Opinion
Mayor Accuses a Colleague of Lying

   As a fourth generation Lagunan who’s family settled in Laguna Beach in 1871 and recreational fished these waters ever since, I am appalled at Council member Toni Iseman’s comment before the Blue Ribbon Task Force that 80 percent of Laguna residents are in favor of Proposal 3. Ms. Iseman’s comment was a “flagrant falsehood” with no support from our citizens. Full Story
Redirect the Fight Back to Court

    Jeff Redeker makes a number of valid observations about the untenable homeless situation the City of Laguna Beach is dealing with (“Magnet for the Homeless,” guest column, Nov. 6). Perhaps another option should be considered. Full Story
Ad for Homeless Heaven

   Be careful for what you wish for. Let the whole city share the love: Homeless Heaven. Beautiful Laguna Beach – Southern California’s Jewel on the Beach Where Hwy #133 meets PCH. Year ‘round warm weather. Welcomes you one and all with open arms. Full Story
Let Our Congressman Know Where You Stand

    The House of Representatives for the first time in history passed legislation that would bring truly comprehensive health reform to America. 220 courageous representatives voted in favor of reform, moving it forward. Full Story
City Hall Should Lead by Example

    Last week’s article, “Stricter Water Saving,” might be better titled “Smarter Water Use and Reuse.” There are numerous ways to get our city water consumption to where it needs to be. Sure, we can water less, and that will help...like driving our car less to save gas. Full Story
Keeping Water Cops At Bay

    California is experiencing its third dry year of precipitation in a row, and conservation efforts are being enforced across the state with mandatory rationing imposed by some water agencies. The state’s water agency classifies the drought as “severe,” and the state’s plan is to reduce water usage by 20 percent. Full Story
Alliance Shows Its Colors

   The generosity of this town has never been more clearly illustrated than by the recent outpouring of donations to Rosalind Russell, the goat lady, as she once again prepares for her journey to Nepal, bringing laptop computers to schools and goats to villagers (“Bearing a Gift of Peace as Well as Goats,” Nov. 6, edition.). Full Story
Going Postal in Laguna

    Imagine a world without post office branch hours on Saturday, and where stamps cost $.53! Is that a dire future scenario for the post office? No – this is the current reality for Laguna Beach residents. Full Story
Reader Challenges Assertions by Restaurant Owner

    I find it very disappointing that you allowed your reporter, Rita Robinson, to be a pawn for the owner and attorney to spread their “misrepresentation of facts” (“Restaurant Owner Protests Restrictions,” Nov. 6 edition). Full Story
Peeved Over Poor Reception

    En route to El Toro last Thursday, as I passed the festival grounds I turned on the radio. Full Story
Kickin’ Up a Little Dust

    The use of electrical or gasoline powered blowers… is prohibited at any time within the city limits. (Ord. 1259 § 1, 1993: Ord. 535 § 1 (part), 1964). Full Story
Our letter policy

    E-mail letters to: Editor@ LBIndy.com Letters to the Editor serve as an important Laguna forum. This paper will provide space to nearly all who wish to express their opinion, but due to space constraints we ask letter writers to limit their topics to local concerns. Full Story