The October 2021 oil spill shut down a host of shoreline businesses in Huntington Beach – now a proposed settlement could help recover some lost revenue.
Category: Laguna Beach
Posted inTheater
‘Kim’s Convenience,’ the Play That Inspired the Controversial TV Show, Opens at Laguna Playhouse
Through no fault of its own, the 2011 play “Kim’s Convenience” is part of the international conversation over race, diversity and representation.
Posted inOutdoors
Laguna Beach Moves To Take Over County Beaches
The proposal would nearly double the length of the coastline the city is responsible for maintaining.
Posted inDance
Laguna Dance Festival Evolves as Jodie Gates Moves to a New Position in Cincinnati
Revolutionary arts leader Jodie Gates is stepping away but not down as artistic director of the Laguna Dance Festival. The festival’s annual weekend of performances, Aug. 12-13, will highlight world-class performers.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Summer Art Festivals Return to Laguna Beach
After a year with varying COVID restrictions, it looks like a return to pre-pandemic conditions at the popular Laguna art festivals.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Voters in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Dana Point and Much of South County Are Picking a New County Rep. What Do the Candidates Say?
Here’s how the candidates answered key questions about what they’d do about challenges like homelessness, housing affordability and open space.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
South OC Starts Evacuation As Firefighters Respond To Brush Fire In Aliso Canyon
The fire was first reported shortly after 3:00 Wednesday afternoon, with officials in Laguna Beach and Laguna Niguel beginning evacuations.
Posted inLaguna Beach
Laguna Beach Officials Refuse to Publish City Council Agendas Earlier
While the Laguna Beach city manager said she doesn’t have enough staff to publish city council agendas sooner, residents are calling for increased transparency in the city.
Posted inTheater
Ann E. Wareham is Leaving Laguna Playhouse
The venerated performing arts institution is among the few West Coast theaters to celebrate a 100th birthday. Wareham, who was the third artistic director in its history, departs at the end of the year.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Some Orange County Cities Are Making Granny Flat Permits Easier to Get
Tustin and Laguna Beach are the latest to modify their ordinances.
