Opinion
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
Why Laguna?

    Editor: In last week's edition of The Independent the question was raised in reference to the ACLU lawsuit on behalf of the homeless, why Laguna? Since Laguna Beach has generously provided serv ices that evidence the care and concern we have as a community toward our homeless it seems unfair that we should be a target for such a lawsuit. Full Story
It's wonderful…

    Editor: It's wonderful when something comes together just so, like now. The liberal wackos of the ACLU are suing the liberal wackos of Laguna Beach for Laguna's failure to provide adequate free shelter for what used to be called "bums." Today, there is a more politically correct euphemism for drug addiction, alcoholism, and attendant vagrancy. Full Story
Selective memory?

    Editor: Bill Hagle's Jan 2, 2009 frontpage story sets out Assistant City Manager John Pietig's reaction to the ACLU sponsored lawsuit against the City. Full Story
Hey Cox and other cable guys, wake up

    Editor: I see in the Register that all three local cable TV service providers are planning fee increases. What part of the word "Depression" don't these outfits understand? People out of work, taking wage cuts, many businesses losing money even shutting down, and inefficient governments increasing fees and taxes; but these guys want to increase TV fees. Full Story
She's 114 and she's living in LA

    Editor: First it was the oldest woman in America who died at 115. Then it was the oldest man who died at 112. Who is killing off the oldest people in America? Isn't it the person who has the most to gain when an older rival is eliminated? Who else but the second oldest person? Full Story
Our letter policy

    Letters to the Editor are important - it's a Laguna Forum Letters to the Editor have been a community right in Laguna Beach for a long time and this paper will provide space to all who wish to express their opinions on just about any subject - whether it deals with a local issue or not. Full Story