July 4th saw deadly explosions, law enforcement via drones, and surges in calls to police Here's how Southern California fire and police departments prepared for and responded to one of the busiest days of the year.
‘Tabletop’ exercise simulated real fire in Laguna Beach, helped with successful outcome, officials say
As summer nears, a question looms: How safe are Southern California beaches? By Laylan Connelly May 23, 2025 at 7:25 a.m. Lingering debris from the Palisades fire and marine mammals sickened by toxic algae remain a...
Violins of Hope Project comes to Orange County By Marla Jo Fisher May 22, 2025 at 8:59 a.m. A poignant reminder of the Jewish musicians who played before, during and after the Holocaust...
Coastal Commission sent notice to Hotel Laguna for obstructing public beach By Laylan Connelly May 16, 2025 at 4:29 p.m. The commission sent its latest letter to Hotel Laguna operators on May 8 asking that...
Surfing Heritage center is buying downtown Laguna Beach building for next chapter By Laylan Connelly May 14, 2025 at 2:20 p.m. A deal is in escrow to move the surfing center from the hills of San...
Laguna Beach home on promontory overlooking Arch Rock seeks $34M By Sandra Barrera May 5, 2025 at 12:19 p.m. The house enjoys '270 degree views of the crashing surf, coves, sunsets' and beyond, the...
Laguna Beach considers more concerts at Irvine Bowl, does noise study By Erika I. Ritchie May 5, 2025 at 2:04 p.m. The City Council will review plans for more concerts at the Irvine Bowl after a...
14 free and lovely ways to celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 By Marla Jo Fisher May 5, 2025 at 2:48 p.m. You don't have to spend a fortune to take your mother out for brunch. Here...
Burden caring for animals sickened by toxic algae bloom is taxing rescuers, budgets with no end in sight By Laylan Connelly May 7, 2025 at 4:32 p.m. Since late February, more than 800 poisoned animals have been reported in just Los Angeles...
Laguna Bluebelt opens photo contest celebrating Laguna Beach’s coastline By Erika I. Ritchie May 1, 2025 at 7:42 a.m. Rules and more information on entering the contest can be found at lagunabluebelt.org.
Laguna Art Museum gets new look with help from community By Laylan Connelly April 27, 2025 at 12:18 p.m. Creative fundraising brought the community out to give the museum a new look -- though...