Reviving Pageant History: 1933's "Living Pictures Parade"
Artist's characters come to life formally invite City Council members Tuesday to the 75th staging of the Pageant of the Masters, which begins July 7. Board members Wayne Baglin, right, and Pat Kollenda, center, joined by marketing director Sharbie Higuchi relive the pageant's origin, costumed as "Blue Boy," "Mona Lisa," and "Pinkie," respectively. Full Story
Some Streets at Higher Risk in Wildfires
More than 125 residential streets in neighborhoods throughout town are designated "impaired" for accessibility by large firetrucks, according to a map prepared for the safety element in the city's general plan in 1995, two years after a devastating blaze destroyed more than 400 Laguna Beach homes. Full Story
Setting Out on an Olympic Journey
Laguna Beach High School junior Annika Dries is only 16. She should be a sophomore this year, but she skipped the fifth grade. In both academics and athletics, she's a perfectionist with lofty goals and the talent to meet them. Full Story
Even in Paradise, Home Prices Decline
The median sales price of Laguna Beach homes fell last year for the first time since 1996, declining 4.4 percent to $1.5 million. Sales volume also fell to its lowest level in 12 years. Full Story
Caring about "town"
Editor: Just finished reading the letter from Lyn Chevli [6/13] and was surprised how much we agree on. I, too, care deeply about our "town". Lyn lived here 47 years to my 41. I still haven't forgiven the landlady that kicked Acords out. Remember that wonderful BBQ on their last day and the coffin with the different stores that were then gone? Full Story
Proposed increase on height limits has negative impacts
Editor: The Community Development Department based on the input from a local architects group have drafted a proposed amendment to a city ordinance that would allow added height limits and underground parking structures in all commercial areas of the city. Full Story
Tat-typing?
Editor: Laguna Beach gets another tattoo parlor. That should make a few of Laguna's Venice Beach expatriates anticipating their personal, art halluciogenisis. Full Story
Wake up hypocrites
Editor: I for one am sick and tired of reading letters from hypocrites who want to shut down the day labor hiring site in Laguna Canyon. Face it - the Montage and literally hundreds of Laguna businesses and services would close down if the Latinos left. Full Story
Restless young people attending church
Editor: Recently, while attending several local church services, I observed not only differences between the services, but also one consistency: lots of disinterested, restless and bored young people. Too bad, that doesn't bode well for the future for those churches. Full Story
Laguna Art Museum's 'Retinal Feast' Punctures Artistic Barriers
Iconoclastic creations that blend into multiple mediaandeschew traditionalthinkingwill mani fest themselves at Laguna Ar t Museum's newest exhibit, "In the Land of Retinal Delights: The Juxtapoz Factor, " which runs June 22 to Oct. 5. Full Story
Local Poets Extol the Virtues of Mother Nature and Human Nature
Library's Poetry Contest Winners
During the month of April, Laguna poets young and old were encouraged to submit entries for "Personal Writes," the Laguna Beach Library's 10th annual poetry context. The winners have now been announced, and the poem of the first place winner in each age group is included here. Full Story
School& Seasoning DowntownWith French Culture
School& Arts& Free entertainment, Saturday, June 21
The public is invited to attend Festival de Musique, a free celebration on 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
Shews Retrace Their Steps for Midweek Jazz
In and around School& S ports the Jamie Shew Sextet on Jun. 25. vocalist Jaime Shew and her husband, Roger Shew, a bassist, pianist Eric Dries, Matt Otto on saxophone, guitarist Mike Scott and drummer Jason Harnell. jazz studies at Fullerton College, Crier Laguna Beach Live! Full Story
Gallery Elevates Peace Symbol Into Art
Local News The peace symbol celebrates its 50th birthday this year, and Laguna Beach's Endangered Planet gallery is marking the half-century milestone with an oversized peace symbol made with bright mosaic tiles, vintage News pins, metal charms, and other recycled materials. Full Story
Pony League Dodgers Cap a Perfect Season
Undefeated… It's a word rarely uttered in sports. It's even more rare when referring to baseball, where a 65 winning percentage translates to a trip to the World Series. At the youth level, an undefeated team seems even more improbable. Full Story
Two Girls Compete in Dive Events beach
Two local divers competed June 7 at the Dive San Diego Invitational in Carlsbad. Mackenzie Peasley won a gold medal for the 9 & under 3-meter event and a silver medal in the Junior Olympic 1-meter event. Liv Mitchell won a bronze medal in the 9 & under 1-meter novice event. Full Story
'08 Graduation at Hand Online
Images from this year's graduation ceremony will only be available online at www.lbindy.com. Look for stories about some of this year's graduating class in the June 27 edition. Full Story
Wrapping Up 74th High School Sports Season
Breakers concluded their 74th sports season this month and with graduation this past week, it's time to close the books and preserve the record for posterity. Full Story
Students Lead Supply Drive for Local School
Two Laguna Beach Girl Scout cadettes, Emily Rubino and Katy Fleming, are seeking donations of school supplies for the Mary Fay Pendleton School located on Camp Pendleton for the next school year. Full Story
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