1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (607+ words) Recently I had several conversations that reminded me how important these ideas are to the future of our city. Earlier this week I visited Jason Hanck at the Sawdust Festival grounds to discuss improvements they are planning for the property....

1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (559+ words) A 30-year-old Paramount man was arrested at 12:45 a.m. on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Total bail was set at $2,500. Sex offender registry. A 59-year-old Santa Ana man was arrested at 1:37 p.m. on suspicion of failure to register as a…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (665+ words) True confession. I'm a mad hatter. I just don't look good in hats. Makes me mad, even though, I sport one for this column. My wife made me do it. She said I was over thinking it and I didn't…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (960+ words) GUEST OPINION: The Irvine Bowl Fiasco'lagunabeachindy.com The following is my opinion, and separate from my role as Executive Director of KXFM Radio. When I took over management of our radio station in 2024, my number one priority was to restore…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (352+ words) The Laguna Art Museum's $3 million gift will fund an endowed curator position. (Courtesy of Laguna Art Museum) The Laguna Art Museum has received a $3 million gift, the largest contribution in its over 100-year history, and it will go towards funding…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (851+ words) The Aug. 22 operation was one of several planned initiatives aimed at addressing public safety. Parole violation. A 40-year-old Laguna Beach man was arrested at 12:04 p.m. on suspicion of felony parole violation. No bail was set." Exhibit deadly weapon. A 45-year-old Laguna…...

2+ week, 2+ min ago  (212+ words) Thurston Middle School has been designated a 2026 California Distinguished School in the category of Achievement Gap Closers. The recognition, presented by the California Department of Education, honors schools demonstrating exemplary instructional programs and strong student outcomes. At Thurston Middle School,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (598+ words) For over four years, a series of financial maneuvers within the Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) administration, allegedly diverted $1,770,000 in taxpayer funds to cover employee healthcare costs'violations that were only recently brought to light following a shift in School…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago  (413+ words) Possession. A 69-year-old Torrance man was arrested at 4:52 p.m. on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance on for felony parole violation. Total bail was set at $500. DUI alcohol. A 52-year-old Costa Mesa woman was arrested at 11:17 p.m. on suspicion of driving…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (509+ words) Rancho Capistrano Winery owners Kyle, a Laguna native, and Sylvia Franson." Laguna Beach High School graduate Kyle Franson loves seeing his former classmates come into his family-owned business, Rancho Capistrano Winery. A short drive from Laguna Beach, the winery, located…...