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A ‘Twisted Blessing’ Works to Save Lives

A ‘Twisted Blessing’ Works to Save Lives

| February 23, 2013 | 0 Comments

By Justin Swanson | LB Indy Laguna resident Holly Morrell was going under the knife again, the sixth procedure in nearly a decade. A defibrillator planted in her chest required repair. Two wires, or “leads,” were fractured, meant to connect to veins near her heart that monitor rhythm and correct dangerous flutters. Another lead was [...]

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Maverick Church and Iconic Leader Face Uncertain Future

Maverick Church and Iconic Leader Face Uncertain Future

| November 12, 2010 | 0 Comments

For four decades, Bishop Simon Talarczyk has presided over Laguna Beach’s most unusual church, an unaffiliated American Catholic congregation that worships in a historic chapel considered one of the world’s smallest cathedrals. Annie Ratta, of Trabuco Canyon, accompanied by her mother and fiancée, attended mass at St. Francis by the Sea last December, seated among [...]

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Very Real Job Risks Require Training

Very Real Job Risks Require Training

| October 15, 2010 | 0 Comments

Editor, I appreciated both the article and photograph from Editor Adelson (“Rookies Added to Laguna’s Force,” Oct. 1) Noel’s comment (Letters, “Questioning Photo of Rookies,” Oct. 8) that we are in Laguna so the rookies should be talking to the residents or homeless not armed like they are ready to attack. A bunch of “rambos”? [...]

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