Art Colony Uprising Averts Dance Fest's Flight
Top school district officials on Tuesday reversed a staff decision refusing CaDance's Laguna Dance Festival from returning to the Laguna Beach High School Artists' Theater in the fall. Full Story
El Morro, TOW Tops in Their Class
Both Top of the World and El Morro Elementary schools were nominated last week as California Distinguished Schools, scoring some of the highest marks in the state among 327 other nominees. After visits next month from state validation teams to verify the two schools' applications, an officialannouncement of the Distinguished School designations is expected on April 15. Full Story
Performance Arts Panic Sets Off Hunt for Venues
Before losing another Ballet Pacifica or chamber orchestra for lack of local performance space or scheduling conflicts,city officials are stepping in to explore possible alternatives. "We're losing groups we're fostering," said mayor pro tem Cheryl Kinsman, who is helping lead a joint city and school district committee to develop new venues. Full Story
City's Reach for New Heights Lies Underground
Members of the Laguna North Neighborhood Association were treated to a preview of a city plan to revise building height limits on commercial property that has unintentionally discouraged the expansion of underground parking. John Montgomery, director of community development, on Tuesday explained the rationale for the proposal, which apparently remains in flux. Full Story
Students Redesign Beach Entries
One suggested an eyeappealing spiral staircase. Another suggested establishing a new wetland. Many called for permeable paving stones. Full Story
Surf Legend Grabs a Board on His Final Ride
On Super Bowl Sunday, legendary surfboard maker Bill Holden was loading up his latest creation, a sleek square-tailed thruster decorated with a lyrical line drawing of a surfer girl. Full Story
Issues Remain Unresolved for Brewery, former Jolly Roger
The Planning Commission postponed until March 26 considering a proposal for a restaurant and retail tenants in the historic Heisler Building, vacant since the departure of the Jolly Roger restaurant in 2006. Owner Sam Goldstein's plans to revise the structure and seek a height variance were considered by the commission with minimal commentary by public or staff. Full Story
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