Character Matters at El Morro
Hundreds of kids streamed out of El Morro Elementary on Friday afternoon, chattering excitedly around the lunch pavilion. A banner painted with the word "Fairness" flapped in the breeze as the kids quieted for Principal Chris Duddy. Full Story
Neighborhood Feels Relief at Project's End
This week residents in the Nyes Place area and nearby businesses, along with Coast Highway motorists, saw a measure of normalcy return to their lives with the wrap up on Tuesday of a lengthy sewer project. It was originally estimated for completion by February. Full Story
Former Laguna Newspaper Publisher Dies
Jerry Ledbetter, who retired as publisher and a co-founder of the old Coastline News in 1999, died last August in Boulder City, Nevada, where he had lived for the past seven years. He was 88. One of his best known and well-respected writers, David Wilson, informed this paper of Ledbetter's passing this week. Details of his death were not available. Full Story
Aliso Creek Opens for Public Tour
Council flipflops over whale sculpture
The non-golfing public will have a chance to tour the proposed 325-acre Aliso Creek redevelopment project on Saturday, May 10, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m, hosted by developer Athens Group. About 15 people showed up to speak about the project at City Council on Tuesday. Full Story
Local Restores the 'L' to Mint Condition
The Laguna "L" got a facelift on a recent Saturday, thanks to the initiative of 26-year-old Derek Ostensen. Ostensen was called to action when he learned that the L that had once gleamed bright white from its prominent hillside had suffered more than the occasional senior pranks. Full Story
Parting Company
Turmoil closes Partners Bistro
A downtown corner once crowded with restaurant patrons is emptier these days. A note posted on the door of closed Cabana says it will reopen by the summer tourist season as Nick's Laguna. Defunct Jamba Juice is to be replaced by Medici Bistro, specializing in Mediterranean take-out dishes. Full Story
Biker Injured on Canyon Trail
A competitive mountain biker possibly practicing a downhill speed run on a popular canyon trail was injured after a fall Monday evening. Fire Dept. Division Chief Jeff LaTendresse said the biker apparently lost control and fell 30 feet, but 200 feet from the canyon floor. The victim's companion continued down the trail calling for help. Full Story
Festivals Jury in Summer Crop of Artists
Three months from now Laguna's landscape will change significantlywhen the summer art festival season gets underway. Since January, local artists have been abuzz preparing applications to the Festival of Arts and Art-Fair, Laguna's twojuried art shows. Full Story
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