Glenneyre Blaze
A 10 p.m. Friday night blaze at 2101 Glenneyre did considerable damage to two condominiums and led to the evacuation of three other nearby residences. No one was injured. Battalion Chief Tom Christopher, the fire department's duty officer that night, said the cause of the fire hadn't been determined. Full Story
Bluebelt Coalition Sets Sights on Increased Coastal Protection
Local ocean conservationists sealed their pact Monday to cooperate in an effort to increase coastal marine reserves and protected areas in Laguna Beach. The goal is to nominate a local spokesperson for an impending review by state fish and game officials of the Marine Life Protection Act for Southern California. Full Story
SCMC To Close Maternity Center Eyeing Boomer Gain
After about 30,000 total births, with nearly a thousand babies born yearly, 98 fewer births from 2005 to 2007 contributed to a shutdown of the thirteen-bed Maternity Center at South Coast Medical Center. The Maternity Center loses nearly $1 million per year according to SCMC. Full Story
Pageant Diamond Jubilee Kickoff Shines on a Trio of Dazzling Directors
"The Spirit of the Masters," remains alive and well, illustrated at the kickoff celebration of the Pageant of the Masters 75th Anniversary that honored legendary "master" directors: Dee Challis Davy, Glen Eytchison and Don Williamson at the organization's annual membership luncheon last Sunday. Full Story
Cops Nab Suspect with OnStar Help
At 1:15 Monday morning, police received 9-1-1 calls about a hit and run crash at Third and Mermaid. Police said a witness said a SUV had been going too fast trying to make the turn at the intersection and hit a garage and posts leaving a piece of its grill before taking off. The witness was unable to get the license plate number but told police it was an Infinity. Full Story
The pink "L"
Editor: First of all, I want to thank Derek Ostensen for the beautiful job on the "L" on our hill above the high school. What an inspiration it was to see that gleaming, freshly-painted white "L" on Easter Sunday morning! I was thrilled that someone actually took the time, the pain of cactus-needles and the effort to restore it. Full Story
"Mow, blow and go"
Editor: Laguna Beach has an ordinance banning the use of Leaf Blowers because of their noise and the air pollution resulting from their dust. My gardener is the only one on our block who obeys this law. The finefor a violation is hefty and it gets progressively more expensive with repeated violations. Full Story
A Tribute to Jerry Ledbetter
Editor: There are a few unforgettable people that pass through our lives. Former Laguna Beach newspaper publisher Jerry Ledbetter was one of those in my life. Yes, I know, he was a little difficultfor some in Laguna. Gruff, curmudgeonly, caustic, he often annoyed people and they sometimes annoyed him. Me? I loved the guy. I loved his spirit. I loved his heart for Laguna. Full Story
Has the city looked into electric trolleys?
Editor: Reading about buying new trolleys, one wonders: How soon can we buy electric trolleys for the relatively flatroutes these trolleys will run and skip the noisy gas belchers? When can we go green? Was this option discussed this time? Full Story
Is a horn a "vehicle sound system"?
Editor: Re: Letter to editor titled "… about our small town hypocrisies." (4/4) I regret that my narrative (3/28) in these columns upset even one fellow Lagunatic. However, Howard Hill's reaction was so powerful and his logic so quaint that I felt compelled to reread it. Full Story
Breakers Spring Sports Update
Boys Tennis (6-5- 3-0) The Breakers swept all nine doubles matches to surprise defending OC League champs Estancia April 3 on the loser's courts. The domination was clear - the closest scores were 6-2 victories by doubles teams Ben Biscarrat/Jared Berkson and Noah Michelon/Mickey Rubel. Full Story
Soccer Team Achieves Big Goals
The 2007-08 Laguna Beach High School Girls Varsity Soccer team was recently honored with outstanding All-Orange Coast League awards. Leading the honor list was Laura Renault who was announced as the OCL Co-MVP and Claire Rubel as OCL Defensive Co-MVP. Full Story
2008 Miss Teen Laguna Beach
Tori Toma-Krohnfeldt (above) has won the title of Miss Teen Laguna Beach Scholarship Pageant. She will compete in the Miss Teen California Pageant on April 18-20 at the Radisson Hotel in LA next to LAX. The cost of the pageant is $35.00 at the door. Full Story
Laguna Bees Keep on Buzzing
The Laguna Beach 6-12 year old Swim Team, also known as the Laguna Bees, coached by Bee Eschenwald and Sarah Mitchell, recently participated in their most competitive meet of the season on Sunday, March 30, at Villa Park High School. 23 OC teams swam in the meet. Full Story
LB Tennis Tourney Next Weekend
Entry Deadline Today
The 51st Annual Laguna Beach Tennis Tournament will be held Apr. 19 - 20 and 26 - 27. Events will include Women's Singles and Doubles: Open, 4.5, 3.5, and 2.5; Men's Singles and Doubles: Open, 5.5, 4.5, 4.0, and 3.5.; Mixed Doubles: Open, 5.5, 4.5, and 3. Full Story
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LBHS Football Book 2009
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