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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The 50 Best Beaches in Southern California
Working with a team of reporters, we each covered five coastal counties in Southern California to form this comprehensive list of the...

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City streamlines Laguna Beach artists’ live-work occupancy process
In a unanimous vote, Laguna Beach City Council approved expediting the application process for artists seeking live-work spaces, amending...

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‘Charm Challenge’ beautification project aims to touch up downtown
In an effort to revitalize Laguna Beach’s downtown area, the city council voted 3-1 on Tuesday to implement a new beautification program...

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Branding, part 1: Why standing out in the tech crowd matters
Every company has a story to tell. And with the managed service provider (MSP) market expected to reach $500 billion by 2032 in addition...

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The Best Beach Towels of 2024
When it comes to spending time at the beach, there may not be a single item more important than the beach towel. We tested 8 of the best...

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City Council repeals Ordinance 1675 amid public outcry
In a 3-0 vote, city council members will repeal Ordinance 1675, a contentious piece of legislation that has sparked significant public...

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Electronics and environment: MCPC works with Ingram Micro for a better tomorrow through ITAD
What do e-recycling and gorillas have in common? According to MCPC, an industry-leading endpoint management and sustainability...

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From Tel Aviv To Teahupo'o, Meet the Israeli Surfer Competing in the 2024 Olympics
Second-time Olympic qualifier Anat Lelior opens up about the conflict in Gaza, charging slabs and what she’s doing to prepare for an...

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Forest Avenue Promenade plan ignites debate over resident inclusion
Despite some dissent, Laguna Beach City Council agreed to a final plan from April to November to move the $2.7 million Forest Avenue...

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Why you need STEM and creatives on your team
Albert Einstein said it best: “To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle requires creative...

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Beyond the break: Tess Booth finds passion in surfing, solo travel and family
Blink and you might pass up the beautiful shores of Oak Street Beach. Among the 26 unique shorelines in Laguna Beach, Oak Street is home...

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