Last Call at Cedar Creek
Rich Secchialoli savors Cedar Creek Inn's last night, giving out commemorative t-shirts to friends he's made at the 20-year downtown Laguna Beach watering hole, including Lydia Watters and pianist April Spain. New owners and local residents Cary and Suzanne Redfearn hope to open the newly christened Lumberyard Restaurant, to be rehabbed by Greg Abel, by July. Full Story
Rocker's Local Ties Go Beyond a DUI
Bon Jovi lead guitarist and Laguna Beach resident Richie Sambora was arrested late Tuesday for suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol. Within an hour of his 4 a.m. release, celebrity-gossip Internet sites broke the story of his arrest online. Police Sgt. Jason Kravetz's phone kept ringing Wednesday as he fielded calls from news organizations worldwide. Full Story
Police Ranks Increase by Three
With three new police officers set to begin their field training next week, the police department has now filled eight openings in seven months. Last August, City Manager Ken Frank said recruiting was at its lowest ebb in 25 years and that vacancies were limiting the department's capability. Full Story
Dance Goes on for Brewery
Tommy Bahama wins approval
Dancing will continue at Ocean Avenue Brewery and the long vacant former Jolly Roger restaurant will turn into a Tommy Bahama clothing store, the city's Planning Commission decided Wednesday, putting to rest two controversial issues that had been debated for months. Full Story
Setting a New Standard Among Pet Rescuers
Last year veterinarian Matthew Wheaton met Crystal, a nine-month old black Lab puppy who was brought to his Laguna Hills clinic after vomiting for three days. She had a high fever, severe dehydration and septic shock. X-rays also showed an obstruction in her intestines. To recover, Crystal would need emergency surgery. Full Story
Rules Conflict With Social Mores of a Party Town
"We have a drug and alcohol problem in our community," according to Bob Billinger, Laguna Beach High School's assistant principal, one of several panelists who spoke at this month's Coffee Break parent education lecture. Full Story
Lagunan Bill Wood Inducted OC College Hall of Fame
Laguna Beach resident C. William ("Bill") Wood has been inducted into Orange Coast College's Alumni Hall of Fame, and a plaque emblazoned with his image will hang in a special gallery in the college's new $33-million library, which opened its doors in January. Full Story
City Funds Treat Hospital's ER
The City Council made a gift of $112,000 to South Coast Medical Center last month, which will equip each of 12 beds in the emergency room with new cardiac monitors that measure a patient's vital signs. The donation also covered the cost of two defibrillators in the ER as well. Full Story
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