Laguna Beach Local News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Laguna Beach Garden Club is gearing up for its popular Gate & Garden Tour on Saturday, May 4. The annual event, which has sold out for three years in a row, features a thoughtful curation of Laguna Beach’s unique neighborhood gardens, all conveniently within walking distance of each other. "We usually...

Eugenia Jo Danielson, born on November 29, 1964, in West Covina, Calif, peacefully passed away on April 6, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz., at the age of 59. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her final moments. Genia was a vibrant and caring soul who impacted thousands of people...