The Laguna Beach Independent

1 week ago | lagunabeachindy.com | Clara Beard

A group of Laguna Beach residents is launching a ballot initiative to impose term limits for City Council members - a reform they argue would strengthen democracy and bring fresh perspectives to local governance. The grassroots effort is led by former City Council member George Weiss and longtime resident Michael Morris, who said the measure would align Laguna Beach with the majority of cities in Orange County that already have term limits in place. “Laguna Beach is really an outlier.

1 week ago | lagunabeachindy.com | Clara Beard

Responding to residents ' concerns about speeding and loud vehicles, the Laguna Beach Police Department conducted a targeted traffic enforcement operation on Saturday, June 14, during the late afternoon and evening hours. The operation, carried out by the department’s traffic bureau, ended in 61 citations issued for various violations, including speeding, loud exhaust systems, illegal cell phone use while driving, seatbelt violations and pedestrian safety infractions.

1 week ago | lagunabeachindy.com | Clara Beard

Laguna Beach residents and visitors participated in a peaceful protest rally as part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement at Main Beach on Saturday, June 14. The event was one of over 2,000 coordinated demonstrations across the country and co-organized by the Laguna Beach Democratic Club, Indivisible OC 47, and the grassroots group 50501. “We estimated the crowd to be approximately 2,500 people at its max capacity,” Laguna Beach Police Lt. Jesse Schmidt said.

2 weeks ago | lagunabeachindy.com | Clara Beard

Frances Naude opens wellness space in South Laguna, offering Reiki, tarot and energy workFor Frances Naude, a lifelong Laguna Beach resident, the path to owning her own healing practice was anything but straightforward. A former marketing professional and dedicated dancer, she discovered her way into energy work through a series of personal and professional shifts, eventually landing in a cozy South Laguna office where she now offers Reiki, tarot card reading and spiritual guidance.

2 weeks ago | lagunabeachindy.com | Frank Aronoff

Jones & Shipp Win Top HonorLaguna Beach released their 19th annual All-Sport Award winners this week, as selected by the Breaker staff for the past school year’s performances. Top honors went to Presley Jones (Girls) and CIF Champ Chase Shipp (Boys), both of whom have garnered 1st Team All-CIF and All-County awards. This year’s Coach of the Year honor went to Andy Thomas for Boys soccer.