Olympic Quest
As the Olympic Games get underway in Beijing, Laguna Beach photographer Tom Lamb, left, and fellow conservation advocate Marc Brody struggle with an Olympic-sized goal: saving a China panda preserve now accessible only through a mountain pass since an earthquake destroyed local roads. See more on B-1. Full Story
State Eyes Cities to Solve Fiscal Trouble
Disasters and crises strike Laguna Beach with some regularity. The city has seen its share of costly-to-contain fires, slides, earthquakes and infrastructure failures, such as the recent sewer spill requiring hazmat cleanup. Fiscal prudence, such as setting aside emergency funds, allows the city to function, though, and balance its budget in spite of financial challenges. Full Story
Tide Ebbing for Kayak Rental
The state Coastal Commission staff discouraged Laguna Beach city officials from offering kayak rentals at Treasure Island Beach because a city-sponsored commercial franchise would apparently violate the permitted land use that allowed development of Montage resort, according to city and state officials. Full Story
It's Official: Oct. 1 is Harry Lawrence's Day
Some residents have so many admirers they earn a crisp salute from American Legion comrades. Some citizens are recognized by the Chamber of Commerce they helped found. Others receive a heart-felt citation from the town's mayor. Special cases attract a county or state politician to chime in with kudos for outstanding citizenry. Full Story
Turning the Camera on Public Art
Laguna Beach's reputation as an artists' enclave will be burnished this coming year by a multimedia project documenting the city's 62-piece collection of publicly funded art works and the local artists who created them. Full Story
A recent resident of Friendship Shelter has lots of gratitude
Editor: I was referred to Friendship Shelter by the Orange County Mental Health agency. I was apprehensive - my fear was almost immediately alleviated by the competence and nurturing of their excellent staff. As I was adjusting to various psych meds, their help became invaluable. The environment was so conducive to growth and progress. Full Story
600 plastic bags are used in California - every second!
Editor: I am pleased to read in the front page of The Indy that we may soon be reaching a decision on whether to continue the use of single-use plastic carrier bags in Laguna Beach or not [ Plastic Bags 8-1-08]. We can ban them entirely or charge 20 cents more or less per plastic bag as Seattle voted to do last week. Full Story
Buddhism article
Editor: I really like the article [ Modern Buddhism -8/1] by Jen Erickson. It's well written, informative, balanced, and explains better than most articles I've seen on the topic how Buddhism is embraced by so called "normal" people. Full Story
Hocus pocus of storm drain-to-wastewater diversions
Editor: Knowing the Indy's usual high standards and reputation for investigative journalism, I think that Andrea Adelson was the unsuspecting conduit of both "mis" and "dis" information [ Polluted Aliso 8-1-08]. Full Story
How do you really feel Kurt
Editor: 'Three Course Meal' Appetizer: I was sorry to see that Chris Hoy's wonderful 'wild' animal day was moved from its annual Sunday at the Festival grounds, to a Wednesday late morning/ early afternoon at the Sawdust. This was definitely not taking advantage of a great event (I surely couldn't go then), but it's not nearly the only scheduling miscue at the Sawdust. Full Story
Festival Weekend Wire
Three art festivals, all underway in Laguna Canyon through early September, offer a feast for all the senses. Besides taking in the creative work of hundreds of artists, visitors can also take advantage of an array of art workshops, demonstrations and entertainment offered daily at each venue. Full Story
Low-brow Art Expert Doubles as Tour Guide
This Sunday, Aug. 10, Laguna Art Museum will offer exclusive walk-throughs at 1 and 4 p.m. of its current exhibition "In the Land of Retinal Delights: The Juxtapoz Factor," with Billy Shire. Shire, a well-respected figure in the low-brow art scene, is the owner and founder of Billy Shire Fine Arts and La Luz de Jesus Gallery. Full Story
Concert Series Takes Flight
More than 2,000 people got into the groove at the first ever Night Flight last Saturday, a free outdoor concert held on what looks like a former runway in Irvine's mostly undeveloped Great Park. Now through Sept. 27, the Great Park is presenting Night Flights, a series of free Friday night dance parties and Saturday evening concerts. Full Story
Comic Opera Pastiche
Opera Camp students Audrey Duffy, left, and Karina Parker, both of Laguna Beach, perform Aug. 8-10 in Opera Pacific's "Tinker of Tivoli," scenes based on a Brothers Grimm tale, at UC Irvine's Claire Trevor Theater. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Full Story
Town Calls for Art Exhibit Entries
Laguna Beach is calling for entries into its 2008 Juried Fine Art Exhibition. Selected works will be exhibited at City Hall Oct. 13 through Nov. 1. The contest is open to all Orange County artists 18 years of age or older. Full Story
Polo Players Take Home Bronze
The Junior Olympics (JO's), a national water polo tournament, opened Aug. 2. Including Laguna, 48 teams of 14-and-under boys teams competed. The boys' first game, against Golden West, seemed a warm-up as Laguna Beach scored at will against the untested Sacramento area team. Full Story
Local Student Using His Brainpower
Michael Selevan, a 2005 graduate of Laguna Beach High School, has been placed on the Carnegie Institute of Technology dean's list, which recognizes exceptional academic performance for the spring semester. Full Story
Local Boy Makes Dean's List
Randy Hellman, son of Steve and Monica Hellman was named to the dean's list at Los Angeles' Loyola Marymount University for the spring semester. He is pursuing a bachelor of arts degree with a major in communications. Hellman is a 2005 graduate of Laguna Beach High School. Full Story
Beach Ball Blown Off Course
The Laguna Beach 16-and-under girls water polo team finished ninth in the recently concluded Junior Olympics. The 48 teams in the tournament came from throughout California with entries from six other states as well. In early action, Beach dismantled American River's B (16-1) and then Shores (12-4). Full Story
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