Columns
Does the Wet Suit You
Nowhere to Go
A disgusting complaint you hear about tourists, aside from the fact they cost...
Finding Meaning
Being Mortal
When we’re young, our days are like waves on the beach—we imagine they’ll...
Wisdom Workout
Hostage Hall
When major life transitions visit us, it can feel like we are walking a...
Musings on the Coast
The Big Hoax
There is a big hoax in Laguna: the reason why our downtown has...
The Kibitzer
Electric Bikes Rule(s)
“Low rider knows every street, yeah
Low rider is the one to meet, yeah
Low...
Pet Peeves
I was on my third reading of last week’s Indy. I know. I know. Most...
Community Datebook
Tall Ships to Sail into Dana Point
The Tall Ships Festival returns to the Ocean Institute in Dana Point Harbor just in time for the grand opening of the newly restored...
Local Nonprofit Gets Carnegie Recognition
Laguna Beach resident and environmental champion Anne Earhart, who works to protect natural resources and promote global biodiversity through her Marisla Foundation, is among...
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
Barbara Miller
Barbara Miller peacefully passed on Aug. 6, 2019, in Laguna Beach, surrounded by her loving nephews, Christopher Miller and Matthew Miller, along with close...
Laguna Beach Mourns Loss of Toni Leech
By Donna Furey | LB Indy
Word of longtime Laguna local Toni Leech’s passing on Monday spread quickly across the city this week.
She and her...
Iryss M. McDonnell
Iryss M. McDonnell (McCoy), LBHS grad of ’42, was 94 years old when she passed away on Jan. 31, 2019.
Iyrss was preceded in death...
Heinz G. Junethner
Long time Laguna Beach resident Heinz Juenthner passed peacefully this past July 30th at his home in north Laguna.
The second of three kids, Heinz...
Halverson Frazier
Halverson Frazier peacefully left this world on June 6, 2019, with loving family and friends to see him off. He was a 20-year resident...