Plein air painter
Staff photo by Courtenay Nearburg Jim Lamb, of Sammamish, Wash., works on a Laguna Beach landscape Saturday at Heisler Park as art enthusiasts admire the 40 painters visiting as part of annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational. They had two hours to create a final "quick draw" work. See more online at www.lbindy.com Full Story
Sewage Spill Closes Beaches
Four miles of Laguna Beach coastline were closed Wednesday due to a second major sewage spill in six months, both of which occurred in the Bluebird Canyon area near Coast Highway. Beaches will remain closed at least two days, according to city officials.
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Athens Plans Setback for Driftwood
The California Coastal Commission last week denied the Athens Group "vested rights" to Driftwood Estates, undeveloped land at the top of Driftwood Drive in South Laguna, a setback for the Montage resort's developers. Athens purchased the 325- acre Driftwood property off Aliso Canyon in 2004 as part of an ambitious plan to overhaul the Aliso Creek Inn and Golf Course. Full Story
Council Candidates Stand Their Ground on Sharp Questions
Top of the World Neighborhood Association (TOWNA), Temple Hills Community Association (THCA), and South Laguna Civic Association (SLCA) on Monday sponsored what appears to be the last public candidate forum before the Nov. 4 election. Full Story
Other City Council Actions
The City Council on Tuesday appointed three members and an alternate to the Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board. Seven applicants applied, including the three regular incumbents and one alternate. Full Story
Avoiding a Night of Horror on Halloween
Drive With Vigilance
Laguna Beach traffic Sgt. Robert Rahaeuser and the California Office of Traffic Safety have some scary numbers about Halloween: it's the deadliest night of the year for kids ages 5-14. Most fatalities involving vehicles and kids on foot occur between 4 and 8 p.m. Full Story
Locals Lead in Political Donations
Laguna Beach residents have long been noted for their high turnout at the polls during elections, so it comes as little surprise that they are also noteworthy for the extent of their financial contributions to political campaigns. Full Story
Ruling the Beach
Staff photo by Courtenay Nearburg Ruling the Beach Moka Gossens of Laguna Beach, right, tipping the ball, and Milos Rousek, face off at the net Saturday at Main Beach during the weekend Laguna Beach Fall Classic, a beach volleyball tournament. Competitors played in teams, earning points to advance to finals on Sunday and earn the title of "King" or "Queen of the Beach." Full Story
Homeless Protest New Camping Rules
Homeless people and those who were previously homeless turned out en masse Tuesday to contest a proposed ordinance amendment that would further restrict camping on city beaches and parks. The City Council unanimously voted to put off adopting the proposal until further revisions have been made. Full Story
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