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
Expecting Curves Ahead
Mayor Jane Egly, second from left, on Sunday joined a 15-person protest over a south-county toll road, rejected by the California Coastal Commission. Proponents appealed the decision to the U.S. Department of Commerce, which has yet to reset a public hearing over the appeal. Full Story
Local Candidates Meet Public in Season's First Forum
The public is invited to the August general meeting of Village Laguna to hear the candidates for city council, city clerk, city treasurer and school board talk about their reasons for seeking office. Full Story
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