Robert Allan Peterson
Aug. 18, 1947 – Nov. 19, 2010
Bob Peterson, a local attorney and 25-year Laguna Beach resident, passed away from...
Community Datebook
Does the OC Measure Up?
Find out how far your tax dollars go when the League of Women Voters hear from Lisa Burke, project manager...
Line-up From A to Z at Susi Q
Free Hawaiian Hula Performance
From Honolulu and the Mid-Pacific Institute School of the Arts, Pupukahi I Ke Alo O Na Pua (“United as One in...
Endeavors of the Heart
RUFF’n It
By Lee Winocur Field and Marion Jacobs
Times in Laguna have been rough lately, even for animals.
On Dec. 23, hotline coordinator Sandra Truelove-Silverman received...
Green Tip of the Week
Wash your clothes in cold water. The average household can avoid emitting 1,281 pounds of carbon dioxide annually and save on energy bills.
Green tips...
Street Beat
Monday, Jan. 31
Fraud. 9 a.m. 500 block of Seaview Street. Another apparent victim in the credit-card skimming investigation claimed a $177 loss.
Vandalism. 9:45 a.m....
Running With an Empowering Woman, My Mom
By Melissa Hocking,
Special to the Independent
Running hasn't always been a fun hobby for me. It used to be a tedious extra-curricular activity that I...
Village Matters
Does no one want to tell his or her love story? In my last column—thinking ahead for our upcoming Valentine’s fest—I told my dear...
Get Inspired
There are people who started when they were young, realized they were passionate about something, practiced, trained, and worked until their fingers hurt, went...
Valentine, a Victim of City Code
It was no cupid’s bow but an official letter that took aim last week at a lit up heart displayed in an Oro Street yard, figuratively piercing the hearts of the property owners and astonishing neighbors.
Mayor Feted With Dots and Jests
Members of the Woman’s Club honored Elizabeth Pearson’s year-long service as mayor with polka dot and pastel decorations, award plaques and personal tributes.
Over lunch...
Charlton Boyd
Former Mayor, Civic Leader Dies at 91
Charlton Phillips “Charlie” Boyd, a former mayor who endeavored to improve Laguna Beach during his 50 years as...
Community Datebook
Flood Task Force Seeks Members
The City Council is accepting applications for seven at-large members of the community, including two from canyon neighborhoods, to...
Club Calendar
Meet the Oldest Everest Climber
The oldest American to climb Mt. Everest, Costa Mesa resident Bill Burke, will talk to the Laguna Beach Business Club at...
Business Moves
Foundation Hires New Leader
The Laguna Beach Community Foundation hired as its president and chief executive Darrcy Loveland, a 12-year resident who most recently served...