Editor, So, here we are back to 1995 with our village entrance project. Thirteen years ago we were looking at a project of $10 to $20 million. Today it is pegged by Elizabeth Pearson at $35.3 million and this appears to be a “guestimate” until the project is put out to bid. Has anyone seen [...]
After a year as Laguna Playhouse’s development director, Elizabeth Pearson, will step down April 30 to take the helm of the Pacific Chorale, one of the top choruses in the nation and the resident choir for the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, among other things. Long an arts [...]
Editor, Re: moving the bus terminal to village entrance. Elizabeth Pearson sent an email saying the bus terminal will stay where it’s at and will not be relocated to village entrance. Toni Iseman sent an email saying she is no longer in favor of moving it because big buses cannot make the turns it [...]
The Laguna Playhouse will set for auction a donated still life oil painting by Virginia Woolley, by one of the founders of Laguna Beach’s Festival of Arts, who was resided and painted in town from 1923 to 1971. The 20” x 16” piece, entitled “Fruit Still Life” is to be auctioned off, with bids starting [...]
Nearly 300 supporters of The Laguna Playhouse enjoyed a surf-themed gala earlier this month at Dana Point’s Laguna Cliffs Marriott. Proceeds of the event will help to sustain the operations of the 91-year-old theater, the oldest in continuing operations west of the Mississippi. The event co-chaired by supporter Heidi Miller and development director Elizabeth Pearson [...]
Board members, friends and staff of The Laguna Playhouse are inviting companies and individuals to partner and join in on the fun at a surfing-themed Gala, “California Dreamin’” to be held Friday, Nov. 16 at the Dana Point Marriott Resort & Spa. The net proceeds of the event help to sustain the operations of the [...]
Photo courtesy of Steve Dotoratos The first 31-member class of Community Emergency Response Team graduates was recognized Tuesday by Councilmember Elizabeth Pearson, right, with class member Sue Kempf. David Sanford of Doctor’s Ambulance pledged $2,500 towards future CERT training.
Editor, Kudos to Elizabeth Pearson for standing up to bullies like Richard Picheney and his ilk who have cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars that could have been used for important projects like the sewer system instead of old shacks that were nothing but termite fodder. Martha Lydick, Laguna Beach
Editor: Thank you for the well-written story by Daniella Walsh regarding my new relationship with the Laguna Playhouse in last week’s edition of your paper (“Pearson Ascends a New Stage,” Feb. 10). She did a great writing job and got every quote right. We are grateful to The Laguna Beach Independent for taking [...]
Elizabeth Pearson, a longtime resident and former foundation executive, was hired as development director of the Laguna Playhouse, it was announced this week. As a former mayor and current City Council member, Pearson has become one of the city’s most effective and influential leaders, while also forging strong relationships throughout Orange County. Pearson believes her [...]
Tony Ciabattoni moved to Laguna Beach on a trial basis from Mission Viejo in 1996 after he sold his company. He and his wife were searching for the right place to settle and rented a home in Lagunita. Before long, they knew they wanted to stay, preferably in the same neighborhood. They ended up renting [...]
Not Even Masks Obscure Good Fortune More than 200 theatrically costumed guests danced, dined and partied at The Laguna Playhouse’s third annual Moonlight Masquerade, a costume party last month that raised $41,000 for programs and performances. A highlight of the evening was the silent auction with 54 baskets and items from more than [...]
The Laguna Playhouse has hired current City Council member Elizabeth Pearson’s firm, ADworx, to help with outreach and fundraising. “Elizabeth’s 28 years in the community, her reputation as a leader, and her relationship base in Laguna Beach and throughout Orange County – along with her marketing & fundraising consulting firm’s 17 years of experience – [...]
Combining business with pleasure, this week Cheryl Kinsman and her teen-age son were traveling in Greece and coping with 107-degree temperatures. While there, the newly appointed Laguna Beach County Water District commissioner also will attend a professional conference on turf grasses, tagging along with a sister-in-law scientist expert in nematodes, earthworms that aerate soil, said [...]
Police Use Taser to Subdue Assault Suspect
An assault involving three men escalated into a struggle with Laguna Beach police, who ultimately deployed a taser twice to subdue the younger combative suspect in the 300 block of Cozumel around 1:15 a.m. Friday, May 10, police said. Police ultimately arrested Laguna Beach resident Sergio Gabriel Borgognone, 51, for allegedly resisting arrest and his [...]
