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
Downtown biz owner on "empty stores"
Editor: Mr. Hagle's March 21 article in the Independent motivated me to express my thoughts concerning "empty stores." As a retailer of 25 years on Forest Avenue I've had my finger on the pulse of the downtown business community for a long time. Full Story
A true "L" raiser
Editor: A loud cheer and hats off to the person(s) who restored the "L" on the hill over the holidays. Dave Gibbs and I had planned to give it a try on Easter Sunday but we are both pleased and impressed with your efforts. I wonder if one of you would give me a call (Iím in the book and Iíd like to hear from you). Full Story
Beyond a headline re: Connell's letter
Editor: As president of the Laguna Beach Business Club, I would like to respond to the letter of Dave Connell (3/21/2008). Mr. Connell implicitly criticizes the club for inviting Army Lt. Col. and counter-terrorism analyst Stephen Abraham (Ret.) to speak about his experiences serving on a tribunal evaluating the status of detainees at Guantanamo Bay. Had Mr. Full Story
Sticking little yellow flags in their neighbor's yard…
Editor: Hitler would be proud, Do I understand correctly that Laguna's Water Department wants to initiate some system for folks to report neighbors that they think may be using too much water; even to the extent of sticking little yellow flags in their neighbor's yard? Full Story
LBHS - a prime spot for yellow flags?
Editor: While I understand the desire to conserve water, I think it needs to start with our city first. On a majority of nights when I drive by the high school, I see a steady stream of water flowing down Park Avenue from the sloped grass area being watered. The sprinklers run almost every night and I have seen them running the night after a heavy rain. Full Story
China's Art Explosion Stirs Markets Near and Far
In China, a "header" refers to the top pupil in a class, who excels in all-around excellence, top grades and test scores, as well as social superiority. Full Story
Day Laborers, Divas and the Damned
Culture Clash In America' at South Coast Rep
Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas, and Herbert Siguenza have been roaming the country under the collective name of Culture Clash for nigh on to 20 years. Their improvisational skills and quicksilver wit are aimed at some richly detailed characters and situations. But the biggest jolts in the South Coast Rep production came in two dead serious segments. Full Story
Van Cliburn Winner to Perform
Laguna Beach Live! presents the first place winner of the 2007 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, Drew Mays, in concert on Apr. 5 at 8 p.m., at the Laguna Beach Artists' Theatre, 625 Park Avenue. Full Story
Seeing the Art Scene:
'Symphony' plays a new venue
The Redfern Gallery hosts an artist reception this Saturday, March 29 at 4 p.m. for artist John Cosby, who orchestrated "A Symphony of Colors," a new body of work specifically for the gallery. Cosby is the first new artist the Redfern Gallery has welcomed in 15 years. For eight years, Cosby's work had been displayed at Pacific Edge Gallery. Full Story
Film Probes Plight of Palestinian Farmers
Presentation, April 4
Palestinian culture will be the focus of a presentation at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4, at the Neighborhood Congregational Church. The event signals the return of the "Fairly Frequent Friday Films" program put on by the church's JOY (Justice Outreach and You) Ministry. Full Story
LBHS Varsity Spring Sports Update
Track and Field Laguna's most competitive non-league track season in 37 years continued with more successes for both squads as the Breakers prepare for a title run in the Orange Coast League. Full Story
Kindergartens Learn New Math: a Dozen Chairs Change 12 Lives
When the Top of the World kindergarten set out to raise funds for Irvine-based Free Wheelchair Mission, their success not only surprised the students but their teachers, too. Under an initiative suggested by kindergarten teacher Megan Bartlett, each child was asked to raise $2 to help towards the purchase of four low-cost wheelchairs. Full Story
Coaches Hold Football Camp
3rd - 8th Graders
The Laguna Beach High School football staff will conduct a non-contact football skills camp on Guyer Field from 9 a.m. to noon, April 7 to 9. Participants will learn blocking and tackling forms, as well as defensive and special teams position skills. Fundaments will be taught and executed during flagscrimmages. Full Story
Scholarship Wets Appetite for Academic Success
Apr. 15 is not just the deadline for taxes, it is also the deadline for college-bound high school seniors to apply for a South Coast Water District scholarship. Full Story
Cox Offers Awards to Youth Film Makers
Cox Communications is seeking submissions in its 2008 video contest, which invites Orange County high school seniors to submit video essays about friends or mentors who have inspired them, or to show what friendship means to them. The deadline to submit videos is Apr. 11. Full Story
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