Visiting Wildlife
Wildlife artist Chris Hoy and long E&E Animals co-founder Shannon Thompson on Wednesday shared with Sawdust Festival visitors some of the world's most exotic animals, a source of inspiration for Hoy's paintings. Children get up close and personal with a baby crocodile and an animal handler. Other visiting critters included an African wildcat and a raccoon. Full Story
A Housing Twist for a Village Entrance?
A clear picture of the proposed village entrance has rarely come into focus during previous decades of meetings, commentary, debates and intense studies. A few years ago, the Laguna Art Museum was encouraged by city officials to come up with a plan to relocate from its parkingchallenged historic Cliff Drive perch to the village entrance. That plan died. Full Story
Unexpected Candidate Turns Election Into a Contest
In a surprise move only a few hours before the Aug. 8 electionfiling deadline ran out, Laguna Beach's former city clerk, Verna Rollinger, declared her intention for the second time to seek election to the City Council. Rollinger's candidacy makes this November's local election immeasurably more interesting. Full Story
A Survivor Pursues a Cancer Center Where None Exists
It takes passion to launch a non-profit organization and resources to sustain it. Wossene Bowler, a Laguna Beach resident since 1996 who is the founder of Life's Second Chance Foundation, is long on passion, but short on resources. Full Story
Cops Arrest Sex Predator in Alta Laguna Park
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Undercover cops arrested a 34-year-old Anaheim construction worker Tuesday night, charging him with two felonies: attempted lewd acts with a child and sending a minor harmful matter. Detective Sgt. Darrin Lenyi said earlier this month Perverted Justice. Full Story
Museum Celebrates Life of Legendary Local Artist
Leonard Kaplan Tribute, Aug. 20
The Laguna Art Museum will host a tribute evening entitled: "Leonard Kaplan: A Celebration of an Artful Life" on Aug. 20 from 6 - 10 p.m. The evening begins with drinks and hors d'oeuvres amidst a display of Kaplan pieces. At 7 p.m., a presentation on his life and art will be given. Full Story
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