Opinion
New-Found Appreciation for Small-Town Culture

    Last Friday night, as the parent of a freshman football player, I had volunteered with other frosh parents to work the concession stand during Laguna’s varsity football game against Costa Mesa. Full Story
For The Sake Of A Gull

   While driving north on Coast Highway Saturday morning, I noticed a large flock of sea gulls circling the intersection at Aster. Full Story
Why Punish Fishermen, the Original Conservationists?

    The MLPA process is runaway militant environmentalism at its finest. One thing these people do not realize is that when you remove people from the environment they become much less interested in saving it. Full Story
Feedback on Curfews and Fishing

   First off, I am finishing up my second deployment in Afghanistan and would like to point out that when the Internet works out here it is awesome to read the Independent on the web. Which brings me to my second point, regarding my disappointment about the beach curfew and the proposed ban of fishing. Full Story
Guided by Principle Not Politics

   If the arguments Amy Kramer offers are examples of “common sense” then the response to the question she raises in her article titled, “Will Common Sense Prevail?” should be a resounding no. Of course, common sense is not the same as rational thought. Full Story
Compassion for the Homeless, Please

   Here is a quick comment, on my hometown’s homeless issue. We need to change our behavior and show compassion. Yes, some are here for a free ride. The freeloaders are making the problem worse for those who really need help because of their personal issues and health problems. Full Story
Dismayed by Shelter

    I am totally dismayed at the city readying a temporary overnight shelter at ACT V. It seems as though our elected officials and city manager have a “not in my neighborhood” mentality. Laguna Canyon Road is where you put your “problems,” but pray do tell what happens when the festivals start? Full Story
Reclaiming Heisler Park

   It’s nice to have the park back. William Weier, Laguna Beach. Full Story
Clearing Up the Graywater Areas

    In his letter to the editor in the Nov. 13 edition of the Laguna Beach Independent, Chris Prelitz addressed the use of graywater systems as a method of conserving water. Mr. Prelitz stated that the state legislators recently allowed graywater systems for homes without the need of a building permit. He also stated that one could simply plumb a kitchen sink or washing machine into a garden. Full Story
Nightlife is Normal, Get Over It

    I am writing this letter in response to the article about the restrictions placed on the Mozambique (“Restaurant Owner Protests Restrictions,” Nov. 9). This is ridiculous. We live in a city where things are located close to each other, and there are just some things you have to compromise on. Full Story
Restaurant’s Controller Disputes Neighbor’s Claims

    I am writing this letter in response to the letter from Greg Slecove to the Indy on Nov. 13 about Mozambique. Mr. Slecove should check his facts before making allegations in the news media regarding another company or person. Full Story