Opinion
Our letter policy

    Letters to the Editor are important - it's a Laguna Forum Letters to the Editor have been a community right in Laguna Beach for a long time and this paper will provide space to all who wish to express their opinions on just about any subject - whether it deals with a local issue or not. Full Story
Raising the radar on raising heights

    Editor: The "new" proposed height limitation ordinance for commercial zones is very complicated. It almost takes a "Philadelphia Lawyer" to understand it. There are two communities in California that are known for their quaint village atmosphere - Carmel and Laguna Beach. Full Story
Voting in paradise

    Editor: I have been voting by absentee ballot since the entire machine fiasco in 2000. I generally take this ballot to the polls to get my "I Voted" sticker. When I was chatting with some of the peace vigil people I was horrified to learn that if your signature on the absentee ballot does not match, it is discarded. Full Story
No more Boom Boom - no more weekends spending $ in Laguna

    Editor: I haven't been to Laguna Beach one single time since the Boom closed in September. I am sure the city has lost major "gay dollars" of weekenders like me from L.A. that shop, eat out, stay in nice hotels and of course buy drinks at my favorite club, the Boom Boom Room. Full Story
As the word about the Boom spreads…

    Ed. Note: This letter was addressed to Mr. Udvar-Hazy I just found out about the purchase of the boom and the possibility of it closing forever. I currently live in Arizona. My partner and I met in Orange County and got together about 17 years ago, we frequently return to visit with his family. Full Story
Beating the TCA - at least for now
Proud & grateful of those who spent a day opposing TCA plan

    Editor: We are so proud of our town's role in the whomping defeat of the plan to build a six-lane toll road through San Onofre State Beach and Trestles by the California Coastal Commission. We are grateful our city leaders, namely Toni Iseman and Jane Egly, spoke up on behalf of the park and beach at the meeting in Del Mar. Full Story
Two who deserve attention for their grassroots efforts

    Editor: In a late night decision on Wednesday [Feb 6] the California Coastal Commission did the right thing and denied the Transportation Corridor Authority permission to build the 241 extension toll road. The meeting was packed and I was excited to see so many Lagunans taking time out of their day to protest more coastal development. Full Story
The highlight of 14 hours in Del Mar

    Editor: TCA $100 million offer really was $30 million one dollar! I spent Wednesday, Feb 6 in Del Mar as the California Coastal Commission considered letting the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) build a six lane toll road through San Onofre State Park. Full Story
A day to remember and treasure

    Editor: February 6th at Wyland Hall the California Coastal Commission, after fourteen hours of testimony and deliberation, voted 8 to 2 against the extension of the 241 toll road through San Onofre State Park and the Donna O' Neill Land Conservancy. Full Story