Praying for a Landmark's Soft Landing
The construction crew working on the $11.3 million restoration of the historic Laguna Presbyterian Church literally raised the roof on Wednesday, removing intact the upper section of the bell tower and one of the tallest structures in downtown. Full Story
Aliso Inn Developer Outlines Creek Restoration Plans
The resort developer Athens Group intends to map out its plans to rehabilitate Aliso Creek as part of its redevelopment proposal for Aliso Creek Inn and Golf Course during a joint meeting of the watershed's stakeholders next week. Full Story
Laguna Beach Hospital Put Up for Sale
South Coast Medical Center is again for sale, owner Adventist Health announced Friday.
This time around, city officials want to actively protect public interests at the negotiating table and on Friday announced retaining a lawyer with experience in hospital transactions and a health care consultant.
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Beating Inquiry Now a Homicide Hunt
An Anaheim resident who was discovered severely beaten inside a Laguna Beach home late last month died Wednesday afternoon without regaining consciousness, police reported. Police had identified four suspects in the beating, who now face a homicide inquiry. Police have not identified the suspects, who have not been arrested. Full Story
On its 75th Anniversary, LBHS Gets a Blue Ribbon
The U.S. Education Department named Laguna Beach High School a Blue Ribbon school Wednesday under the federal No Child Left Behind program. Administrators completed the application process during the past school year, but received the designation in the new school year, coinciding with high school's 75th anniversary. Full Story
Will Indy Readers Respond?
Newspaper Industry Turmoil Affecting Local Markets
The Indy must change to survive - so we are asking you, our readers, to help set our priorities. At newspapers across the country, the weak economy is compounding problems caused by rising costs and declining advertising and subscriptions. Full Story
A Survivor from Day One
Sandi Carter, a resident of Laguna Beach, was diagnosed at age 46 with breast cancer. An active runner committed to health and well being, with no family history of cancer, Carter was caught off guard. "How can this be?" she thought. "I'm the healthiest person I know! I eat right, and I exercise. Full Story
Volunteer Joins Relief Effort for Disaster that Didn't Strike
"All was for naught," said Laguna resident Nick Clarke, who was one of 30 Orange County Red Cross volunteers mobilized to aid potential victims and evacuees fleeing Hurricane Gustav two weeks ago along the Gulf Coast. The effort was worth it, he said, since there is no way of predicting the impact of a storm until the damage is done. Full Story
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