Climate- Protecting Measure Adopted
Mayor Jane Egly asked the 150 or so people who assembled at City Hall on Tuesday night, "How many support the recommended action?" to adopt a plan of action to protect the climate. Such action would formalize a pact adopted locally in February 2007 and by 800 other cities nationwide. Full Story
Pre-Independence Day Grill Test
More than 1,000 hot dogs sizzled and smoked on Wednesday to celebrate the reopening of a favorite picnic spot, Heisler Park, under construction for 10 months. Police Chief Mike Sellers and Mayor Jane Egly took turns skewering sausages. Full Story
Council Rejects Affordable Housing Proposal
A proposal to require Aliso Creek developer Athens Group and South Coast Medical Center to build affordable homes as a condition of winning approval for other projects was vetoed Tuesday by the City Council. Full Story
Kaelyn Klass Returning With Military Honors
Kaelyn Klass returns home to Laguna Beach this week for the first time this year and looks forward to reuniting with family and friends for the July 4 holiday. No doubt the fireworks display will take on new meaning for the 22-year-old. The U.S. Full Story
Campground Breaks Ground Despite Budget Crisis
Few real estate projects take 30 years to come to fruition. After years of legal wrangling and emotional debate in several venues on the conversion of El Moro campground for public use, a Los Angeles construction firm will begin Monday clearing the grounds of the demolished mobile home park to make way for 60 new overnight camping sites, day use parking and picnic areas. Full Story
Dear Mr. President
Ed. Note: This letter was sent to the White House. I am eight years old. I am really trying to make peace on earth. Can you help me? I am trying to make a world of love and happiness. It is my goal. I would really appreciate it if you help me. Full Story
Plaudits for SCMC ER
Editor: After a couple recent visits to South Coast Hospital Emergency Room, I cannot give enough plaudits to the staff and management including the caring doctors and nurses. Laguna needs this hospital and all of us who live in Laguna should give our full support and encourage the continued operation of this "gem". Full Story
Child safety: nothing was or is more important
Editor: Some 35 plus years ago I was with my son in Bluebird Park and he was fascinated by the leaky water fountain right by the entrance to the park. At the time mud was one of his interests. I was very concerned that he could dart out into Bluebird Canyon Drive at any time. The park at this time did not have a fence that was child proof. Full Story
How some 50s era LBHS seniors gained respect for the fuzz
Ed. Note: This letter was sent to Dale Ghere re: his guest column in last week's paper. No one knows better than you what a harmful weapon water balloons can be. And, the real danger is that people perceive of them as harmless. Full Story
Indy Article "another polluted runoff outfall pipe"?
Editor: Bill Hagle's article [6/27] in The Independent about the finding of steelhead trout was not only inaccurate but he makes the assumption that readers will automatically side with Dunbar's misguided POV. Full Story
Artist Adventurer Hunts for Inspiration in Far Corners
The hunt for adventure from Africa to the Amazon sustains Casey Parlette powerfully influences his mixed media sculptures. Parlette is one of 35 new artists to join the 154-artist contingent in this summer's 76th annual Festival of Arts juried fine art show, which opens Sunday. Full Story
She's a Hoot Performing Stand Up or Falling Down
'Fall Down' Reality Laguna comedian Lynn Epstein can be seen revealing her physical prowess (or lack thereof) as an upcoming contestant on "Wipe Out," at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8. Full Story
Festival Weekend Wire
Friday, July 4. The Art-A-Fair, guitaristsinger Don Cowell, 2 to 5 p.m. Sawdust Art Festival: Community Concert Band roves from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Rob Eller plays at the tavern from 11:20 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dan Wilson plays classic rock at the grill from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and reggae hits the main deck with La Dee Dreade at 1 to 5 p.m. Full Story
A Dose of Reality on Reality TV
A local resident shares her experience on NBC's 'America's Got Talent' Laguna Beach resident Victoria Hazlett, better known locally as the Singing Wish Fairy, debuted her act to 17 million viewers last week on NBC's reality show "America's Got Talent," only to get the boot after singing four notes. Full Story
Artist Held at the Gate a Second Time
The gate artist Jon Seeman designed for Bluebird Park seemed in danger of slamming shut on him this week. Yet after much testimony by the public and arts commissioners, who unanimously recommended Seeman's whimsical gate, the City Council also voted 4-1 to approve the installation contingent upon an expert's evaluation and approval that it meets safety standards. Full Story
Local Tries for Bike Racing's Trophy
Laguna local Brian Lopes, raced in his 16th world championship mountain bike race for the U.S. on June 21, placing fifth in the in the semifinal round. The race courses were set in the mountain town of Val Di Sole in northern Italy and nearly 1,000 countries were represented. Full Story
School& Locals Make Good in Boston
In and around Crier Two local girls are newsmakers with their successes at Boston University. Jillian E. Levin was one of 5,760 students who graduated from Boston University in May 2008. Full Story
Surf Update
Keep the Faith
To those who frequent Brooks Street and Main Beach, a familiar face appears each day about 2 p.m., methodically jogging in the deep sand in faded blue trunks. With slicked-back gray hair and sun-drenched skin, Bruce Hopping is one of our town's legendary icons. Full Story
LBHS Girls Water Polo Secure Second in Villa Park Tournament
The Laguna Beach High School girls' water polo team placed second in the Villa Park Summer Tourney held June 27-29. Full Story
Putting a Wrap on Riddle Field
With Little League season finished, the concession stand and clubhouse at Riddle Field were under wraps for several days recently, courtesy of Laguna resident Alex del Toro, aka "The Termite Guy." Del Toro, whose son Nolan, 10, has played Little League for four years, donated the tenting of the facility. Full Story
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