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
Saved from the moral depravity of skin art
Editor: Well, the Laguna Beach City Council has done it again. After recently protecting us from the environmental scourge of ocean kayaking at Treasure Island, they did not rest on their laurels. Not at all! Full Story
Tattered, torn and…A memory of Russell Reeves
Editor: I sat on the bench overlooking the ocean at the end of Ruby St. where I gazed upon our American flag, which was tattered, torn and faded high up on a flagpole. I couldn't help but to think that this particular flag I gazed upon unfortunately was analogous to our country at this point in time - tattered, torn and left to flap in the wind unmercifully alone. Full Story
Public feedback sought by Design Review Task Force
Editor: The Design Review Task Force (DRTF) was appointed by the City Council in August 2004 with a mandate to develop recommendations designed to reduce contentiousness in Laguna's Design Review process. The DRTF will be hosting Public Forums at 6:30 p.m. Full Story
Neighbors prepare to fight Resource Center's plan
Editor: In response to last week's article about the proposed Laguna Resource Center (LRC) location at the Big Bend on Laguna Canyon Road, we the residents have our own opinions on what would otherwise be an admirable endeavor to help the homeless and low-income of Laguna. Instead it is a health and safety hazard for all. Full Story
Sit back and imagine…
Editor: It is good to let your whimsical side and imagination go wild. Bruce Hopping, a constant city council observer, imagined a sculpture for peace on the American Legion Hall's (senior center) lawn. Councilwomen Kinsman said no way. What does the American Legion stand for - war or peace?? Full Story
Blake Gallery Closes
Staff photo by Courtenay Nearburg Blake Gallery Closes A packed crowd celebrated gallerist Peter Blake's final First Thursdays Art Walk Sept. 4 at his 15-year home on Gallery Row. Peter Blake Gallery will relocate downtown to 435 Ocean Avenue, anticipating a reopening reception Saturday, Oct. 11, featuring artist Chris Gwaltney. Full Story
New Curator Hired by Laguna Museum
After nearly two years without a permanent curator, Laguna Art Museum named Grace Kook-Anderson as its curator of exhibitions. San Francisco-based Kook- Anderson will take her post at the museum on Oct. 6, shortly before the 10th Annual Plein Air Invitation kicks-off on Oct. 18. Full Story
Exhibit of the Miraculous at BC Space
BC Space Gallery will host a reception Sunday, Sept. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. for artist Pamela Diaz Martinez, whose exhibition Following Palindrome, is on exhibit at the gallery through Sept. 21. Full Story
Sunsets Set to Music in September
Each Friday in September, residents can enjoy Sunset Serenades, free outdoor concerts beginning at 5:30 p.m. to sunset at the Picnic Beach entrance to Laguna Beach's Heisler Park. The remaining lineup includes the Mimes of Wine on Sept. Full Story
Laguna Film-goers Get 'Lucky'
Laguna Beach Film Society will show "The Lucky Ones," by Neil Burger, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at South Coast Cinema, preceded by a wine reception at 6 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Bank Community Room. When their connecting flight home from Europe is cancelled in New York City, three U.S. Full Story
LBHS Student Named a National Merit Semifinalist
Laguna Beach High School senior Blake Henderson has big plans for his future. That plan got a kick-start this week with the announcement of the National Merit Semifinalists for 8,200 scholarships. Henderson qualified amongst approximately 16,000 potential finalists by his PSAT score. In typical humble fashion, he declined to state his qualifying score. Full Story
Novice No Longer
Photo by Marisa Peasley Novice No Longer Local students Mackenzie Peasley competed in the Far Western Diving Championships at Stanford University over Labor Day weekend, placing first in the three-meter novice event, second in the five-meter platform and fifth in the one-meter Junior Olympic event. Full Story
Boys & Girls Club Assists Kids Net Dreams
Basketball, played at the original Boys Club of Laguna Beach when it opened on Main Beach in 1952, still plays a role in providing local youth a reason to get together under the guidance and supervision of recreation professionals. Full Story
Girls Volleyball Underway
37th Season Laguna Beach High School's Girls Volleyball team opened its season yesterday as the Breakers hosted J Serra for the first meeting between the schools. Coach Lance Stewart (8th year, 138-55) returns two key All-CIF players in Alexandra Palmer and Piper Obradovich. Botht were a big part of the past two CIF titles. Full Story
Tennis Gearing Up
Fall Tennis Programs
Registration is currently open for All Court Tennis's fall programs for pee wee, junior, teen, competitor and Cardio Tennis. Morning and evening classes available. Pee wee, junior and teen classes are for beginners and intermediates. Advanced juniors can attend competitor or tournament training classes to work on building a mature, allcourt competitive game. Full Story
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