Town Crier
Laguna Canyon Conservancy brings local environmental groups together for Earth Day
Local environmentalists gathered for Earth Day celebrations and networking on Monday, April 22 at the Rivian South Coast Theatre.
The public heard presentations from Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Orange County Coastkeeper, Laguna Bluebelt Coalition, Laguna Ocean Foundation, Laguna Beach City officials, Laguna Beach High School FLOW (Fire, Land, Ocean, Water) teachers and...
Boys & Girls Club receives award from Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Ross Stores
The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach has been awarded the amount of $2,037.25 from Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Ross Stores, Inc. through the 2024 in-store fundraiser.
The theme of the fundraiser, "Help Local Kids Thrive," resonates deeply with the mission of the Boys & Girls...
Town Crier: Week of April 26
Animal Services to Host Workshop on Coyotes and Living with Wildlife
Laguna Beach Animal Services will conduct a community meeting at Alta Laguna City Park on Sunday, April 28 at 12 p.m. to discuss coyotes and living with wildlife. Animal Services Officer John Thompson will be providing helpful information to...
Police Log: Week of April 18 to 24
Thursday, April 18
DUI, driving on a suspended license. Kevin Johan Velazquez, 21, of Anaheim, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence with a suspended license. He was held without bail.
Bench warrant. Jordan Clawson Latham, 46, of Anaheim was arrested on suspicion of an outstanding felony bench warrant. He was held without...
Letter: Bishop Samuelian shined at State of the City address
I want to thank the Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the 2024 State of the City address.
The event was well-planned, executed and held in a beautiful setting. My most meaningful takeaway was the convocation by our local Bishop Samuelian of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Bishop talked about arriving in...
Village Laguna’s Charm House Tour on the horizon
Isn't Laguna Beach such a wonderful town! Such special events and places include the Patriots Day Parade, Hortense Miller Garden, and the Village Laguna Charm House Tour, among others.
If you want to really enjoy a day savoring some of the wonderful homes in Laguna Beach, the Village Laguna Charm House tour is coming up. It...
Letter: Crime stats release took too long
Crime statistics: As any good detective (or readers/writers of who-done-it literature) can tell you, there are no coincidences.
So, "coincidentally" with the publication of Michele Monda's latest column, voila! The annual report/update Ms. Monda petitioned the city council for was released and published.
First, Chief Calvert and his staff should be congratulated for the apparent good news regarding key crime rate...
LBUSD should consider tax payers
At the March 14 Laguna Beach School Board meeting, over $2 million in contracts for design and planning to demolish and rebuild the existing high school pool were approved by a 4-1 vote. While those contracts specified a 50-meter pool, the board president stated that the size of the pool should be part of...
Opinion: In a worried world, signs of a pushback
By Russ Gerber
Soon after departing Houston International Airport, we hit severe turbulence. The pilot came on to warn that because we had to pass through a storm front, the rough ride would last another 30 minutes. But not to worry. “Think of it as a car traveling on a...
Opinion: OC Supervisor Katrina Foley’s April update
Women’s History Month, Sober Living Homes, Climate Action Plan and more
By Katrina Foley, Orange County Supervisor
In March, we celebrated Women’s History Month by recognizing trailblazing women in our legal profession, building a more just, equitable Orange County for all.
Congratulations to Laguna Beach awardees: Jane Fulton as the Nonprofit Advocate; Michelle Reinglass...