Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Lots of Happy Winners at Sunday's Annual Art Star Awards
Over 230 community and cultural leaders enjoyed an evening of food, cocktails, and Rita Rudner.

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Over 230 community and cultural leaders enjoyed an evening of food, cocktails, and Rita Rudner.

Come to the meeting in-person, or watch it in your jammies on the Internet.
Officials needed to further investigate last week's car accident that killed Alberto Casique-Salinas and Armando Garcia-Gonzales, who were heading to work in Laguna Beach.
Because of big swells, the ride goes 45 miles in 11 hours.
The Laguna Niguel resident uses trek to raise awareness of PTSD and depression issues.
The Australian-born novelist's new work is "Market Street," which seems to be all about food and sex. Sounds like a page-turner to us!
The annual city-wide shindig hands out prizes in six different categories.
The prize includes $1,500 and a trip to next week's National Conference on Science Education in San Antonio.
About 150 people turn out to send a message to U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, who attended a Republican fundraiser in Irvine.
Around 200 turn out to send a message to U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, who attended a Republican fundraiser in Irvine.
The department will conduct the special operation again April 16.
The $10,000 will go towards the club's environment education and youth development programs.
The band -- maybe you've heard of them? -- will play the Honda Center in Anaheim.
Hate freeway traffic? Seven bucks will get you to and from Angel Stadium this season.
For the third month in a row, Laguna Beach police will be on the lookout for alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers.
"Say no on paying $35 to $50 million of taxpayer's money to gain an extra 200 parking spaces."
The upcoming exhibit, running through April 27, will showcase the work of active duty military and veterans.
Ceramics, glassblowing, jewelry, painting ... there's something for everyone to learn on weekends throughout April.