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Laguna Beach Cub Scout Master Honored as 'Man of Character'
Dr. John Hovanesian will be given special recognition Wednesday at an Irvine banquet.

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Dr. John Hovanesian will be given special recognition Wednesday at an Irvine banquet.

For 12 years, Tom Valter had been trying to track down the owner of a box he found while remodeling his house.
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All shows are free and happen the first four Fridays in May.
And more news from the desk of Laguna Beach City Manager John Pietig.
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The renowned jazz combo performs as part of the Jammin' series presented by Mozambique.
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The future hockey hall-of-famer's Laguna Beach eatery will replace the old French 75 spot on Coast Highway.
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Gina Katzenbedian's non-profit retail store and rescue center had to leave town in January -- but she's excited about the future.
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Five percent of all sales will go to SchoolPower for the grocery chain's Community Support Day.
David Garrett will play a live set in the museum's Steele Gallery.
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The big band will perform April 20 at the Laguna Playhouse.