The Laguna Beach Independent

6 days ago | lagunabeachindy.com | Jackie Connor

The Laguna Beach City Council unanimously approved a sweeping new wildfire mitigation and emergency preparedness plan on Tuesday evening, integrating 67 new action items that city leaders say are critical to protecting residents and property as fire threats escalate across California. “So, what's the big picture for success here as a community?” said Councilmember Bob Whalen. “I think there are several components to it.

6 days ago | lagunabeachindy.com | Frank Aronoff

BASEBALL (13-1, 24-3) – Pacific Coast League Champs!The Breakers cruised to the regular season end with a pair of victories, securing their 11th all-time league title and first in 21 years in the Pacific Coast League. Their 24 victories rank them 4th all-time for a single season in 2011 and 2014 they went 27-3. Rankings:The Breakers moved up to #22 out of 457 teams in the Southern Section rankings this week (May 6) and are #10 among OC league schools in the official rankings.

6 days ago | lagunabeachindy.com | Billy Fried

Back in 1995 - just 30 years ago, - the Irvine Bowl was used for what it was always intended – a concert venue, with a Fall live music series alongside the 8-week summer run of Pageant of the Masters. It was a Jazz & Pop lineup that included, chronologically, comedian Howie Mandel, the Temptations and the Four Tops, Peter, Paul & Mary, Salute to Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Grover Washington Jr. and Bobby Coldwell, Toby Keith, Salute to Benny Goodman, Lorrie Morgan, and The Village People.

1 week ago | lagunabeachindy.com | Frank Aronoff

BASEBALL (12-1, 22-3) – Pacific Coast League Champs!The Breakers are finishing the regular season with just two games left: University on May 2 and the final game at Pacifica Christian/OC on May 7. The Breakers have moved up to #24 out of 457 teams in the Southern Section rankings this week and should be placed in the top division D-1 playoff bracket for the first time in the program's 86-season history.

1 week ago | lagunabeachindy.com | Clara Beard

On April 10, The Drake Gives hosted its fifth annual fundraiser at The Drake Restaurant in Laguna Beach, raising money to support music education in underserved Orange County public schools. The sold-out event featured performances by trumpeter Matt Von Roderick and singer-songwriter David Aldo, along with remarks from founder Alec Glasser and Save The Music’s Tonya Hylton. Bryant Elementary teacher Frances Azze and sixth-grader Myah Tapia also spoke, highlighting the nonprofit’s efforts.