This is Where We Live
Twilight's last beaming and a long exposure transforms Treasure Island Beach into a cotton-candy paradise. Full Story
Laguna Endorses Same-Sex Marriage
Three decades ago, a state senator proposed a ballot initiative that would have forced teachers who were homosexuals from their jobs, local resident Frank Ricchiazzi told the City Council on Tuesday. "That was a witch hunt," Ricchiazzi said. "Gay people were afraid to come to work. Full Story
Commercial Paddler Still Afloat, Keeps an Oar in the Water
Kayak rentals at Treasure Island Beach remain temporarily put on hold as a result of Tuesday's City Council meeting, which suited several residents who opposed the boats for commercial and safety reasons. Full Story
Several Injured in a Quartet of Collisions
Ten people suffered injuries, though none of them life threatening, in four separate traffic collisions that occurred during the past week. Full Story
Volcom Grabs a Local Foothold
The Volcom stone gained new momentum this week as the board-sports clothing and accessory maker announced its second acquisition in six months, bagging Laguna Surf & Sport, a retail partner that operates stores in Laguna Beach and Aliso Viejo. Full Story
Our letter policy
Letters to the Editor are important - it's a Laguna Forum Letters to the Editor have been a community right in Laguna Beach for a long time and this paper will provide space to all who wish to express their opinions on just about any subject - whether it deals with a local issue or not. Full Story
A reminder about what the painted meters are all about
Editor: Last week, on the corner of Forest and Coast Highway, four local artists along with their painted parking meters were honored for their work. Full Story
Vets say thanks to the Pageant and Tivoli Terrace
Editor: Big thanks go to the Board of the Festival of Arts and June Neptune of Tivoli Terrace restaurant for providing a wonderful evening for a hundred veterans and their support staff on July 14. Full Story
Sick of SCMC and its broken promises
Editor: South Coast Medical Center is making nearby residents sick! Two "temporary" generators in their lower parking lot have been there for months, and make noise all day and now all night long. Recently, both of the generators have been replaced with noisier models, leading to sleepless nights in neighborhoods all around the hospital. Full Story
A huge luxury dog park but no housing for working people?
Editor: Regarding the affordable housing issue, I grew up in LB and remember when it truly was an open bohemian community. I grew up low income with my artist mom and my father who worked at a job he hated but paid the bills. He'd commute to the inland empire five days a week. Full Story
Filmmaker Known for Eco Topics Refocuses on Middle East
MacGillivray Freeman Films announced this week completed principal photography for its giant screen film for Imax theatres about the history, culture, and religion of Arabia. Full Story
Boxboarders!' Film Finally Sets Off
"Boxboarders!," written and directed by Laguna Beach filmmaker Rob Hedden, is being released on DVD July 29, three years after filming wrapped up. The independent comedy follows the lives of two surfer kids who inadvertently invent a new sport when they put wheels on a refrigerator box. Full Story
Eyth's Rings in Pageant Spotlight Onstage and Off
California sculptor Edward Eyth holds the unique distinction of being the only living artist whose work is featured in this year's 75th annual Pageant of the Masters, "All the World's a Stage." The tableau vivant of Eyth's dynamic bronze sculpture, "Olympic Spirit," which depicts a man and woman holding aloft the five Olympic rings, is featured in the show's second act. Full Story
A Berlin Story:
Gallimaufry's 'Cabaret'
There is little question, Gallimaufry Performing Arts' production "Cabaret" is driven by the principle characters, the MC and Sally Bowles. The group cast top-notch people for those roles, which puts this production a step ahead, along with Jonelle Allen's well detailed staging. Full Story
Polo Team Trumps Newport for State Crown
Add another trophy to the case, and raise the bar on expectations for the coming season.
The Laguna Beach High School girls' water polo team won the "state" championship over the weekend, outlasting Newport Harbor in an 11-9 final match contested at the Corona del Mar pool. Full Story
Counselor Shifts Jobs, Named to New Post
After 19 years of service in various jobs for the Laguna Beach school district, Gretchen Ernsdorf was selected Friday to fill a newly created position, a second assistant principal at Laguna Beach High School. Principal Don Austin and Assistant Superintendent Nancy Hubbell selected Ernsdorf from over 150 other applicants. Full Story
Girls Defeat Season Rival to Bring Home the Gold
Youth Water Polo
Laguna Beach's 12 and under girls age group water polo team won first place last weekend in a key tournament leading up to the National Junior Olympics. The John Hale Summer Championship tournament featured over 150 teams of various ages that competed in a dozen pools in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Full Story
A Sweet Offer for Angels Fans
See's Candies will give one lucky fan the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at an Angels game in Anaheim. Fans must visit a local See's Candies store by Aug. 23 and enter a contest for a chance to win. Full Story
Track Club Returns With Jr. Olympic Medals
Six Laguna athletes in the newly established Laguna Beach Track Club took home 10 medals after participating July 11-13 in the AAU West Coast Junior Olympics in Reno, Nev. The half-dozen competitors, led by Coach Mark Harris, survived 100-degree temperatures and poor air quality due to wildfires. Full Story
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