City Council repeals Ordinance 1675 amid public outcry
By Jackie Connor, Special to the Independent
In a 3-0 vote, city council members will repeal Ordinance 1675, a contentious piece of legislation that has...
Downed utility pole causes six-hour closure of Laguna Canyon Road
The Laguna Beach Police and Fire departments responded to the 2600 block of Laguna Canyon Road about an injury traffic collision into a utility...
Laguna’s new marine safety vessel christened in Newport Beach
Local and state dignitaries and members of the public converged on Marina Park in Newport Beach last Friday, May 24, to watch the christening...
Celebrate the ocean with Laguna Ocean Foundation this month
The Laguna Ocean Foundation (LOF) is gearing up for National Ocean Month in June. What better time to celebrate the ocean and the amazing...
Police Log: Week of May 23 to 31
Thursday, May 23
Failure to register as an arsonist. Alexis Ariel Garbieh, 63, of Newport Beach, was arrested on suspicion of failing to register as...
Moss Street Beach Access facelift complete
The new Moss Street Beach Access was officially reopened to the public after a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 17.
After Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill...
Renae Hinchey named Woman’s Club’s Woman of the Year
The Woman's Club of Laguna Beach will honor Renae Hinchey as its 2024 Woman of the Year at a luncheon on Friday, June 14,...
Police Log: Week of May 16 to May 22
Thursday, May 16
Bench warrant. Andre Jeremiah Dyas, 18, of Victorville was arrested on suspicion of a felony bench warrant. He was held without bail.
Friday,...
Monks, meditation, thangkas and more coming to Neighborhood Congregational
An artistic and spiritual experience is set for May 30 – June 2 at Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Drive.
Artists of all...
Supporters swing for Schoolpower at 8th annual Three Clubs Barefoot Golf Tournament
Monday, May 6, marked the eighth annual Three Clubs Barefoot Canyon Classic at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, generously hosted by Hobie and The...
Two LBHS students selected as National Merit Scholarship winners
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced this year’s winners of the $2,500 scholarship awarded to 2,500 students nationwide, including Laguna Beach High School students Keira Hundhausen and Christopher...
New Laguna Beach Run Club hits the ground running
Runners from all over Orange County are lacing up their Hokas and headed to Laguna Beach to start their Sundays with a three-mile run...
Police Log: Week of May 9 to May 15
Thursday, May 9
Bench warrant, DUI. Ulisses Rodriguezfranco, 23, of Desert Hot Springs was arrested on suspicion of a felony bench warrant and driving under the influence of...
Public invited to give input in first phase of Facilities Master Plan
The City of Laguna Beach has announced its first phase of developing a comprehensive Facilities Master Plan (FMP).
The Facilities Master Plan is a comprehensive...
Village Laguna’s Charm House Tour on the horizon
Laguna Beach is filled with beautiful, charming, and unique homes. Only a tiny portion of those are seen frequently from the well-traveled streets—others are hidden in...