mark the second anniversary of Heidi...
Community Datebook
Eagle Scout Explores Passion for Ocean
Jeremiah Strauss, a 14-year old freshman at El Toro High School, recently teamed up with the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) in Laguna Beach...
ECO Warriors to Raise Funds
The ECO Warrior Foundation’s annual fundraiser will take place 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at The British Hair Company, 750 South Coast Highway....
Limelight
Indy on Vacation
The proliferation of online social media platforms has understandably depressed the number of vacation photos submitted to the Independent in recent years. So has...
July 4 Crowds Celebrate Freedom in Myriad Ways
By Allison Jarrell, Special to the Independent
Hundreds of Laguna residents gathered on Brooks Street to celebrate the nation’s independence, honor local servicemen, and commemorate...
Obituaries
Connie Crosland
May 12, 1926 – Nov. 5, 2019
Connie was born in San Fernando, California on May 12, 1926. She was one of eight children. She...
Donald J. Arcoli-Arcaroli
Donald J. Arcoli-Arcaroli passed away, after a short illness, with his sister, Marilyn, by his side on Sept. 23, 2019 in Rancho Mirage. Donald...
Joseph Eric Rice
Aug. 21, 1958 – Sept. 7, 2019
Joseph Eric Rice, of Laguna Beach and Studio City, California, died unexpectedly at his Laguna Beach home Sept....
Wayne L. Peterson
Sept. 27, 1939 – Sept. 22, 2019
Wayne Lewis Peterson, age 79, passed away peacefully Sunday.
His memorial celebration will be held Oct. 4, 2019 at...
Obituary: Joan Rapp
Joan Rapp
Oct. 30, 1925 – July 14, 2019
Joan Johnston Rapp was born in Los Angeles on Oct. 30,1925. She attended Hollywood High School where...