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A sewer spill estimated at 3,000 gallons prompted an emergency response in Laguna Beach but didn’t force beach closures on Friday.
A sewer spill estimated at 3,000 gallons prompted an emergency response in Laguna Beach but didn't force beach closures on Friday.
The life of Foo Fighters drummer and Laguna Beach High School alumnus Taylor Hawkins was celebrated by about 200 people who attended a drum circle held Thursday.
The life of Foo Fighters drummer and Laguna Beach High School alumnus Taylor Hawkins was celebrated by about 200 people who attended a drum circle Thursday.
Laguna Art Museum will host a fundraiser benefitting the Ukrainian Red Cross from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on April 5.
Nadiia, a Ukrainian woman who fled Kyiv with her eight-year-old son and has been sheltered by a book club of Laguna Beach mothers, will speak about her experience as a refugee and rebuilding her life in the United States.
Laguna Art Museum will host a fundraiser benefitting the Ukrainian Red Cross from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on April 5.
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Ratepayers of the South Coast Water District will vote for directors by division rather than at large for the first time in November.
The Laguna Beach City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to overturn the Design Review Board's approval of a controversial second-story home addition in the Three Arch Bay community, citing an increase in proposed lot coverage and preserving neighbors' views as key unresolved issues.
The Laguna Beach City Council voted Tuesday to overturn the Design Review Board approval of a controversial second-story home addition in Three Arch Bay.
An electrical malfunction was identified by investigators as the most probable cause of a January blaze that displaced two businesses and two residents from a historic Laguna Beach building.
An electrical malfunction was identified by investigators as the most probable cause of a January blaze that displaced two businesses and two residents.
The Community Art Project will terminate its long-term lease with Wells Fargo for a gallery space in the Ocean Avenue branch, following a demand that all future artwork be reviewed by the bank’s corporate office.
The Community Art Project will terminate its long-term lease with Wells Fargo for gallery space in Laguna Beach following a demand for prior review.
Laguna Beach and federal agents responded to a 27-foot boat that washed up at Brooks Street Beach on Saturday night.
Laguna Beach and federal agents responded to a reported 27-foot boat that washed up at Brooks Street Beach on Saturday night.
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The California Transportation Commission recently announced an earmark of $16.5 million for a pair of projects along Coast Highway from 7th Avenue to Ruby Street.
The California Transportation Commission announced an earmark of $16.5 million for a pair of projects along Coast Highway from 7th Avenue to Ruby Street.
Do you use your food waste recycling bin?
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It’s been two years since the onslaught of the pandemic, but for many business owners in Laguna Beach, memories of the tumultuous spring of 2020 still serve as a fresh reminder of the importance of adaptability, resilience, and local government support in a time of nationwide crisis.
Two years after the onslaught of the pandemic, many business owners in Laguna Beach, have fresh memories of the tumultuous spring of 2020.
Laguna Beach police and fire employees were treated to a round of golf and a buffet dinner at The Ranch on Monday, starting what event organizers say will be an annual tradition to show appreciation for first responders.
Laguna Beach police and fire employees were treated to a round of golf and a buffet dinner at The Ranch on Monday.
The chief executive officer of the Pacific Marine Mammal Center announced Monday he’s resigned after four years with the storied nonprofit that just celebrated 50 years of rescuing sick and injured seals and sea lions.
The chief executive of the Pacific Marine Mammal Center announced he’s left after five years with the nonprofit that celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The Laguna Beach Fire Chief will retire after a 36-year career in public service, including more than four years at the helm of the small coastal fire agency, city officials announced Thursday.
The Laguna Beach Fire Chief will retire after a 36-year career in public service, including more than four years at the helm of the coastal fire agency.
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Forest & Ocean Gallery will host an art auction for Ukraine on Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to support the International Red Cross operations providing humanitarian relief to Ukrainian refugees.
Forest & Ocean Gallery will host an art auction for Ukraine to support the International Red Cross operations providing humanitarian relief to Ukraine.
Do you support the City Council's emergency action to blunt a new state that allows single-family lot splitting?
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The Laguna Beach City Council unanimously approved the adoption of an urgency ordinance Tuesday that puts guardrails on the implementation of a new state law banning single family zoning, which went into effect Jan. 1.
The Laguna Beach City Council approved an urgency ordinance Tuesday that puts guardrails on a new state law banning single family zoning.
Arnold Hano wished to be remembered as a writer.
But after his 99 years, Hano was eulogized Saturday for much more than his world-renowned book “A Day in The Bleachers”—Village Laguna’s first president, environmentalist, civil rights activist, Peace Corps volunteer, father, and husband to his wife Bonnie for 75 years.
Arnold Hano wished to be remembered as a writer.But after his 99 years, Hano was eulogized Saturday for much more than his world-renowned baseball book.
Lt. Jim Cota sent a Tweet on Sunday announcing his decision to retire from an agency he’s served after nearly 28 years. As the public information officer, Cota was effectively the voice of Laguna Beach police in some of the most intense moments in the City’s recent history.
Lt. Jim Cota, a longtime spokesperson of the Laguna Beach Police Department, said will retire from the force on April 1.
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Laguna Beach is projected to see a $6 million revenue increase along with a second round of federal COVID-19 relief funds in the next year, prompting discussions over public safety budgeting in light of the City’s high wildfire risk.
Laguna Beach is projected to see a $6 million revenue increase, prompting discussions over public safety budgets in light of the City’s high wildfire risk.
Should Laguna Beach live stream meetings of the City Council's newly-formed parking master plan subcommittee?
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Nadiia knew it was time to get her eight-year-old son out of Kyiv amid news reports of 90,000 Russian troops staged along the Ukrainian border in late January.
Through a mutual friend, Nadiia of Kyiv virtually met a book club of Laguna Beach moms book who have sheltered her and an eight-year-old son since March 1.
More than 45 major donors gathered at The Ranch at Laguna Beach on Feb. 27 to celebrate completing a $1 million fundraising campaign to fully renovate the Laguna Beach Community Clinic.
More than 45 major donors gathered at The Ranch on Feb. 27 to celebrate completing a $1 million campaign to renovate the Laguna Beach Community Clinic.
In a rare sign of bipartisanship, Laguna Beach’s political parties called on members to rally together at Main Beach on Sunday in support of the Ukrainian people’s defense of their country against the Russian Invasion.
Laguna Beach’s political parties called members to a bipartisan rally at Main Beach on Sunday in support of the the Ukrainian people.
After a two-year hiatus forced by the pandemic, the 55th Annual Laguna Beach Patriot’s Day Parade returned to Downtown Laguna on a chilly Saturday morning.
After a two-year hiatus forced by the pandemic, the 55th annual Laguna Beach Patriot’s Day Parade returned to Downtown Laguna on Saturday.
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After a two-year hiatus prompted by the pandemic, the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce returned to the Montage Laguna Beach to present its 2022 State of the City Luncheon on Tuesday. …
About 50 Laguna Beach community members rallied outside city hall on Thursday to support Ukrainians battling the Russian invasion of their country.
A storm forecasted to douse Laguna Beach has forced Little League organizers to move opening day to Sunday, a league spokesperson said Thursday morning.
A storm forecasted to douse Laguna Beach has forced Little League organizers to reschedule opening day for Sunday, a league spokesperson said Thursday .
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The fireworks heard this morning on the Park Avenue section of the Patriot’s Day Parade were actually blanks fired by a pair of Wild West gunslingers. A Laguna Beach bike patrol officer kindly asked the duo to simmer down and they obliged. (Video by Daniel Langhorne | LB Indy)
The Laguna Community Concert Band performs "Sleigh Ride" during Hospitality Night.
The Laguna Beach High School Brass Quintet performs "Baby It's Cold Outside" during Hospitality Night.
Seen in #LagunaBeach: Wyland is currently recreating an original whaling wall mural adjacent to Wyland Studio Gallery and the Hotel Laguna.
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The Laguna Concert Band Quartet is performing now at the Laguna Art Museum.
We're live at the Laguna Art Museum's 100th birthday party for the Laguna Beach Art Association.
Laguna Fire chief Mike Valdez updates the attack.
#breaking #happeningnow *Right Now* Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston introduces the Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters tonight in Laguna Beach at the annual Celebrity Night Fundraiser!! #breakingbad #trumbo #heisenberg #pageantofthemasters
Hear from "America First" protester Andrea Gameros, who says their message is more about keeping illegal immigrants out of the country- not about white supremecy:
Anti-"America First" Protesters describe why they showed up Sunday at Main Beach opposing the conservative group's protest:
Indy #LIVE interviews America First protest organizer Johnny Benitez on his group's message today in Laguna Beach...
#happeningnow #live Protests at Main Beach still going on, police estimate 2500 people now in the park ... lagunabeachindy.com for more...
#happeningnow #live Protests at Main Beach still going on, police estimate 2500 people now in the park ... lagunabeachindy.com for more
Main Beach #LIVE
#happeningnow over 750 protesters on two different sides of Main Beach, separated by Laguna Beach Police, OC Sheriff's Dept. officers, Irvine PD, Newport Beach PD, some offers mounted on horses. So far officers have only separated a few heated discussions but no violence. Stay tuned for more Indy #LIVE. . .
#happeningnow over 750 protesters on two different sides of Main Beach, separated by Laguna Beach Police, OC Sheriff's Dept. officers, Irvine PD, Newport Beach PD, some offers mounted on horses. So far officers have only separated a few heated discussions but no violence. Stay tuned for more Indy #LIVE. . .
Main Beach #LIVE
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#happeningnow #live **INDY LIVE** Anti-"America First" protesters are already out at Main Beach, ahead of tonight's planned protest by the anti-immigration group. Police are on scene and have set up water barricades along Coast Highway. Stay tuned to this page for live reports and lagunabeachindy.com
#happeningnow Laguna Beach Police have placed water barricades along Coast Highway at Main Beach and Broadway ... in preps for Sunday's "America First" anti-immigration rally. The rally is expected to draw hundreds of protesters to the area, and police have called in reinforcements from Newport Beach, Irvine and Anaheim and the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Laguna Beach Police Sergeant Jim Cota stopped short of saying the department would call in the National Guard. “Only if the protest got to a point where violence and property destruction started to come into play,” Cota said. Stay tuned to lagunabeachindy.com for full coverage and a team report tomorrow night from the scene.
300 protesters led a peaceful demonstration at Main Beach Saturday morning, holding signs and rallying ahead of Sunday's planned protest by anti-immigration group "America First." This morning's protesters say their message today is one of peace, diversity, and inclusion. Stay tuned to lagunabeachindy.com for the latest..
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