Opinion
Uproar Over Obama Speech

    Editor, I was appalled to hear that the superintendent of schools and Laguna Beach school board decided not to allow students to hear President Obama's message on Tuesday. How could this happen here? Full Story
Diversity of Ideas Over Homelessness

    Editor: Wouldn't it be ironic if those that fought so hard for the 36-foot height limit in town now have to ask the City Council to somehow rescind, suspend or ignore the ordinance that is currently on the books? Full Story
Dysfunction Downtown

    Editor: Niki Smart's letter "Stimulus Bypassing Local Stores" decries the high rents that are driving many Laguna stores out of business, and asks what she can do to help. Full Story
A Visitor Gratified by Finder's Honesty

    Editor: I visited Laguna Beach over Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, I lost my glasses case that had my glasses, driver's license, credit cards and cash in it. Today, I got a call from Laguna Beach PD, telling me that someone had turned everything into them. Full Story
A Call to Arms, Laguna Style

    Editor: In case anyone hasn't noticed, we've got a new "greeter" in town. She's parked dead center in front of the boardwalk as you're approaching the beach at Main. Welcome to Laguna! I swim everyday, and each day when I get out of the water I spend some time picking up trash, like many locals do. Full Story
Protecting Trees at the Expense of Fire Safety

    Editor: The city does not have respect for life or limb (and I don't mean a tree limb) and ignores blatant violations of state and county laws and common sense about landscape clearance around property for fire and safety reasons. Laguna does not belong to the county Fire Authority as it would be then expected to follow these guidelines. Full Story
Both Birds Share Our Nest

    Editor: Re: "Crows of Mystic Hills," (Letters, Sept. 4) I can add the observation that I believe we have both crows and ravens in our area. I live above Mystic Hills in the mid century McClusky "Park Avenue Estates" area on Bonn Drive. Full Story