Laguna Beach, CA|News|
New Police and Fire Dept. Promotions; Trolley Ridership Up
And more in City Manager John Pietig's weekly update.
Rich Kane, Patch Staff
Rich Kane, Patch Staff
- Redwood City-Woodside, CA
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.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Fake Handbags, Real Pot: Laguna Cops Seize $360,000 Worth of Merch
The Thursday raid went down at Cobbler's Corner on Coast Highway. No arrests have been made.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Jonah Lehrer Publishing Scandal Touches Laguna Beach Books
The bookshop was supposed to sponsor an event with the author—until he was caught making up Bob Dylan quotes.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Search for Missing Boater Who Docks at D.P. Harbor Continues Off Laguna Beach
Andrew Szaz, 74, was not aboard the vessel that washed up at Laguna's Main Beach early this morning. A search is currently underway.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Groundbreaking Set for Glennwood House
The Coast Highway property, previously a hotel and senior living center, will undergo a complete renovation to turn it into a home for developmentally disabled adults.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
UPDATE: Search Resumes Off Laguna for Missing Newport Boater
Andrew Szaz, 74, was not aboard the vessel that washed up at Laguna's Main Beach early Wednesday.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Yep, Already: Back-To-School Season in Full Swing
Classes begin Sept. 4 in the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Laguna Community Concert Band Receives Festival of Arts Grant
The $5,000 will go to support the band's scholarship program, among other things.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Moonlighting Cop Convicted for Raiding Hotel’s ‘Lost and Found’
Jeffry Paul Quinton, who was working as a security guard, stole cash and bedding from the Surf and Sand Resort.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Is Laguna Beach Festering With Violent Crime? County Report Says So
But the report doesn't differentiate between residents, and visitors who spike the numbers. Also: Laguna Beach Unified ninth-graders are #1 in OC—at smoking and drinking.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Olympics Viewing at Susi Q, Arts Commission Seeks Artists, and More
This week's update from Laguna Beach City Manager John Pietig ...
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Watch: Gay Marriage Debate Hits the Deep Fryer in Laguna Hills
Protesters on both sides of the issue clash at the opening of a new Chick-fil-A outlet.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Passing Attempt Fumbled - Woman Arrested in Bad Check Scheme
Carmela Marie Corral was taken into custody on suspicion of trying to buy $360 worth of stamps when her checking account held only $25.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
70-Year-Old Pine Tree Murdered by Gravity. Upshot: New Ocean Views!
The tree fell Tuesday morning across one of the southbound lanes of Coast Hwy., blocking traffic for several hours.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Fifty Shades of Green: Book Whips Up Profits for Laguna Businesses
The year's biggest book has turned women on around the world, and some local city merchants are reaping the benefits.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Fire Season Is Here - Look to the Skies For Help
A water-drop demonstration was designed to help make the public aware of wildfire season in Orange County.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Watch: OC Fire Authority Shows Off Its Water-Dropping Helicopters
The demonstration was designed to help make the public aware of the dangers of wildfire season in Orange County.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Chamber's Deadline for Photo Contest is This Saturday
Prettiest Painted Places shines a spotlight on Laguna Beach's most interestingly-colored houses.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Watch: No Doubt Is Back with a New Song and Video
The biggest Orange County band ever releases its first new music in 11 years.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Services Held for Santa Monica Stabbing Victim
"His spirit still is with us, we'll never forget that," said one of Jensen Gray's close friends.
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