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
Internet Sting
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
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
Walking with mastodons?
Editor: With due respect. Mr. Hano wrote [Changing - or not - 8/8], "…used to walk downtown, bare foot, and return with the soles of his bare feet still clean" I too walked downtown, bare feet, 33 years ago and my feet were black, covered in road grime. Full Story
A grim but real message to skaters
Editor: Re: a Channel 2 report this Tuesday: "Skateboarder, 14, Will Be Taken Off Life- Support" Maybe some of our Laguna Beach kids will get the message!? Full Story
Maybe it isn't so…
Editor: I am thrilled to see the new publication Muse emerge in Laguna Beach. The City has such a rich history in the arts, community service, historical preservation, the environment, and the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community. It's good to see a non-profit publication highlight the roots of Laguna Beach. Full Story
Words of wisdom from the old man on the hill
Ode to the Golden Years Here I sit, wherever that may be Sadly realizing that my life is history But then I hear the cheers As we begin to celebrate the Golden Years Oh what joy and fun these years will bring Join with me while we sing - Full Story
Heeding the Siren's Song:
The Collages of Leonard Kaplan
For almost 70 years, artist and antiquarian Leonard Kaplan has weathered the vagaries of contemporary art la mode. He quietly watched the flow and ebb of Abstract Expressionism during the 1940s and 50s. He witnessed the quirky advance and retreat of Pop Art, minimalism, conceptualism and performance art in the 1960s and 70s. Full Story
Surf Icons Emerge for Big-Wave Film Premiere
Laguna Beach resident and surfer Pat O'Connell will be a special guest at the premiere of Dana Brown's new film "Highwater," at the Surfing Heritage Foundation screen Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. Brown is well-known as the filmmaker for "Step Into Liquid" and "Endless Summer II. Full Story
Festival Weekend Wire
Three art festivals underway in Laguna Canyon through Labor Day offer an entertaining showcase of visual and performance art. While the main event remains the creative output of hundreds of exhibiting artists, visitors can also take advantage of an array of art workshops, demonstrations and live performances offered at each venue. Full Story
Sawdust Festival Adopts an Eco Theme
Themes of sustainability blossom at the Sawdust Art Festival this Sunday, Aug. 17, from noon to 5 p.m. during "A Midsummer's Green Day," an effort to educate visitors with activities that involve green initiatives. Full Story
Artist's 'Innocence' Subject of International Interest
Laguna College of Art & Design alumna Candice Bohannon is recognized in this month's edition of International Artist as a finalist in the favorite subjects painting competition. Her painting, "Innocent," was selected from a pool of thousands of candidates from around the world and received honorable mention. Full Story
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