A Metered Prescription for Panhandling
In an unusual experiment of art and social activism, the City Council this week revealed five artist-painted parking meters repurposed as coin collection devices to benefit the homeless and to discourage handouts to panhandlers. Full Story
Local Candidates In No Rush to Declare
By WILLIAM HAGLE
This presidential election year lays a voting boom and boon in the laps of Laguna's voters. We can begin with mulling the big races, and marvel at Obama's visit last Sunday to Newport's Balboa Bay Club where he harvested $1.2 million in heavily Republican Orange County. Full Story
Preserving a Glimmer of Local History
Andy Alison never found the right moment to make a pitch to the owners of Laguna Beach's Cottage Restaurant about the lantern that swung from a pole near the entry, mostly obscured by a tree. He knew its not-so-secret provenance as a historic artifact, one of about 150 nautical-styled streetlights decoratively strung across sparsely developed Dana Point in the 1920s. Full Story
Bluebelt Group's Attempt for Unity Yields a Watered-Down Result
Despite every effort of Laguna Bluebelt coalition organizers to marshall support behind three nominees to serve as a local representative before upcoming hearings over state marine protection, letters had to be amended at Monday's meeting to "acknowledge" the three, rather than "endorse" them. Full Story
Resource Center Gains Ground on Expanding Services to the Homeless
The Laguna Relief and Resource Center is gearing up to broaden its services for the homeless by pursuing a new Laguna Canyon location and with the appointment of a new volunteer director. Full Story
Eiler Inn is now a white shoebox
Editor: I cannot fathom how any person connected with design approvals, remodels, etc., can have the nerve to utter the term ìmaintain the village atmosphereî while at the same time approving the disgrace to Eiler Inn, one of Lagunaís most charming storefronts. It is now a white shoebox with rectangular holes for doors and windows. Full Story
Understating Ora
Editor: Ora is more than a guest! Picture of Ora Sterling [7- 11 pg B14] being treated or identified as a 'guest' to Bob Gage is a bit understated. Just ask the 154 artists. Ha Ha. Jim Piaskowski Laguna Beach Full Story
Citation Dismissed
Editor: Thank you for posting my declaration [7/11] in support of dismissal of LBMC citation for riding skateboards on Main Beach by my 3 and 4-year-old boys, when in fact; they were riding only scooters, as an apparent vindictive use of the citation book. Full Story
A kayak concession? No way!
Editor: For over 20 years, Treasure Island Beach has been a favorite swim spot. It is beautiful! Many days it is a calm, blue lagoon that is as stunning as any I have seen in exotic island locations. It is ours, right here in our town! Full Story
When it comes to kayaks, city needs to do its homework
Editor: I would caution city officials from endorsing any type of kayak program here in Laguna before they do their homework. I am a member of the San Onofre paddle surfing association, which has an approved launching area at dog patch just south of old man's. Full Story
Be There Or Be Square
'The Marvelous Wonderettes' at Laguna Playhouse Theater review
Want to live your high school prom all over again, but this time with four fabulously talented cuties singing songs of the '50s and the '60s? Perhaps you did graduate in the '50s and had your tenth year reunion in the '60s. Full Story
Gallimaufry Kicks Up 'Cabaret'
Juliet Fischer-Schulein stars in Gallimaufry Performing Arts' production of "Cabaret," in performances Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, and the following week, July 24-26 at 8 p.m. at the Artists' Theater on Park Avenue. Full Story
A Young Director Wins the Golden Ticket
Gallimaufry's presents 'Willy Wonka' over two weekends
Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," will be presented at the Artists' Theatre for the next two Saturdays and Sundays, July 19 and 20, 26 and 27 at 2 p.m. The production is directed and choreographed by Noah Plomgren, recipient of Gallimaufry's first-ever directing fellowship. Full Story
Festival Weekend Wire
In addition to artist exhibitions in every medium at each of the three Laguna Canyon art festivals, visitors can also take advantage of an array of art workshops, demonstrations and entertainment offered daily at each venue. Full Story
Film Explores Homosexuality and the Bible
The Neighborhood Congregational Church presents a screening of the new movie "For the Bible Tells Me So" on July 26 at 7:30 p.m. Co-executive producers Sandra Hartness and Karen Ellis of Laguna Beach will introduce the film and lead a question and answer session following the film. Full Story
Students Get First-hand Look (and Taste) of China
'Duck brain is chewy, but it doesn't have much flavor,' one student writes.
Laguna Beach students returned Tuesday from a weeklong trip to China with Thurston teacher David Dixon, Mandarin instructor Jean Wu, chaperones and other teachers. The China tour was the culmination of two years of Mandarin instruction taught after hours at Thurston as part of a pilot program in foreign language instruction in the district. Full Story
Stoked to Compete
Australian Ian Carins started the first major surfing competition around Laguna beach in Southern California 26 years ago in Huntington Beach. What began as OP Pro was renamed the U.S. Open of Surfing in 1994. No matter how bad the waves are the contest always runs. Full Story
Steals Nab Third Place Win by Boys Polo Team
By RICHARD HENRIKSON
Laguna Beach High Schools' varsity boys water polo team was one of 16 Southern California teams to compete in Lake Elsinore's Elite tournament and brought home a third place trophy lastt weekened. Full Story
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