Laguna Beach police release crime stats for 2023
Report Shows Overall Decrease in Violent and Property Crimes since 2021
The Laguna Beach Police Department reported violent and property crimes were down by seven...
LAM opens new exhibit: ‘Reflections of Resilience’
The exhibition is on view now through Aug. 25
Laguna Art Museum has revealed its next exhibit, Reflections of Resilience, features artwork by the 2024...
LBHS grad lands silver screen role
By Tasmin McGill, Special to the Independent
Recent Laguna Beach High School graduate Meg O'Connell, known as Meg Millidge on the big screen, is set...
Laguna Sports Update: Week of April 19
By Frank Aronoff | LB Indy
SPRING SPORTS UPDATE
Some Laguna sports teams had to compete during the LBUSD “Spring Break” due to the district calendar taking the...
LAM’s upcoming ‘What’s it Worth’ event to focus on jewelry
By Tasmin McGill, Special to the Independent
Curious about that special brooch passed down from grandma? The Laguna Art Museum (LAM) has teamed up with...
Donors turn out in support of Clinic’s managed care program
Friends and supporters of the Laguna Beach Community Clinic gathered on Thursday, April 4, for the Clinic’s annual lunch and live auction.
The event was...
Susi Q’s Legacy Ball brings joy and contributions to one of Laguna’s favorite nonprofits
On Saturday evening, April 6, Laguna Beach Seniors and Susi Q celebrated its 15th Legacy Ball fundraising event, which raised $380,000 for the nonprofit.
“We...
Hortense Miller Garden blooms for open house
The Hortense Miller Garden, a hidden gem in North Laguna, welcomed nearly 300 visitors to its free open house on Saturday, April 6. The...
Susan Hough knows the value of clean water
By Caedman Welch, LBHS senior and member of the school's "Walking for Water" club
Meet Susan Hough. The 13-year resident of Laguna Beach not only...
Bobbie Jordan tapped as Orange County ‘Woman of Distinction’
On April 4, the Laguna Board of REALTORS Executive Vice President Bobbie Jordan, along with several other accomplished women of Orange County, received a...
Local radio station ushers in new leadership
KXFM announced Thursday that Billy Fried, Cindy Obrand and Jonathan Tufano, well-known Laguna residents and long-time program hosts, have been appointed to the radio...
Festival of Arts: Nurturing local talent, realizing dreams
By Rachelle Cano, Special to the Independent
Native Laguna Beach artist, writer, curator and graphic designer Vanessa Françoise Rothe and her European family moved to...
Laguna Beach City Council selects Dave Kiff as city manager
Laguna Beach City Council tapped former Newport Beach City Manager Dave Kiff as its new city manager during its Tuesday, April 9 meeting.
After an...
Beyond the break: Tess Booth finds passion in surfing, solo travel and family
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
Blink and you might pass up the beautiful shores of Oak Street Beach. Among the 26 unique shorelines...
Local nonprofit raises more than $400K for Laguna Beach Schools
SchoolPower, Laguna Beach’s Education Foundation, hosted its 38th Annual Gala Above & Beyond on March 23 at Montage Laguna Beach. Chaired by SchoolPower trustees Ashley Brown...