Two Lives Committed to a Gold Standard
Two people willing to test themselves and take on seemingly insurmountable obstacles met for the first time at Laguna Beach's CSP Youth Shelter for an unusual ceremony. On Saturday, Laura Szemenyei, 16, of San Juan Capistrano, a top-scorer on a recent lifeguard certification test, joined Olympic athlete Nick Scandone, 42, on a figurative pedestal. Full Story
Landslide Clean- Up Costs Wrapping Up
The Measure A oversight committee, set up to monitor a voter-approved half-cent sales tax to help pay for Bluebird landslide reconstruction, recommended rescinding the tax in a report to the City Council on Tuesday. Also Tuesday, a resident raised a red caution flag, describing a widening crack on Bluebird Canyon Road that she contends may indicate new slippage. Full Story
City Lures Shoppers With Free Parking
A plea from a member of the public for an economic stimulus provoked a firestorm of ideas and deeds Tuesday by the City Council, which acted to drop parking fees in a large public lot near downtown through June 1. Full Story
LBHS Senior to Attend Obama Inauguration
LBHS senior Ryan Lawler, captain of the varsity basketball team and the Associated Student Body athletic commissioner, holds a ticket for one of the most sought-after events in the nation. He's got a seat at the historic inauguration of Barack Obama in the nation's capital in January. Full Story
Familiar Chefs Sharpen Knives For a Fresh Challenge
Beginning in January, patrons of upscale downtown Laguna Beach restaurant Sorrento Grille should notice a more casual aesthetic when table linens disappear, wood tabletops emerge and small portion offerings fill the menu to appeal to diners with a preference for grazing. Full Story
'Synchronicity' Showcases Dance Diversity
In a successive wave, vibrant movement speaks a vast vocabulary. Such is the visual verse of "Synchronicity," an intense 12-piece production by the Laguna Beach High School Dance Company, with shows tonight and tomorrow at the Artists' Theater. Full Story
Artist Angles Self for New Path
Longtime Sawdust Art Festival exhibitor Mary Hurlbut is retiring after 28 years as a stained glass artist, and she celebrates her final year of exhibiting at this year's News annual Winter Fantasy show which runs weekends through Dec. 14. In booth 242, you will find the last of Hurlbut's colorful handcrafted glass pieces. Full Story
Good Beats for Holiday Drum Circle
Friday, Dec.12
There will be a full moon drum circle at Aliso Beach from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. Hot beverages will be served. Bring drum, seating (chair or blanket), wood for the fire, and, if you can, a toy to donate to the Children's Hospital of Orange County. Full Story
Poster Exhibit Captures Local History
A 21-year retrospective of Festival of Arts annual posters is on display at the downtown Laguna Beach Wells Fargo through Jan. 9. Admission is free to the thirdfloor exhibit. The posters' subject matter expresses various personalities, classical landscapes, abstractions, and delicate objects, reflecting the range of creative attitudes that exist at the Festival of Arts. Full Story
New Exhibits at Artman Gallery
Art is on the move at the recently opened JoAnne Artman Gallery in North Laguna. This week the gallery opened an exhibit of the work of Amanda Dunbar, previously displayed at Artman's SpaceOnSpurgeon gallery in Santa Ana. Full Story
LBHS Girls Hoops
Breakers Get Roughed Up in Beach First Games
The LBHS girls' basketball team opened the 2008 season with three key returning players from last year's second place Orange Coast League squad, which narrowly lost in the second round of the CIF playoffs. On Wednesday with a full squad, the Breakers dropped a tough 47-46 game to Westminster. Emily Writer had 28 points, Samantha Garner 12, Katie Daff 4 and Ahllam Berri 2. Full Story
LBHS Boys Hoops
Laguna Starts Strong
Laguna rolled through the fifth annual La Quinta Shootout last week, beating perennial OC hoops powers Northwood and Katella before falling just short in the title game to Marina. Full Story
Men In Black Compete for Regional Bragging Rights
Laguna Beach's boys division under 12s soccer team Men In Black dominated the recent regional tournament, beating Laguna Niguel 9-0, Lake Forest 7-3, Rancho Margarita 2-0 and San Juan Capistrano 3-1. The victories earned Laguna's Men In Black a berth in the regional championship game that took place Thursday, Dec. Full Story
LBHS Girls Soccer
Breakers Powerfully Kick Off Season Opener
The 28th season of LBHS girls soccer began successfully this past week, demonstrating a strong defense that allowed just one goal in five games. The efforts were good for two wins and three ties. Laguna started the week with a pair of 0-0 ties, first against Connelly in the Ocean View Holiday Tournament and the other coming in a non-league match at San Juan Hills. Full Story
Boys Soccer Start 2-0-2
Breakers Frustrate Mater Dei, Shutout Mission Viejo
LBHS boys soccer continued their unbeaten ways, earning a tie and two wins against tough non-league competition. Last Wednesday, Laguna held OC's #10 Mater Dei to a 1-1 tie with some aggressive second half play. The Monarchs, coached by former Laguna mentor Andy Thomas, struck first with a tap to the left corner after several headers from both teams. Full Story
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