Laguna Beach– Voice of OC

Laguna Beach Expresses Hesitation About Joining Controversial Green Power Agency

by Lauren Contreras Aug 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

City officials postponed joining Orange County Power Authority to late 2027 after raising concerns about financial and operational uncertainties.

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More Places to Skate Across Orange County

by Angelina Hicks Jun 11, 2026Jun 10, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

There’s more places to skateboard and rollerskate across Orange County as cities expand skateparks and look to build pump tracks.

NEWS

Laguna Beach Considers Pump Track for Bicyclists, Skaters

by Angelina Hicks Jan 27, 2026Jan 27, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Residents and mountain bikers are split in a heated debate over a pump track proposal that would provide bicyclists the space to practice their skills; critics voice concerns about safety, parking and noise.

COAST

Fire Pits: Orange County’s Burning Summer Tradition

by Josiah Mendoza Aug 15, 2025Aug 14, 2025 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Hundreds of municipal fire pits still exist today in OC.

Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach Eyes Park Overhauls Across City

by Ruben Montoya May 1, 2025Apr 30, 2025 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Laguna Beach officials now have a parks master plan to serve as a foundation for overhauling playgrounds at parks throughout the city, although it’s currently unknown when overhauls will happen.

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Laguna Beach Keeps Homeless Shelter, Potential Service Cuts Loom

by Angelina Hicks Mar 26, 2025Mar 26, 2025 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Laguna Beach City Council members extended the contract with their homeless shelter operator by six months while they review operations and decide if any services could be cut in the future.

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What’s the Best Approach to Pickleball Courts in Orange County?

by Angelina Hicks Mar 17, 2025Mar 13, 2025 Why you can trust Voice of OC

While more pickleball courts are coming to Orange County, some courts have been criticized for poor planning and noise issues.

Community Opinion

Quan: Orange County Must Learn From the Los Angeles Wildfires

by Matt Quan Jan 28, 2025Jan 28, 2025 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Wildfires are endemic to California and natives used fire to shape the land. Orange County and California must learn from the wildfires and decades of government failure in Los Angeles County, and prevent the next disaster.