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
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
Art Seniority
Laguna Beach artist Jon Seeman with a scale model of his proposal for the city's senior-community center, a design that beat out 10 other candidates and received the recommendation of the Arts Commission on Monday. The City Council will make a final decision March 4. Full Story
Sneak a Peak Into Emerging Artist's World
Graduate students at Laguna College of Art and Design will open their creative space to the public in their first open house on Feb. 24 from 2 - 7 p.m. The open studios event provides an opportunity for visitors to preview works in progress and meet artists in an informal setting. Full Story
Music Fest's Pick a Two-Time Winner
The Turtle Island Quartet, a featured performer in the sixth annual Laguna Beach Music Festival, this week won a 2008 Grammy for best classical crossover album for their latest recording, "A Love Supreme - The Legacy of John Coltrane. Full Story
Pair of Painters Get Seen
Local Artist Wins With a New York Scene
Laguna Beach artist and author September McGee was selected recently as one of 50 finalists in the annual nationally juried PaintAmerica Association competition for representational work depicting any of the nation's 50 states. She was also chosen for one of two awards of distinction. Full Story
Film Society Shows Pair of New Releases
The Laguna Beach Film Society will screen two premieres in town in as many months. "Blind Dating" will screen on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. downtown at South Coast Cinema. Full Story
Chemist Finds Formula for Success
The Laguna Beach Rotary Club honored its Laguna Beach High School student of the month, Allegra Mount, a senior, at its Feb. 8 meeting. Allegra, who is president of the National Honor Society, also received the American Chemical Society Full Story
Youths Singled Out for Awards
The Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach held its annual around Laguna beach awards ceremony Jan. 18 and honored over 100 young people from Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, and the surrounding communities for their outstanding citizenship and personal accomplishments in 2007. Full Story
Score Fun, Friends With Beach Volleyball
The next session of beach volleyball classes at Main Beach start March 8 for all skill levels. Both the 9 a.m. beginning/ intermediate and the 10:30 a.m. advanced sessions emphasize core skills, strength, flexibility and ball control. Full Story
Breakers Win First Round Game
LBHS Winter Sports Update
Laguna (21-6) opened their 24th trip to the CIF playoffs this past Wednesday with a 53-38 win over Beckman at Dugger Gym to start the quest for the D-IIIA title. Ryan Lawler led the Breakers with 16 points while Kenny Sullivan put up a double double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Full Story
Teaching the ABCs in a Wireless World
Laguna Beach school officials are establishing a new goal to prepare students to navigate an increasingly technology-driven world by integrating high-tech tools into the classroom and have turned to SchoolPower to jumpstart an initial first phase, estimated to cost $196,000. Full Story
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