Laguna Loses an American Hero
To those who knew him, Laguna resident Mark Barry Metherell was a hero long before he died an honorable death in a war zone. He had already left an indelible impression in the hearts of his friends. On April 10, Metherell, a former Navy SEAL, was on patrol with the Iraqi Security Forces he was training in his role as a military advisor hired by the U.S. Full Story
Student Athletes Lead League in Academics
Laguna Beach High School's athletic teams led the California Interscholastic Federation with their cumulative GPAs in the 2007-08 school year, sweeping the CIF Southern Section academic awards this week. The girls swim team and the school's football teams scored the highest GPAs in the CIF. The Breakers will be honored before the Angels' game April 29 in Anaheim. Full Story
Midwives, Mothers Oppose Maternity Center's End
Two midwives, about 25 baby-carrying mothers and a half-dozen staff nurses from South Coast Medical Center politely stormed City Hall on Tuesday, pleading with the City Council to intercede and halt the looming closure of the hospital's maternity center. Full Story
High Costs Upend Village Entry Again
The City Council on Tuesday agreed to press ahead with a plan for a village entrance park and parking structure whose cost has soared to $57 million even though a new staff report estimates the city cannot pay off the project as envisioned in 20 years. Full Story
Did SCMC president come up 13 short?
Editor: I am a longtime employee of South Coast Medical Center Maternity Center. After reading your article [4/11] about the maternity unit closing, I thought you should know that Mr. Christian is not correct when he stated, "all have been lined up with job offers elsewhere or at other facilities". Full Story
Is there an ulterior motive at SCMC?
Editor: I am writing to protest and respond to the announcement made by Mr. Bruce Christian, President and CEO of Adventist Health South Coast Medical Center regarding that the only hospital in Laguna Beach will no longer be caring for women and their families experiencing childbirth. Full Story
"Stop this insanity - restore some sense in our town."
Editor: I am a very long time resident of Laguna Beach and have contributed in many ways to show my gratitude for being so lucky to live here. During the past many years I have not always agreed with the decisions made by the City Council, Planning Commission or City Manager but now they have gone too far and I can no longer remain quiet. Full Story
An 18 year old's take on downloading
Editor: Re: Say No to Downloads [guest column 4-11]. Now, Mr. Otto must be mistaken. Saying something as outrageous as, "The free downloading and copying of music is similar to drug addition." is seriously insane. Now, I'm your average 18 year old, and yes I may download, but its only one or two songs, and it's only to sample to see if I like the artist. Full Story
The horn still toots
Editor: As a Laguna Beach resident I am glad to see our officersenforcing the vehicle code. [Tooting your own horn 3-28] I think you are taking things way out of hand by saying he was infringing on your right to express your feeling about the war. Honking your horn when there is not an emergency can cause a traffic accident. He saw a violation and stopped you for it. Full Story
'Grand Canyon Adventure' Makes a Splash at Newport Film Festival
On this raft ride along the Colorado River, waves peak in every direction amid a relentless surging current. When water slams into the camera lens, no doubt viewers will instinctively flinch because the imagery transports the audience as if in real time. Full Story
Dance Concert Detours to Paris
The Paris night club Moulin Rouge, where artist Toulouse Lautrec gained inspiration for his famous posters, will be reproduced by Laguna Beach High School student dancers in productions April 23 through April 26 at the Artists' Theater. Full Story
Yuppies On Parade
'What They Have' at South Coast Rep
A couple of cycles into Kate Robin's brightly written epic of baby blues among the yuppoisie, you may want to leap to your feet and urge them to wake up and write it all off as a bad dream. It is not that a bunch of emotion and psychobabble isn't being spilled over whether to have a kid and what to do when you do or when you can't. Full Story
St. Mary's Hosts Chamber Music
The chamber music ensemble Amici d'Amelia is returning to St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Laguna Beach on Apr. 27 at 4 p.m. The musicians will present an afternoon of chamber music, featuring woodwinds, brass, and piano. Pieces to be performed include the Mozart's Gran Partita Serenade, the Serenade for Winds by Richard Strauss, and the piano quintet by Jean Francaix. Full Story
Harpist Performs at Congregational Church
Harpist/composer Peter Sterling will perform a concert at Neighborhood Congregational Church on Apr. 27 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. His blend of sound and rhythm, combined with readings of mystical poetry, will move and inspire listeners, supporters promise. Full Story
Kids Wash Cars to Benefit Mexico Orphanage
Volunteers skip annual trip due to attacks on tourists
Each spring, a number of families, alumni and friends of Community Learning Center (CLC) load up their minivans and station wagons with camping gear and massive quantities of food and head to Puerta de Fe ("Door of Faith"), an orphanage south of Rosarito in Mexico's beautiful La Mision Valley. Full Story
Youth Receives Choir of Praise
Anna Salvini, a seven year old at Top of the World Elementary, competed in the 76th Musical Arts Club of Orange County annual auditions at California State University, Long Beach on April 5. She received an honorable mention award for this, her first vocal competition. Full Story
Thurston Revives Progressive 'Out on the Town' beach
After a few years off, one of the most popular fundraisers in town will kick off anew Wednesday, April 23, when Thurston Middle School parents join in for "Out on the Town." The event puts a twist on a progressive dinner with a venue-to-venue walk downtown between several local establishments, which will provide adults with all of the necessities for an evening out. Full Story
Top-Ranked 14-year-old
Laguna Beach 14-year-old Benito Romeo recently won the 16th Annual Dana Hills, U.S.T.A. junior tournament. With him are coaches Aaron Tallarico and Jimmy Gleason. He and other LBHS players compete next week among other top junior players in the 10th annual Ojai Valley tournament. Full Story
Benito Romeo Triumphs Again
LBHS Spring Sports Roundup
Boys Tennis (8-5, 5-0) Laguna took a big step in capturing their first league title in 15 seasons with another 11-7 victory over Estancia last Tuesday on the local courts. Benito Romeo led the win taking a key singles match with a 6-4 win over Estancia's #2 player, Ely Zaider, who had beaten Romero 6-0 in their first meeting on April 3. Full Story
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