Mixed Feelings as Laguna Considers a Ban on Skateboarding
The debate over downhill speedboarding in laid back Laguna Beach moved to high ground last week, both literally and figuratively.
During two-hours of often impassioned testimony, skateboard supporters urged a city panel to impose bicyclist-style regulations on their sport rather than a downhill ban even as one opponent called skaters “a menace to society.” Full Story
Brooks Street Honors its Soldiers
The fouth annual Brooks Street 4th of July Parade was bigger and better attended than ever.
More than 350 people participated in the parade and flag raising ceremony, which included a violin duet of “America, The Beautiful” and the singing of the “Star Spangled Banner.” Full Story
Film Follows the Recovery of a Paralyzed Surfer
“Floating,” a documentary about injured surfer Nathan Gocke, directed by Laguna Beach’s Richard Yelland, will be shown on Fox Sports’ Fuel TV network intermittently over the next three years, beginning with a 10:30 a.m. broadcast this Saturday, June 26, Full Story
Freshman Wins Eco Film Contest
Austin Silvers, a Laguna Beach High School freshman, won third place for his film “Ecocide,” in the LEAF (Leaders of Environmental Action Films) contest, sponsored by OC Parks, Newport Beach Film Festival, Volcom and others. Full Story
Kindergartens Learn New Math: a Dozen Chairs Change 12 Lives
When the Top of the World kindergarten set out to raise funds for Irvine-based Free Wheelchair Mission, their success not only surprised the students but their teachers, too. Under an initiative suggested by kindergarten teacher Megan Bartlett, each child was asked to raise $2 to help towards the purchase of four low-cost wheelchairs. Full Story
Cops Seek Help in Nabbing Brazen Thief
A thief stole a wallet with $800 in cash from a woman celebrating her birthday at South Laguna's Ti Amo Restaurant Dec. 9 who stepped outside to smoke, police reported. The thief scooped up the wallet from the purse and shoved it under his shirt. A security video camera system inside the restaurant captured it all on tape. Full Story
Mystic Hills Fire
Police received more than 80 calls over 90 minutes about the two-alarm structure fire at 650 Mystic View, which began about 2:35 p.m. The smoke was visible from surrounding cities. Full Story
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