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
Skateboarders need a dose of common sense
Editor: I read the [5/30] article about the injured skateboarder and the letter entitled "Plea for Caution Over Cool", and both sent a shiver down my spine because just the day before I read the article and letter, I witnessed what could have been the same situation. Full Story
Genuine honesty and integrity
Editor: Angels walk amongst us... With all the negative we hear and read about our town, I would like to share a positive, heartwarming story. Last Friday morning I made a quick stop at Pavilions in North Laguna. As I drove away, I glanced at my left hand on the steering wheel and immediately pulled my car to the curb. Full Story
Aliso Canyon will be a horror story - not a fairy tale
Editor: Mr. Meyersí letter regarding the issues surrounding the Camp Dolph conveyance [6/6], pro Athens Group public relations propaganda aside, raises more questions about the title to this property than it answers in any informative way. Full Story
Flak attack
Editor: Dennis Myers sounds like a man delivering flakfor the Athens group in his critique of Ann Christophís May 23 article in which she expressed interest in conserving a pristine Aliso Canyon. Until I met Ann a couple of months ago I thought she was just another gadfly we had to endure. Not so, she is a very likeable person who is willing to act on her beliefs. Full Story
Raising a question
Editor: So how much is Athens paying Dennis Myers? Evangeline Crockett Laguna Beach Full Story
Kiraly's Brainchild 'Diminished Capacity' to Screen Locally
Local resident and screenwriter Sherwood Kiraly's irrepressible humor and wit are the antithesis of his latest project's title, "Diminished Capacity." Filmgoers will have the pleasure of a pre-release screening of his filmand a talk by Kiraly as part of the Laguna Beach Film Society series on June 19. Full Story
College Opens Student Gallery
Laguna College of Art & Design will launch its summer gallery on June 28 at Gallery 793 with a public reception open to the public from 6 - 9 p.m. Full Story
Workshop Offers Writing Hints
A free writing workshop, offered by Latitude 33 Bookshop and Quill Studios, called "Gearing Up to Write" is being held June 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. Participants will focus on when and how to embark on creative efforts and how to better support their creativity. Full Story
Window Realism
Live mannequins Lauren Thomas and Kristen San Jose stopped traffic, in an attention-getting window display on Coast Highway by retailer Stella's, offering a new line of summer apparel. Boys circled the block for a second look and ogling husbands were seen getting poked by their wives. Full Story
Bree Burgess in 'The Wedding Singer' at OCPC this Weekend
Performances June 13 and 14
Laguna's No Square Theatre has collaborated with the California Conservatory of the Arts of San Juan Capistrano to produce "The Wedding Singer," performed this weekend at Orange County Performing Arts Center's Founder's Hall. Full Story
Community's Legacy Yields a Windfall for 2008 Graduates
The Laguna Beach High School honors convocation last Wednesday granted awards totaling $226,363 to 112 graduating seniors, a record 247 individual grants from 109 scholarships. The program's humble beginnings began when the Ebell Club of Laguna honored graduates of the class of 1938, Laguna's fourth graduating class. Full Story
Surfabout Finally Crashes to Completion
After three weeks of delay due due to poor surf conditions, the seventh annual Spring Fever Surfabout kicked off at Thalia Local News Street beach on June 6 beginning at 7:30 a.m. With consistent waves throughout the day, none of the 60 participants could have wished for better conditions, though the turnout was small because of the unexpected swell. Full Story
Merz named to All-CIF Team
LBHS senior outside hitter Shawn Merz was selected to the 28-player Division-II All-CIF boys volleyball team, capping a senior season that saw him as an almost unstoppable force in high school volleyball. USC bound Fab-50 player Clay Knapp was a repeat second team selection. Full Story
Mr. LBHS Boys Throng the Catwalk to Claim School Title
The LBHS Make-a-Wish club's fundraiser last Thursday skipped the typical bake sale and silent auction. Instead, 10 boys of various talents participated in a beefcake pageant to claim the title of Mr. LBHS, where they danced, performed, paraded in swimsuits and eveningwear, and answered questions in a quick-firechallenge. Full Story
Class Notes
Spanish Approved for More Elementary Classes In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the school board approved the addition of 60 minutes of Spanish instruction weekly for all fourthand fifth-graders enrolled at El Morro and Top of the World elementary schools this fall. Full Story
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