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Former Foothill high school track coach arrested for sex with a minor, police say

Laguna Beach police detectives arrested a 24-year-old Fullerton man on Aug. 14 on suspicion of having sex and committing other lewd acts with a...

Sports update: Fighting Irish no match for Laguna in 51-0 rout

FALL SPORTS UPDATE CROSS COUNTY Breakers are training despite the air quality issues. The varsity squads are off to Hawaii this weekend for the Iolani Invitational,...

Town Crier: Week of Sept. 13

Mozart Classical Orchestra to Delight at the Artists Theater on Sunday, Sept. 15. The program, beginning at 3 p.m., includes works by J. S. Bach,...

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Lagunan Michael Fowlkes releases ‘History of Sportfishing’

By Spencer Grant, Special to the Independent        Laguna's Michael Fowlkes – filmmaker, U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, environmentalist, and lifelong sport fisherman – has just...

KXFM Radio revamps format to spotlight local programming

Starting Monday, Sept. 16, KXFM Radio will unveil an all-new programming schedule that includes 30 new shows – 27 of which will be condensed...

4 Ways AI-Powered Tools Are Helping You Look Your Best

Just a few short years ago, AI was simply something we all used to make funny images to share with our friends without the...

Transforming Smiles: Dr. Jason Cellars’ Commitment to Comprehensive and Compassionate Dentistry

  Dr. Jason Cellars, a distinguished dentist at Seacliff Dental in Huntington Beach, CA, is celebrated for his commitment to providing excellent and comprehensive...

Remote Workers Flock to California’s Scenic Towns: A New Trend in Relocation

As remote work redefines professional landscapes, many leave bustling cities for California's scenic towns. This shift, partly spurred by California's tech boom, allows workers...

Get To Know the Man Behind the Name: Personal Injury Lawyer Michael Akiva

“The word ‘normal’ is so boring, until life isn’t.” This is the belief of attorney Michael Akiva, managing partner of pre-litigation at law firm...

Meet Lauren Boeck: Parent, educator and LBUSD school board candidate

Parent and educator Lauren Boeck has entered the race for Laguna Beach Unified School Board (LBUSD) school board with a campaign centered on collaboration...

Boys & Girls Club Area Director Hans Laroche announces retirement

Open House Celebration Planned to Honor His Legacy The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach (the Club) is honored to announce the retirement of...

Surf & Sand Resort wraps summer of community partnership projects with city

The city of Laguna Beach has wrapped up a collaborative effort of community service projects with Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach. These initiatives not...

The News Continued

Opinion: Find someone new

By Russ Gerber I remember hearing a radio interview with Shirley Temple Black many years ago. She wanted to discuss her work as the then...

Business of The Week Profile

Business of the Week: Farmers & Merchants Bank

Farmers & Merchants Bank The home of strong liquidity, white-glove service, and a commitment to community F&M Bank has been California’s Strongest, since 1907. That’s not...

Non-Profit Spotlight: The Rotary Club of Laguna Beach

The Rotary Club of Laguna Beach Continues to Make a Positive Impact in the Community The upcoming Grapes for Grads event highlights a year of...

Business of the Week: Coast Hardware Laguna Beach

Coast Hardware Laguna Beach salutes the community! After 100 years of history, Ace Hardware nationwide celebrates a century. Coast Hardware in Laguna Beach has been...

Non-Profit Spotlight: Laguna Beach Garden Club

Not Your Granny’s Garden Club Admit it: you hear “garden club” and you think of grannies who gather only to chat about begonias... snooze. Shattering...

Opinion: M.F.K. Fisher Connection to Laguna Beach

By Gene Felder Did M.F.K. Fisher have a connection to Laguna Beach? Over a decade ago, while a board member of the Laguna Beach Historical...

Opinion: Dem Club addresses candidate endorsement concerns

By Peggy Wolff As Chair of the Laguna Beach Democratic Club, I would like to respond to recent letters and columns regarding our Aug. 14...

Opinion: No way to run a railroad

By Mary Locatelli A funny thing happened on the way to a contract search.  At the Aug. 13 council meeting, there was much discussion about...

Opinion: A LBUSD counterpoint

By Jim Kelly I’ve never been called an attack dog before, though I’m no stranger to name-calling. It often occurs when we struggle to express...

Opinion: Tune In, Turn On, to Laguna’s Community Radio

By Billy Fried On Monday, we launch the all-new KXFM, with over 30 hours of brand-new programming a week. Laguna is the little engine of...