The former author was the editor of the Laguna Beach Independent. Prior to taking the job in 2005, she worked previously as a reporter at five daily newspapers, including the Daily Pilot in Costa Mesa, the Daily News of Los Angeles and the New York Times.
Skyline Drive overlook.
Good try. This happens to be the once-a year blooming ceanothus in the hills above Sunset Avenue behind the hospital. Perhaps you are also seeing this native plant at the overlook. Native plant folks out there, can you let us know if ceanothus has naturalized in Laguna Canyon also?