A Twisting Journey for a Judicial Brass Ring
Debra Carrillo's path is both winding and breathtaking. A somewhat troubled teen whose mother died early, one of Carrillo's first jobs in the '70s was as the token female records clerk in the Laguna Beach Police Department. Full Story
Relay for Life at El Morro
Survivors Celebrate Second Chances
Lifeguard Tom Trager sounds laid back about his cancer ordeal. After a 2002 sun-begun bout with melanoma, the most lethal of three types of skin cancer, he recovered fully and passed the coveted five-year, cancer-free milestone. Today, he is nearly dismissive of his experience with the disease and the successful excision of skin from just below his Adam's apple. Full Story
Arts Legacy of a 'Grande Dame' Plays On
Obituary
Doris Shields, an arts pioneer, philanthropist and inspirational teacher and community leader, died Sunday, Aug. 10 of natural causes at her home in Laguna Beach. She was 92. Shields' grace and charm mixed with unstoppable determination changed the cultural arts landscape of the community with her many contributions over many decades. Full Story
Town's Oldest Home Sold to Developers
The oldest home in Laguna Beach, 154 Pearl Street, a historic board and batten design constructed in 1888 from shipwrecked timbers washed up onshore, was recently purchased for $3.8 million by Tresor Properties, which plans to expand the structure and add a second residence on the lot. Full Story
Survivor's Published Story Offers Comfort to Others
Rosalie Marsh-Boinus, a Laguna Beach resident, Sawdust Festival artist and two-time breast cancer survivor, will have her short story, "The Pebble and the Rock: A Love Story" published in an upcoming book entitled, "A Cup of Comfort for Breast Cancer Survivors, 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
"…what will you do to save your…home?"
Editor: First, a big thanks to Stu Saffer for writing an excellent and fact filled article about fire risks here in Laguna. (Some Streets at Higher Risk in Wildfires, LB Indy July 20, 2008) I am at once alarmed by three things noted in the article. Full Story
Pearson clarifies all five Village Entrance EIR alternatives
Editor: I wish to respond to your article in last week's Independent regarding the Village Entrance discussion at the August 5 City Council Meeting. It left out points, which I believe, could have brought more clarity to your readers had they been included in the article. Full Story
Three way race - one reader's criteria to choose a candidate
Editor: I was so happy to hear that we will have a real campaign for city council. I was afraid that without a real choice, we would not have a good discussion of the issues. Now, with Verna's entry into the race along with Cheryl and Jane, we will have three talented women to compare and choose from! This is great news! Full Story
No beautification awards in one neighborhood
Editor: Much of the time, most of us living in Laguna Beach feel like we live within one big neighborhood. We come together at civic celebrations and ceremonies, school and sporting events, always finding ways to support our City and our civic leaders. Full Story
Arts& Documenting Heroism for Film Fest
Feeling heroic? The My Hero Short Film Festival is accepting entries through Sept. 1 for its fourth annual competition. In this competition, community members are invited to submit original short films that celebrate the work of advocates and activists for peace. Full Story
An Essay: The Artist's Life, Part 1
By MUFFIN SPENCER DEVLIN
John Barber has become a defining member of the glass community in Laguna Beach since moving here in 1977. He's a long time exhibitor at the Sawdust Festival and the Festival of the Arts. He's spent the last 35 years blowing glass as well as experimenting with new ideas and new directions for commissioned public art. Full Story
Educator Wins Praise of Students
Pam Schader, who will teach beginning watercolor at Laguna Beach's Lang Park through Irvine Valley College's Emeritus Institute, was selected outstanding emeritus teacher of the year. Schader has been an art instructor at IVC Emeritus Institute for 20 years. 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
Shop Hosts Free Writer's Workshop
Quill Studios and Latitude 33 Bookshop will offer a free writing workshop called "Tell Your True Stories" on Thursday, Aug. 28, 5:45 p.m. to 8p.m. at the book shop, 311 Ocean Avenue in Laguna Beach. Space is limited so please contact instructor Trina Belanger to reserve a seat: Trina@ QuillStudios.com or 602-703- 5308. Full Story
Free English Classes Offered for Adults
Laguna Beach Unified School District offers a free adult education English as a second language course, which runs Sept. 8 - Jun. 18. Classes are Monday through Thursday from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Room 90 at Laguna Beach High School, 625 Park Avenue. The classroom is above the swimming pool, opposite the high school. Full Story
Student Bus Passes Now Available
Parents of elementary and middle school students who want their children to make use of the school district's bus system need to submit a bus application and fees to obtain a pass for the school year that begins Sept. 2. Applications have been mailed to all registered students, who will receive their passes by mail if submitted prior to the Aug. 15 deadline. Full Story
Older Adult Fitness Classes Offered
Laguna Beach's Senior Services has two new opportunities to get fit: tennis and pilates. Mixed doubles senior tennis will meet every Wednesday, Sept. 3 - Dec. 17 from 8 - 11 a.m. at the Alta Laguna Park tennis courts, 3300 Alta Laguna Park. Full Story
Surf Update
Summer Rituals
Summer has to be my favorite season in Laguna. Aside from taking a couple trips to get some good waves I would rather be no were else in the world during the summer months then here in my hometown. For as long as I can remember, summer has been the highlight of my year. Full Story
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