Feds law re: lasers and aircraft is absurd
Editor: I am a retired scientist who has worked with lasers since they were invented by a college classmate, Gordon Gould, in 1958. It is hilarious to read about the paranoia pilots have when a harmless laser beam is aimed in their direction. Even though it is harmless, the FAA had a law passed making it illegal to point any laser pointer at an aircraft. Full Story
Illinois Ire
Editor: I was shocked by the poor writing and mistakes made in the article, Three Grads Set Off on the Road Less Taken, which appeared in the June 27 issue. Full Story
"Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die."
Editor: Ann Christophís column titled ìLess is a Crisisî was thoughtful and raised interesting points. They say, ìEverybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die.î Everybody wants ìaffordable housing,î particularly for themselves and their children, but few are willing to pay for others to have it. Full Story
Big developments need to include affordable housing
Editor: I attended the City Council meeting of July 1 when the Housing and Human Services Committee's proposal on affordable housing was considered by our City Council and unanimously forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration. Full Story
Cottages hiding in Laguna Canyon
Editor: As one heads out of town on Laguna Canyon Road there are the three cottages neatly fenced in and trees are growing over it "hiding" another $200,000 mistake from taxpayers. Perhaps the cottages could be used for "affordable housing". Full Story
Slideshow: Independence Day 2008
4th of July celebrations from South Laguna, Virginia Way Parade and Party, to Main Beach and the Heisler Park Fireworks. Full Story
Gallimaufry's 'Cabaret' Adds Its Own Kick
Performances begin July 17
Gallimaufry Performing Arts presents the Broadway musical "Cabaret," directed by Tony Award-nominee Jonelle Allen and starring Juliet Fischer- Schulein and Steve Josephson. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, July 17- 19, 24-26 at 8 p.m. at the Artists' Theater on Park Avenue. Full Story
Festival Weekend Wire
ports The art festival season is officially in full swing with all three open and offering an array of free art workshops, demonstrations and entertainment daily. Locals receive free admission all summer at the Festival of Arts and Art-A-Fair. Locals get in free after 5 p.m. Thursdays and the first Friday of the month at the Sawdust Art Festival. Full Story
Local Poet Taps Her Kentucky Roots for Inspiration
Reading and book signing, July 16
Laguna poet Kate Buckley, who recently won the North American Review's 2008 James Hearst Poetry Prize for her poem "The Life Cycle of Moths," will be featured at a poetry reading and book-signing event at the Laguna Beach Library to be held at 6:30 p.m. Full Story
Rohrer Enrolls Art School Grads for Exhibit
Rohrer Fine Art announces the New York School exhibition with an artist's reception and opening on July 12 from 6-8 p.m. The show will feature artists Samuel T. Full Story
Defense Studio Takes Aim at a Killer
The United Studios of Self Defense (USSD) is organizing a team to participate in the upcoming Relay for Life Laguna Beach event to be held on Aug. 22 and 23 to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. Chief instructor Jeff Kash appointed two Laguna Beach High School teens, Nikki Forte and Jaimee Farthing, captains of the USSD team. Full Story
Diplomas Make Lasting Impact on Little Graduates
Twenty-dive local families celebrated late in June as their children finished their first preschool year at the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach. The free preschool is for 3 and 4-year olds from qualifying low income families living in Laguna Beach and surrounding communities. Full Story
Cyclists Invited to Help Improve Local Bikeways
With more than 800 miles of bikeways in Orange County, planners are looking to the public for feedback on ways to improve the network. The public is invited to attend a workshop from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Full Story
Local Student Excels at School
Emily Katharine Kiraly, a senior at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., has been named to the dean's list for the spring 2008 semester. A graduate of Laguna Beach High School, she is the daughter of Sherwood and Patti Jo Kiraly. Full Story
Making a Splash at Diving Event
On June 29 at the Lee Brennan Memorial dive meet, Laguna Beach resident Mackenzie Peasley won first place in the Junior Olympic one-meter 9 and under event. She achieved her highest score to date of 110.75. Her coach, Ila Wilson, said "She has put her heart and soul into diving. She worked hard and earned this win! Full Story
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