Both Top of the World and El Morro Elementary schools were nominated last week as California Distinguished Schools, scoring some of the highest marks in the state among 327 other nominees. After visits next month from state validation teams to verify the two schools' applications, an officialanno... More...

Before losing another Ballet Pacifica or chamber orchestra for lack of local performance space or scheduling conflicts,city officials are stepping in to explore possible alternatives. "We're losing groups we're fostering," said mayor pro tem Cheryl Kinsman, who is helping lead a joint city and s... More...

Members of the Laguna North Neighborhood Association were treated to a preview of a city plan to revise building height limits on commercial property that has unintentionally discouraged the expansion of underground parking. John Montgomery, director of community development, on Tuesday explained... More...

One suggested an eyeappealing spiral staircase. Another suggested establishing a new wetland. Many called for permeable paving stones. More...

The Planning Commission postponed until March 26 considering a proposal for a restaurant and retail tenants in the historic Heisler Building, vacant since the departure of the Jolly Roger restaurant in 2006. Owner Sam Goldstein's plans to revise the structure and seek a height variance were consi... More...