Opinion: In a worried world, signs of a pushback
By Russ Gerber
Soon after departing Houston International Airport, we hit severe turbulence. The pilot came on to warn that because we had to pass...
Opinion: OC Supervisor Katrina Foley’s April update
Updated to reflect the correct number of permanent supportive housing units that the County voted to fund. - Ed.
Women’s History Month, Sober Living Homes,...
Opinion: Wisdom Workout
Spring Cleaning
By Susan McNeal Velasquez
Attics and basements were a staple of most houses on the East Coast, where I was brought up. The attic...
Opinion: Pet Peeves
Fresh Faces
Ahh, I don’t think I’m the right guy to write about that. I’m old. My face is older. How’s that possible, you ask?...
Opinion: On the can in Japan
By Billy Fried
I'm high over the Pacific, returning home from a three-week visit to Japan with my daughter. It was my first time back in 41...
Opinion: This is where we live
Hop on the Trolley Tour During Heritage Month
By Hunter Fuentes and Jon Stordahl
May is Heritage Month in Laguna. A free trolley tour of architecturally...
Opinion: Pet Peeves
Emanual
By Mark D. Crantz
I envisioned my later years to be one of coasting. Ah, you know, retirement, a period of time when you aren’t...
Opinion: Musings On The Coast
Blue Moon
For maybe six months, I had been dating the woman who was to become the love of my life. It was New Year's...
Opinion: Green Light
Earth Day 1970 and 2024
Earth Day. It’s my favorite societal event. Even though it’s not a government-sanctioned national holiday, it should be. What other...
Opinion: Pet Peeves
Here We Go Again
By Mark D. Crantz
City Council delays Promenade Project. Here we go again using that dreaded word. Delay. Let’s say it again,...
Opinion: Dear Susi Q
Celebrating Our Volunteers
By Lynette Brasfield
When I considered retiring, I researched potential volunteering opportunities. I’m not good with children, feared that I’d want to take...
Opinion: Welcome home KXRN, Laguna’s community radio
Back during the holidays, I wrote a Christmas column saying I only wanted our beloved little radio station to survive. It was struggling due...
Opinion: Concerning City Council
By Michèle Monda
Laguna's City Council majority's lack of transparency has long been an expensive problem for residents. Now, once again, thanks to Mayor Sue...
Opinion: Wisdom Workout
Wishing, Hoping and Longing for Love
As the winter season comes to a close, the anticipation of spring is in the air. Sunny days and...
Opinion: State of the City 2024 Address
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the City luncheon at the Montage Laguna Beach on April 2. Chamber members...