Some Pop Corks, Others Splash Into a New Year
It's 8:48 a.m. New Year's Day, and I peer through the fog at Main Beach toward a group of people huddled and talking. The mostly tall and lean group is adorned in towels draped over shoulders, long parkas with various team lettering, beanies pulled down over their brows. It is downright bone-chilling. A few of them look out toward the ocean expectantly. Full Story
Opponents of Day Labor Site Seek a Third Legal Hearing
Judicial Watch this week petitioned the state Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision in a lawsuit that favored Laguna Beach over a controversial day labor hiring center. The initial suit was filed in October 2006 by the Washington, D.C. Full Story
New State Laws to Curb Laguna's Carbon Output
Newly enacted greenhouse gas standards will have a profound effect on how Laguna Beach functions and aggressive statewide goals will bring that day sooner rather than later, a lawyer warned the City Council Tuesday. Full Story
Settlement Talks Begin Over Homeless Suit
In a surprise announcement, City Attorney Phil Kohn said the city's elected officials unanimously agreed to begin informal settlement talks with the American Civil Liberties Union, which the week before had filed a lawsuit on behalf of five homeless plaintiffs, challenging the lawfulness of city ordinances. Full Story
New Cop at Home on Familiar Turf
Spring Sendele, one of Laguna Beach's newest police officers, may be slight of stature, but her disarming "million dollar smile" could yet prove her best weapon. She defies stereotypes in other ways as well. Full Story
The city is butchering downtown ficus trees
Editor: Has anyone else noticed our once beautiful ficus trees have been butchered again by the city? Instead of gorgeous green canopies that provide much needed shade and incalculable allure downtown, we have trunks sporting butchered stumps and seriously distressed trees. Full Story
Lagunans rose to assure adopt-a-family was a success
Editor: The Laguna Relief and Resource Center thanks the families, businesses and churches in Laguna Beach who adopted a family in these difficult economic times. Their generosity made it possible for every one of the low-income families who live and work in our city to have a happy Christmas season. Full Story
Self-appointed protectors and Vision Laguna 2030
Editor: The recent letter from Tom Ahearn (1/2/09) indicating, "Laguna is an unfriendly town for all business" has provoked a response. Tom mentioned Vision Laguna 2030 several times as have many letters throughout the last few years. Full Story
Don't miss the Wendt exhibit at LAM
Editor: Whatever you do, between now and Feb 8, see "In Natures Temple, the Life and Art of William Wendt" at our Laguna Art Museum. Not only is there a street named for Mr. Wendt, but he lived and painted in his studiohome for many years in the 1900's in Laguna. Full Story
City needs to get back on track to aid the homeless
Editor: A year ago you published my letter celebrating our city's first steps in addressing the issues associated with our homeless residents. The City Council had just adopted the recommendations of its Homeless Task Force. Full Story
Spend Sunday Soaking Up Art
Marion Meyer Contemporary Art has two shows on display through Jan. 28. As there was no First Thursday Art Walk in January, the gallery will celebrate Claudia Meyer's new work on Jan. 11 from 2-5 p.m. This is a preview of an upcoming solo show, "Monographie," coming to Laguna Beach later this year, and currently touring in France and Switzerland. Full Story
Art House-Style Films Shown at Forum Theater
The city is offering free film screenings with its Friday Flicks at the Forum, beginning Jan. 16, 23, and 30 at 7 p.m.
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You Won't Need a Llama to Make This Movie
Cas tingCa llAd_ LBI_Jan9:CastingCallAd_The Laguna Beach Film Society launches its annual documentary series with "Dalai Lama Renaissance," the 2007 best documentary winner from both the Monaco and Moondance Film Festivals, at 7 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the Forum Theater at the Festival of Arts Grounds. Full Story
Art Provides Economic Kushion
Vladimir Kush, a Russianborn surrealist painter and sculptor, illustrates the economic situation using a style he calls metaphorical realism in his new release, entitled "Two Birds." The title's double meaning, a statement on socioeconomics and fine art as a commodity, is drawing smiles and offers from Kush collectors. Full Story
Contemporary Gallery Opens
The public is invited to celebrate the opening of Art Projeckts, a contemporary art gallery, with a 6 p.m. reception, Saturday, Jan. 10. The gallery is located at 266 Forest Avenue. Full Story
LBHS Winter Sports
Laguna's CIF Prospects Look Strong
Laguna's winter sports teams, basketball, soccer, and girls water polo, emerged from the winter break ready to compete in the Breakers' Orange Coast League for the remainder of the regular season. The lone exception is girls water polo (10-0), which plays a single four-match round in league scattered among 19 matches, including two major in-season tournaments. Full Story
Student Concert Well-Suited for '09 Graduates
Math teacher and guitar playing Gary Shapero is gearing to produce the 21st annual No Suits Allowed concert at the LBHS Artists Theater Jan. 31st at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature many talented high school students and guest performers. Full Story
No Courting Needed, You'll Love Tennis
All Court Tennis' pee wee, junior, teen, competitor, and cardio tennis classes are currently registering. Pee wee, junior and teen classes are for beginners and intermediates. Full Story
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