Anticipated Crowds Wash Out Toll Road Hearing
The UC Irvine's Bren Events Center has cancelled its agreement to host the U.S. Commerce Secretary's hearing regarding the proposed Foothill- South toll road, which had been scheduled for July 25. The hearing was part of the Transportation Corridor Agency's appeal of the state Coastal Commission's decision, denying the project in February. The appeal was made to the U.S. Full Story
Bedding Warehouse Holds Sale
Between the Sheets, a bedding store owned by Laguna Beach residents Paul and Sandra Marx, is holding its first-ever warehouse sale June 19-21 in Irvine. The warehouse sale will offer savings of up to 80 percent off furniture, bath accessories, towels, lighting, and more. Full Story
Church Leads Home-Raising Effort
The Laguna Presbyterian Church has joined with other south county Presbyterian churches to contribute to the new Habitat for Humanity project, "Homes for Heroes - Foundations for Families," which will build 27 homes in San Juan Capistrano, 14 designated for veterans with disabilities or surviving spouses of soldiers who perished in service. Full Story
Fall Classes Available for Seniors
Laguna Beach's Senior Services and the Emeritus Institute at Irvine Valley College will offer classes this fall at offcampus locations, including Laguna Beach High School, the community pool, and the senior center on Legion Street. Full Story
Democrats Raise a Toast to Support Campaign HQ
Fundraiser July 26
The Laguna Beach Democratic Club is putting on an "Around the World Wine Tasting" garden event, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, to celebrate party unity and to raise money needed to open the Democratic campaign headquarters in Laguna Beach this fall. Full Story
Cruising to Benefit Sea Lions
Three-hour cruise, July 24
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center hosts a sunset harbor cruise aboard the Endeavor yacht in Newport Beach on Thursday, July 24, which will benefit the Laguna Beach-based marine rescue shelter. The three-hour harbor cruise, departing at 6 p.m. and returning to the dock at 9 p.m. Full Story
Turnabout Shop Holds Special Bargain Days
The Assistance League's Turnabout Shop is in the midst of a major sale, with all items at half price through July 19. Additionally, a garage sale is being held today and tomorrow, July 18 and 19, behind the shop from 10 a.m. to noon. Full Story
Ex-Lawmaker Defends Judicial Independence
Open discussion July 20
A former state senator, Joe Dunn, will address "The Importance of the Independent Judiciary" for the Sunday service at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach on July 20. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Full Story
Mentor Program Benefit to Roll Into Del Mar
Bridge Learning Center for Homeless Children and Chocolate Lovers of America are offering a Del Mar Racetrack package to benefit the Bridge Learning Center. Full Story
Kudos for Local Insurance Agent
Gary Watkins, a Farmers Insurance agent located in Laguna Beach, has been inducted into the "Topper Club" of top Farmers sales producers in recognition of his outstanding sales in 2007. "Farmers congratulates Gary on qualifying for this year's Topper Club," said executive vice president of field operations Jerry Carnahan. Full Story
Friendship Shelter Finds a Receptive Audience
The Friendship Shelter's program director, Mike Miller, and one of its "graduates," will address the Laguna Beach Rotary Club on Friday, July 19, at noon. They will describe the value of the program to those they serve in Orange County. The shelter is the recipient of a $4,000 grant from the club. Full Story
Taste for Charity Post Script
Earlier this week Board of Realtors President Rick McIntire showed his appreciation to beneficiaries of Taste for Charity for helping turn out supporters, contributing to the success of the spring fundraising event. Full Story
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