Opinion
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
Catch a glimpse of another great asset for LB at Aliso

    Editor: Well, the enemies of development and progress are at it again. Attacking in advance of what will become another wonderful improvement for Laguna Beach. The Aliso Creek Inn, Golf Course and motel complex is the setting for a public meeting on Saturday, May 10, from 2 - 5 p.m. by the Athens Group, developers of the beautiful Montage Resort and Spa. Full Story
Gene Felder & golf

    Editor: While vacationing at my second home in Italy with my wife Lu, I decided to catch up on some reading. Fortunately, before I left I grabbed a couple of our local papers. Full Story
Walk Aliso tomorrow then scope it May 19

    Editor: All citizens should attend and express their opinions at the Aliso Creek Scoping meeting, which will be held Monday, May 19, 2008 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers in City Hall. Let your views be heard. A good way to develop one's opinions is to go to the Walk- Around Saturday, May 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. Full Story
Felder's courage

    Editor: From time to time, I have read letters to The Independent from Gene Felder. Even though my political leanings are at the other end of the political continuum from his, I value his letters greatly. He writes what he believes with no apologies, he is well informed and he writes articulately and clearly. Full Story
City's current idea about parking is from the early 1950s

    Editor: Our City Council will soon consider amending our building ordinances to facilitate the intensificationof underground parking. Our City government currently believes that adequate on-site parking reduces auto congestion. This belief dates back to the early 1950s. Full Story
Price domestic oil less than the imported

    Editor: We all know that oil prices are set, internationally, by OPEC. Let international prices fall where they will, but domestically produced oil should be held to a different and more realistic standard. There is no ethical, moral or reasonable argument that supports domestic oil be on par with international prices. Full Story
Disagree with the White House and it's don't let the door…

    Editor: Robert Burns writing for the Associated Press in an article publish on January 5, 2007 confirmed,"President Bush is putting the finishing touches on his new Iraq plan, reshuffling his military leadership in the war-torn country." The President's new Iraq plan known as the "Surge" would include an additional "... Full Story
"Bush whacked dollar"

    Editor: The continuing weak dollar policy of this administration is a disaster. Every time the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates it results in a greater supply of money, which is intended to stimulate the economy via cheaper borrowing to invest. Full Story
Our letter policy

    Letters to the Editor are important - it's a Laguna Forum Letters to the Editor have been a community right in Laguna Beach for a long time and this paper will provide space to all who wish to express their opinions on just about any subject - whether it deals with a local issue or not. Full Story