Learning From the Master
Jacob Cho, owner of local martial arts studio Cho’s Academy, in black, looks on as his father, Korean tae kwon do master Hee Il Cho, visiting from Hawaii, teaches a class. Parents watched, laughing and nodding in agreement with Cho’s lively exhortations to students to better their posture and respect their elders. Full Story
Teens’ Online Clash Ends in Stabbing
Online taunting escalated into a bloody confrontation last Thursday when a Laguna Beach 16-year-old lured four other teens to his home, stabbing one in the stomach with a 12-inch kitchen knife and severely wounding two others who tried to shield their injured friend from further harm, according to accounts from police and two parents. Full Story
A Daughter’s Creativity Fuels Her Mother’s Passion
For one family at least, the early blooming artistic talent of a toddler nurtured the late-blooming sartorial talents of her mother, a combination that sprouted a new children’s clothing line.
At the age of 46, Laguna Beach resident Heather Kline-Smith discovered her bliss designing a line of children’s clothing inspired by her five-year-old daughter Sofia. Full Story
My Week in Haiti
Even weeks after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the reconstruction effort in Port-au- Prince seemed almost non-existent, buildings lay devastated and waiting for repair. More snippets from Indy photographer-reporter Ted Reckas’ notebook in B-1. Staff Photo by Ted Reckas Full Story
Tropic-themed Clothier Fires Up the Stove
After more than a year and a boatload of money spent on refurbishing, scaffolding will come down today on the historic Heisler Building where the Jolly Roger coffee shop dry-docked for more than 30 years. All that’s left, said property owner Sam Goldstein, is hanging the light fixtures before his new tenant, Tommy Bahama’s, can start setting up shop on the ground floor. Full Story
Thanks to Modern-Day Paul Reveres
Editor,
Dennis Taylor, thank you for your leadership … “me Tonto … you Kemosabe”. Laguna and its guests will at least for one more year enjoy our public fireworks display because of your unwavering tenacity. Full Story
Holding Perpetrators Responsible
Editor,
We Lagunans witnessed two terrible events last week that should concern us. Full Story
Tribute to a Character of Many Facets
Editor, When longtime resident Barry Brief passed away last Wednesday, Laguna Beach lost a good friend and passionate supporter Full Story
Appreciation for Community-Minded Paper
Editor; On behalf of the Laguna Beach Community Alliance, and it’s parent group, the Laguna Beach Woman’s Club, our deepest thanks go to Indy’s editor Andrea Adelson for her ongoing support of our efforts to help community groups network and share resources. Full Story
Weeds Worthy of Verse
Editor, Far and wide can be seen Hills in many shades of green Mostly of the common weed Which will bare many a seed City should spare no expense Before they’re behind your fence We should get them quick and soon Before they’re in your living room.
Ganka Brown,
Laguna Beach
Full Story
A Light-Hearted Romp Through The Real OC
The malapropism “Can You Be More Pacific?” is popped at the Laguna Playhouse, a question posed by the comedy group Second City. Full Story
BOOK EVENTS
Model Turns Chronicler Tells Her Story; and Fed on Tales of Nepenthe Full Story
Tunes & Tomes
Week ending March 14
SOUND SPECTRUM
Top 10 Bestsellers
1. Sade, Soldier of Love 2. Jimi Hendrix, Valleys of Neptune 3. White Stripes, Under Great White 4. Rogue Wave, Permalight 5. The XX, XX 6. Johnny Cash, American VI: Ain’t No Grave 7. BRMC, Beat the Devil’s Tattoo 8. Broken Bells, Broken Bells 9. Full Story
‘September’ Comes in March at Cottage Gallery
The work of Laguna Beach artist September McGee is featured in a solo exhibition, “September in March,” at the Cottage Gallery throughout the month of March, and a gala reception for the artist will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 20. Interested individuals can stop by the gallery for a personal invitation. Full Story
Portraits Populated by Critters
The original paintings of artist Katherine A. Taylor are on display at Artist Eye Laguna Gallery through the end of the month. Full Story
Local Sailor Trims for Coast Guard
In the ninth race of the threeday Harbor Cup regatta last Sunday, the young crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy got off to their best start of the weekend. The excitement quickly turned to panic when a spectator boat drew too close for comfort. Full Story
Breakers Swept By Sea Kings
Boys Volleyball (W 6, L 3)
Laguna traveled to Corona del Mar (4-3) this past Tuesday and dropped three straight games, 25-22, 25-16, 25-16. Breakers pulled within one at 23-22 but the Sea Kings scored the last two points for the win. Full Story
A Parade That Kicks
Students of Laguna Beach’s United Studios of Self Defense kicked their way along the Patriot’s Day Parade on March 6, celebrating the studio’s sixth appearance in the event and 16 years teaching kids and adults how to protect themselves through martial arts training. Full Story
Geography Wiz Spins the Globe Again
For the second time, Thurston Middle school eighth-grader Yujin Agata Flores has qualified as a semifinalist in the annual California Geography Bee, slated in Sacramento on April 9. Full Story
Spring Sports Update
Baseball (W 3, L 2)
Breakers finished the Newport Elks tournament with a pair of wins last week with a 10-1 victory at Sunny Hills last Wednesday, March 10, followed by a 16-6 waxing of Segerstrom last Friday at Laguna. Full Story
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