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Laguna Beach pumps the brakes on e-bike use, rolls out new rules
Laguna Beach residents and visitors can expect new rules for electric bicycles ( e-bikes ) soon. In an effort to improve public safety...
Jackie Connor

The women behind the brush: A legacy of art and perseverance
In the heart of Laguna Beach's rich artistic heritage, women artists are making their mark, balancing tradition and innovation while...
Jackie Connor

City advances 2025 key initiatives, addresses wildfire prevention, community planning and downtown sustainability as priorities
The Laguna Beach City Council outlined five key initiatives for the new year, reaffirming decisions made at the Jan. 31 Strategic...
Jackie Connor

6 ways to avoid marketing email overkill
Our expert weighs in on strategies to keep your customers engaged while not burning them out. A solid content marketing strategy involves...
Jackie Connor

Laguna Niguel Regional Park Sewage Spill forces beach closures along Aliso Creek
Laguna beaches are closed from Table Rock Beach to North Treasure Island Beach due to a sewage spill in Laguna Niguel Regional Park....
Jackie Connor

From dishwashing to Forbes 30 Under 30: Laguna Beach local cooks up an entrepreneurial spirit
Since he was young, Noah Rosen has been fascinated by culinary arts. The Laguna Beach local grew up surrounded by chefs, starting with...
Jackie Connor

Stop getting frustrated with aging tech: how to tell when it’s time to upgrade
Hint: it has to do with AI and data analytics Every year, technology advances faster and faster, sometimes outpacing a company’s ability...
Jackie Connor

Want to stand out? Consider these B2C strategies to help build and amplify your brand.
Making B2B marketing less about transactions and more about interactions is easier than you think. Business-to-business relationships may...
Jennifer Anaya

5 ways for finance leaders to get on board with the digital transformation wave
Going all digital has been happening—are businesses well equipped to ride this next wave? We share some pointers on where to start...
Jackie Connor

Down with downtime: predictive maintenance’s impact on companies
Working on an oil rig, treating critical patients in the ER, managing banking systems across the world—none of these professions can...
Jackie Connor

Aliso Creek Estuary may see big changes ahead
Aliso Creek Restoration Project Kicks Off with the City Supporting, But Public Concerns Persist The Aliso Creek estuary could see a...
Jackie Connor


Remembering local visionary G. Ray Kerciu
By Clara Beard & Jackie Connor The Laguna Art Museum was packed–standing room only, with friends and family who shared close-knit and...
Jackie Connor

Historic Laguna Beach mansion found deteriorating, vandalized
Villa Rockledge, a Laguna Beach historical landmark, is showing signs of deterioration and vandalism, according to a letter to the city...
Jackie Connor

Drone show a no-go for next Fourth of July celebration
The city of Laguna Beach will return to fireworks for next year’s Fourth of July celebration after a trial run with a drone light show...
Jackie Connor

Branding pt 3: your survival guide for sidestepping the (branding) pit of despair
Avoid being “inconceivable” with your brand—here are five ways to navigate common branding mistakes Metafantasy may be the main genre of...
Jackie Connor


Rivian eyes future vehicle sales in Laguna Beach
In a significant and unanimous decision, the Laguna Beach City Council voted to enter into an economic incentive agreement with Rivian,...
Jackie Connor

4 types of penetration testing and why it pays to invest in keeping your data safe
More than eight million records were exposed worldwide through data breaches in 2023 , with 2020 seeing nearly 125 million records due...
Jackie Connor

Huh? What surfers mean when they’re frothing and charging at the Olympics or at home
Some things are inevitable when surfing in Southern California: It can feel like an exclusive club, you may have to battle traffic to get...
Jackie Connor

City implements comprehensive plan to address Laguna’s parking woes
In a decisive move to tackle Laguna Beach’s chronic parking issues, the city council agreed on a multifaceted plan to expand parking...
Jackie Connor

Branding, part 2: your origin story
If you’ve ever enjoyed a Marvel comic or two, you might have come across the late and great Stan Lee, longtime creative lead behind many...
Jackie Connor
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