Renovations Near Their End
Reconstruction of a favorite summer picnic spots, the 68-year-old Heisler Park, nears completion after a 10-month overhaul. Newly constructed picnic areas, restrooms and walks, along with erosion control above Rockpile Beach, should reopen for public use shortly, possibly as early as July 1, according to city officials. The 18.5 acre park was set aside in 1906 when the Laguna Cliffs subdivision was created by L.C. McKnight and H.G. Heisler. Full Story
Preserving Stargazing Amid Urban Glare
Grab a loved one and drive to some quiet area in Laguna and do what humanity has done for ages. Gaze into the night sky to contemplate the mysteries that abide there. What mysteries will we actually see from the beaches, balconies and mountain trails? Full Story
Courting Same-Sex Weddings
If same-sex couples are hearing wedding bells, local merchants and ministers hope to hear ringing of a different sort come Tuesday when samesex marriages become legal and county clerks can issue marriage licenses. Full Story
Local Cancer Survivors Train Sights on Relay for Life
A healthy-looking Theresa Daem, former Laguna Beach schools superintendent, described her reaction after learning she had breast cancer. "As a strong professional woman who had faced many difficultsituations, I immediately took the appropriate action. Full Story
Taking on Ubiquitous Plastic With a Trendy Substitute
"Plastic bags are so passé," says Laguna Beach resident Andrea Drexelius, who started importing baskets from the former French colonies Madagascar and Morocco in the hope of capitalizing on the latest target of the environmental movement with a designer substitute. Full Story
Lessons on the Homeless Housed Here
The city's Housing and Human Services Committee will hold a community forum on homelessness this Saturday, June 14 at City Hall from 9 - 11 a.m. Members of the public interested in the town's street people will have an opportunity to learn about the population's impact on the community and how city officials and community organizations are responding. Full Story
Goat Lady Fosters Democracy and Self-Reliance in a New Republic
Nepal recently became the world's newest republic. After what was referred to by the Carter Center website as "a remarkable and relatively peaceful constituent assembly election" in April, the assembly voted to oust the monarchy on May 28. Full Story
Laguna Embraces its Sister City with 'Festival de Musique'
Free live music, June 21
The public is invited to attend Festival de Musique, a free celebration beginning at noon Saturday, June 21, where French and American music will be played at various venues throughout downtown in honor of the town's sister city, Menton, on the French Riviera. Full Story
Laguna Surf & Sport Hosts Surfabout
Thalia Street Beach drew appreciative spectators for a long-delayed surf contest. See story in School-Sports Full Story
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