Hiya. I'm Rich Kane. I'm a lifelong journalist, filmmaker and storyteller, and my byline has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, SPIN Magazine, the Orange County Register, the Salt Lake Tribune, and many websites and blogs that no longer exist. I was also the music and theater editor at OC Weekly in Southern California for seven years. Got a hot story tip? Shoot me an email at rich.kane@patch.com.
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an effort to supply families in need with diapers, wipes, and food. Items can be dropped off at the Chamber.
And other news from the office of Laguna Beach City Manager John Pietig ...
A Patch reader wants to know if anyone else saw a "strange, vertical lighted object in the sky" last night in Laguna Niguel, while another UFO was photographed over Dana Point last month.
A portion of the money raised from the June 3 event will go to fund the community for young adults with developmental disabilities.
The Language Connection of Laguna Beach will host 18 students from Spain, and they're looking for homes to place them in.
Five awesome homes and an Arnold Hano book signing sounds like a good time ...
The liquor store campaign is designed to discourage underage drinking.
Next week, Patch will have a brand-new design and a whole new way to connect.
The Jenni Olson Trio will perform as part of the museum's Second Thursday series.
The nation’s largest single-day food drive rallies communities to feed Americans in need.
The Chris Keller-owned Juice & Shakes Laguna Beach has plans to open in the old Haagen-Dazs space next to the South Coast movie theater.
The squad won the top prize at Saturday's NRG Nationals.
Come to the meeting in-person, or watch it in your jammies on the Internet.
The kids took on the one-mile Kids Run the OC Marathon, which encourages healthy eating and fitness habits.
And swimming! And track! Can't forget those ...
The city finishes ahead of Hermosa Beach, taking the title for the second year in a row.
Laguna Beach police arrest a local woman Monday night.
Running through June 30, "Lost In Translation" showcases new work from Belgium-born artist Anja Van Herle and Spanish artist Alberto Murillo.
