Schoolpower Leader to Assist in Filling Her Own Shoes
When her oldest son was in kindergarten, Robin Rounaghi started volunteering for SchoolPower, a foundation that has raised money for Laguna Beach public schools since 1981. Her son is now a college sophomore.
GOP Insider Enters Congressional Race
Eighteen people qualified as June primary candidates in the congressional race for District 48 along Orange County’s coastal communities, including the last-minute entry of former Orange County GOP chair Scott Baugh. Baugh, who served five years in the state Assembly 18 years...
Laguna Steps Up Disaster Preparedness
The city of Laguna Beach is taking some significant steps to better prepare its residents and businesses for future natural disasters.
Laguna Strengthens Candidacy for Tree City USA Designation
The Torrey pine was already lowered into its pre-dug hole at Jahraus Park, across from Laguna Art Museum, as nearly 20 organizations set up booths in celebration of Laguna’s first Arbor Day observance Wednesday, March 7.
City Delays Decision on Second Unit Ordinance
The Laguna Beach City Council reviewed long-awaited amendments to its accessory dwelling unit ordinance Tuesday, March 6, but put off making a decision. It could be months before the Council moves forward with considering revisions to the law again.
Keirstead Wins Democrats’ Endorsement
Candidate Hans Keirstead outscored five opponents vying to become the Democratic Party standard bearer in congressional District 48 to win the endorsement of a majority of party delegates at its annual convention in San Diego.
Tech-Savvy Candidate Earns Backing of Women’s PAC
Rachel Payne, the most recent challenger to Rep. Dana Rohrabacher in the 48th Congressional District, recently received a high-profile endorsement from the political action committee Emily’s List, which backs pro-choice Democratic candidates.
Patriots Day Parade Steps Off
The first of 92 entries in the Patriots Day Parade set out at 11 a.m. from Park Avenue at Legion Street on Saturday, March 3.
Budget Surplus Funds Familiar Projects
The city of Laguna Beach is heading into the 2018-2019 fiscal year with $4.8 million more in its coffers than anticipated, according to city staff.
Applications Open for Historic Preservation Ordinance Task Force
The City Council is accepting applications for the Historic Preservation Ordinance Task Force.
Bio-Tech Leader Shares Start-Up Story
Laguna Beach resident Charles Dunlop, who recently sold the genetic-testing lab he founded, speaks with UC Irvine biological sciences dean in a 4 p.m. lecture Thursday, March 1, at the student center.
Local Athlete Races on Sled Team
Newport Beach native Carlo Valdes competes on the four-man bobsled team for the United States this weekend in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Honoring Grim Duty Carried Out With Grace
a member of the 607th Quartermaster Graves Registration Company, Ciampa was responsible for gathering the bodies of more than 75,000 American and enemy soldiers, identifying them and preparing them for burial over the course of 11 months.
Extra Police Prove Effective, Crime Falls
Police report Laguna Beach experienced a 15 percent drop in violent crime, such as murders, assaults and robbery, and property crimes in 2017.
New Arts Survey Reveals Familiar Findings
A new survey about the local art scene reveals little that distinguishes it from the conclusions of two previous studies: residents have a strong desire for Laguna Beach to be known as an arts community with a walk-able scale and a cultural center.
Laying Groundwork for a New Fire Chief
After working 30 years in fire fighting for larger, resource-deep agencies in three counties, Kirk Summers found serving as interim fire chief of Laguna Beach’s four-station department both refreshing and challenging.
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