Farewell
About 150 supporters of Anna and Eddie Krajec, center right, came to Aliso Beach Wednesday for a memorial for 3-year-old Christofer, who died May 5 from an inoperable brain tumor after a nine-month battle. While the Krajecs pursued every option to prolong their son's life, locals helped with several fundraisers to cover medical expenses. Full Story
Wish Lists Unfurl at Budget Hearing
At a sparsely attended city budget workshop held on Tuesday, City Council members and local special interest groups pitched their wish lists for new spending in the 2008 fiscal year despite City Manager Ken Frank's caution that revenue was not rising as fast as in previous years. Full Story
Brewery's New Owner Savors an Old Victory
On Tuesday night before a full house, the City Council dragged the popular Ocean Avenue Brewery restaurant and nightspot through one last scathing review in a months long permit battle. The protracted process had taken a toll on owners Jon and Maria Thomas and played a role in their decision to sell their 13-year-old business to a new owner, Robin Chang. Full Story
Town to Tout its Heritage in May
The Laguna Beach Heritage Committee has planned numerous events to help residents celebrate Heritage Month in Laguna during May. It's a great opportunity to get to know our fair city a little more intimately before the summer crowds take over. Full Story
Mothers Critique the Truth of Motherhood
Writer and filmmaker Christine Fugate discovered early into her mothering career the myth of the perfect mother. Like so many others, she had imagined herself as morphing into "supermom" only to discover that, despite having given birth to two daughters, she had remained, inexorably, human. Full Story
Speed Kills
Editor: I thank Don Knapp for his comments regarding obeying the laws of our streets and highways. My father, an advocate on driving and safety, gently and consistently reminded his children all of our lives "Slow down. It's not a race. Full Story
Abrupt driving moves after 9 p.m. often mean DUI
Editor: As a 25-year resident of Laguna, I consider the tone of the letter [5-2] from a citizen regarding her encounter in her car with a Laguna police officeron PCH after 9 p.m. to be unjustified and offensive. She wrote, "when a cop pulls up behind me, it tends to psych me out." And in that state, she abruptly turned off of PCH into a side street and parked at the curb. Full Story
A neighborhood's construction plight - by the numbers
Editor: The residential area between Ruby's and Nyes Place, most of which is dead-end streets, has been under siege since late 2007 and there's no end in sight. Full Story
Saving taxpayer $
Editor: In the local papers last week, Billy Fried wrote championing the case for the private development of the village entrance. One argument he uses to convince us that "a private developer can build the structure at no cost to the city" is the example of the Montage. He says, "And just as the Montage was willing to develop the lovely Treasure Island Beach Park…. Full Story
"The People's Council" must hear what we have to say…
Editor: Outside of our City Hall is a work of public art. It consists of sculptures arranged in a circle and includes a stone-like bench on which are inscribed the words: "The People's Council. Full Story
Rock Keyboardist Turns Up the Volume at Art Workshops
Town Keyboardist and vocalist Lisa Harriton, who spent the last year touring extensively with the Smashing Pumpkins, recently relocated to Laguna Beach. Walking around her newly adopted home to check out the scene, she entered a shop that captured her attention. Full Story
Jazz Orchestra Grooves to Fill the Dance Floor
News The award-winning Laguna Beach High School jazz orchestra, under the direction of Roger Shew, will be playing at the annual "Dining and Dancing Under the Stars" fundraiser and silent auction beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Tivoli Terrace. The event benefits the school's instrumental music department. Full Story
Playhouse Conjures Up 'Sleeping Beauty'
Performances May 7-18
The Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre will present the stage version of the classic fairytale "The Sleeping Beauty," adapted by Charlotte B. Chorpenning from the book by Charles Perrault, at the Moulton Theatre, May 7-18. Directed by Kelly Herman, this Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre production is suitable for ages fiveand up. Full Story
A Real Original
Local designer Katharine Story will auction an original "condomdesigned dress" in support of Planned Parenthood at a party at her store on May 15. The condom dress will be on display from May 12-17. Full Story
Festival Exhibits Newcomers Early
Patrons need not wait until July to view work by the Festival of Arts' new exhibiting artists. They can visit the third floor gallery of the Wells Fargo Bank in Laguna Beach now through June 5 to get a sneak peak at the work of some of the artists who have been juried into the festival for the 2008 season. Full Story
Swimmers Seize First Ever League Title
LBHS Spring Sports Roundup
The Breakers girls swimming team won their first league swimming title in school history, taking the 2008 Orange Coast League crown last Thursday at the local pool. That title eluded Laguna since the sport was established here in 1958 for boys and became a CIF sponsored sport for girls in 1975. LBHS held off defending champs Costa Mesa 406 to 380. Full Story
Lawn Bowlers Host Open House
Governor Schwarzenegger announced May 10 to be "Lawn around Laguna beach Bowls Day," and the Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club will celebrate by holding an open house from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 455 Cliff Drive. All are welcome - just be sure to wear flat-soled shoes. Full Story
School Celebrates its Half-Century
St. Catherine of Siena Parish School celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open house, special Mass, and dinner reception at the campus on April 26. St. Catherine is the parish school of St. Catherine of Siena Parish on Temple Terrace in Laguna Beach. Full Story
Club Volleyball Holds Tryout
Main Beach Laguna Volleyball Club is holding open tryouts and a parent information meeting this Saturday, May 10. The club is forming boys' teams ages 15-18 to compete in the spring season of the Southern California Volleyball Association. Full Story
Jumping the Gun For Charity
The Laguna Beach High School Running Club will hold their first annual Jog-o-Rama fundraiser on Saturday, May 10, and its members invite the public to support their goal of raising money for the less fortunate, while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Full Story
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