Opinion
A unique community with unique values

    Editor: Thank you Fred Droz [letter 1-9-09], and to those that worked so very hard on the Vision Laguna 2030 Project to incorporate those values that have made Laguna Beach such a desirable place to live and visit into your final report. You have given us a road map to guide our city into the future. Full Story
The city didn't pay the $15 million

    Editor: In last issue of The Independent, Ms Cindalee Penny-Hall stated rights of the homeless. I strongly disagree that the city paid $15 million for the new senior center. It should be noted that many of our local businesses and residents contributed to this project. Full Story
What we need is for the City to act

    Editor: At an open meeting of the Interfaith Council last week, Reverend B.J. Beu of the Neighborhood Congregational Church noted that our community rose to the occasion and spent $20 million plus to help the Laguna residents whose homes and property were destroyed by the Bluebird Canyon landslide. Full Story
Know your trees

    Editor: There is much misinformation in the letter from Jennifer Horsman [1/9/09]. The ficus trees in town need lacing every 3-4 years, root planing, etc. They are not the most appropriate street tree, as the roots are invasive to plumbing causing expensive pipe cleaning and, or, replacement of the sewer pipes. Full Story
Tree trimming

    Editor: I would like to add my voice to that of Jennifer Horsman who wrote last week regarding the sorry state of our town's ficus trees. I too, am sickened by the sorry state they are in and have voiced my concerns over and again to no avail. I even spoke with councilwoman Jane Egly. Full Story
Mr. Green Streets

    Editor: Green streets, what on earth is a green street? Oh no! More new language, thoughts, concepts, cultural values, belief systems. What is becoming of the world as we have known it, loved it, grown up in it? I'm pleased to introduce the future of Laguna Beach Streets, well maybe, if 51% of our town's voters want it. Full Story
Chamber needs to take leadership role with young sculptors at the college

    Editor: The City Council's 1/6/09 agenda appointed a committee to consider how the City can assist local business during the current national recession. Kalos Kagathos Foundation, a 55-year resident of Laguna Beach, asks the committee to consider the 100-year image of Laguna Beach, an internationally acclaimed artist colony. Full Story
In the news…

    Editor: This city manages to find millions to spend on all kinds of projects, including things like the new Senior Center (valid) and numerous projects that aren't, not too mention things like giving Bluebird landslide victims basically free rent while most if not all of those folks are people of means, Full Story
Kansas tourist and Irvine letter writer

    Editor: I am writing this letter because I am disturbed to hear on the local news that a "Kansas tourist" beat a bird because the bird was going after his ice cream. That is probably the most idiotic thing I have heard in a longtime. Full Story
Global warming and China's coal production

    Editor: Proponents of the Kyoto Treaty seem to support an effective "white guilt" treaty; however it will do nothing to stop the increase in greenhouse gases. Critics at the earliest meetings insisted that if serious developing countries would have to be included. 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