The pilot of a police helicopter circling over Laguna Beach’s Temple Hills neighborhood Monday, Jan. 28, was assisting in an unsuccessful search for a person that acted suspiciously, police said. A white male attempting to hide against a planter in a driveway in the 1700 block of Thurston Drive early Monday afternoon fled over a [...]
Laguna Beach’s R Star founder Rosalind Russell invites friends and supporters to join her for a garden tea party Saturday, Sept. 29, from 2-4 p.m. at the home of Ileana, 17151 Greenleaf Lane, Huntington Beach, 92649. Entertainment will include a violinist and ballet dance performance, lunch, desserts and refreshments. Please RSVP to 714-846-5850 or 949 [...]
BuildingAfrica, a Huntington Beach-based organization, is holding its third annual update and fundraising dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at Mozambique restauarant, 1740 S. Coast Highway. Cost is $125 per person. Guests include Chief Gija II Shadrack George B. Dlamini of Swaziland and Dr. Richard Matthew from UC Irvine. The organization re-imagines the [...]
Back in the mid-70s, without her parent’s permission, Alisa Schwarzstein paddled out at Thalia Street Beach on a surfboard she had purchase at a local consignment store. “It was a really horrible board,” said the now retired pro and Woman of the Year who recently had her name enshrined on the Surfing Walk of Fame [...]
For the next five years, the third Saturday of April will be declared kelp day in Laguna Beach thanks to the efforts of Patricia Cosulich, who successfully sought Mayor Jane Egly’s endorsement for the proclamation. “This is monumental for the preservation and conservation of our kelp forests,” said marine biologist Nancy Caruso, of Garden Grove, [...]
Get Inspired by a Local Historic Cottage An artist designer’s historic cottage is featured in a 14-page article in the June issue of Romantic Homes Magazine on newsstands now. The story describes the property’s original purchase by Van Nuys’ Susanna H. Lankershim for $10 in gold coins on Sept. 23, 1911. The current resident hosts [...]
A suspected member of a racist gang was arrested in Anaheim after a pursuit by law enforcement authorities Tuesday, Feb. 21, that began in Laguna Beach. Darryl James Mason, 42, of Huntington Beach, was taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol, according to Laguna Beach police Lt. Jason Kravetz. He was arrested for two [...]
Crevier Starts Community Foundation Fund Local philanthropist Donnie Crevier has established a donor advised fund at the Laguna Beach Community Foundation and also made a $25,000 unrestricted foundation donation. “I believe in our Laguna Beach community and its nonprofits. I would encourage Laguna Beach residents to learn more about the benefits of supporting charities through [...]
In a surprise development, Laguna Beach High School and Thurston Middle School will both undergo a change in leadership beginning next year as a result of a decision announced Thursday by high school Principal Don Austin to depart at year’s end. In a meeting convened late Thursday, the school board approved the appointment of middle [...]
Traffic resumed flowing without disruption in downtown Laguna Beach by midday on Monday following the temporary morning closure of Broadway Avenue due to a single car collision that resulted in the death of the driver. Laguna residents on Ocean Avenue were awakened around 2:20 a.m. by a loud crash when a vehicle traveling at speeds [...]
State Sen. Tom Harman, a Republican from Huntington Beach, was tapped on the first day of the new legislative session to serve as vice chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. The committee screens gubernatorial appointments and proposed amendments and rules that govern the business of the State Legislature. Harman represents the 35th Senate District, which [...]
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 [...]
