Fire Consumes Laguna Artist’s Collection
As local art festivals ended their hectic summer season this week, most exhibitors took delight in their shrunken inventory, a measure of success selling work. By contrast, Laguna Beach printmaker Julita Jones feels a sense of relief at what remained unsold in her booths at the Festival of Arts and Sawdust Festival. Full Story
Laguna Teen's Death Linked to Doctor
The attorney general's office is working to strip a Rowland Heights doctor of her medical license as a result of a narcotics investigation linked to the death of a Laguna Beach teen in 2008 and possibly six others out of the area. Full Story
Makeover of Laguna's Bluff Top Park Resumes
After a two-year respite, Heisler Park will again be under reconstruction starting this month with the $2.7-million third phase of the park’s $6.5-million overall renovation. This final phase of improvements will continue until next May. Full Story
Coastal Website Makes Waves
OCinSite.com, a new regional website about coastal Orange County, started attracting its first viewers this week, the latest offering by fast-growing Laguna Beachbased Firebrand Media Inc. Full Story
Laguna Fitness Maven Has ‘Real’ Appeal
When the women featured on the Bravo television show “Real Housewives of Orange County” heard about the Brazilian Booty workout offered by Laguna Beach’s Art of Fitness, they decided to try it for themselves. Full Story
Sunday Concerts in Bluebird Park
The free Sunday concerts in Bluebird Park having been drawing crowds for years. Here is a first hand look at why people show up hours ahead of time with a picnic blanket to claim their spot. Full Story
CALENDAR
Indy on Arts
Friday, Sept. 3
Global Beat Foundation,
5:30 p.m., Heisler Park, Myrtle and Cliff Drives. Free.
First Friday Wine Tasting Party,
Laguna Canyon Winery, 2133 Laguna Canyon Road, No reservations, 6-9 p.m. Buffet. Twelve, one-ounce pours, $35 per person. Call: 949-715-9463 Full Story
Tunes & Tomes
Top sales/rentals for the week ending August 29:
Sound Spectrum 1264 S. Coast Highway 1. Sheryl Crow, 100 Miles from Memphis 2. Tom Petty, Mojo 3. David Gray, Foundling 4. Heart, Red Velvet Car 5. Lady Gaga, Remix 6. Arcade Fire, Suburb 7. Katy Perry, Teenage Dream 8. Ray LaMontagne, God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise 9. John Mellencamp, No Better ThanThis 10. Poul Pedersen, Coveralls Full Story
Playhouse Showcases Two Legendary Ladies
This month the Laguna Playhouse pays tribute to two female performers who have each left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. First up is “Ethel Merman’s Broadway,” from Sept. Full Story
Arts Datebook
Workshop Captures Pinnepeds
in Print
Advanced reservations are now being accepted through Laguna Outreach for Community Arts for the Pacific Marine Mammal Center tour and printmaking workshop, Saturday, Sept. 11, 9-10:30 a.m. Full Story
SCHOOL BRIEFS
Leagues, Playoffs
Shift in New Season
By Frank Aronoff | LB Indy
e new school year brings a few changes to the sports landscape at Laguna Beach High School. Full Story
Defense Determines Fate of Offensive-minded Breakers
Laguna Beach High School’s football team has the offensive tools to put a lot of points on their side of the scoreboard this season. Whether that translates into more wins than losses depends on how well their young and under-sized defense is able to keep points off the other side. Full Story
Strong Finish in a Pre-Season Contest
Coach Lance Stewart’s squad showed championship potential last week, defeating two pre-season nationally ranked teams, including the favorite in their CIF division. Full Story
LBHS Football Ranked No. 4 by CIF
Sportswriters in Southern California put Laguna Beach at No. 4 in the preseason Southern Section CIF poll. Full Story
Athletes Ready for New Season
Athletes at Laguna Beach High School are already gearing up for the fall sports season.
Girls volleyball began last weekend with the Queens Volleyball Classic, held at the American Sports Center in Anaheim on Aug. 28, and the team’s first home match will take place in Dugger Gym at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 against Newport Harbor. Full Story
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