Miles Gaskin, Abigail Stephens

Laguna Beach Officials Consider Raising Taxes

Miles Gaskin and Abigail Stephens — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Laguna Beach on March 8, 2022.

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City officials sent out a survey this month to assess if residents approve of increasing taxes to bump up revenues.

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Laguna Beach Debates Beachgoers Digging Out Sand Berm at Aliso Beach

Abigail Stephens and Angelina Hicks — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:58:00 +0000

The flow of water from Aliso Creek into the ocean at Aliso Beach on Nov. 9, 2023. The berm separating the creek from the ocean was dredged by Laguna Beach residents earlier in the day. The flow of water expanded over time, creating waves for boogie boarding, surfing and skimboarding.

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Environmentalists and Laguna Beach locals point to the ecological impact of skimboarders who breach parts of the berm to create standing wave pools.

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Laguna Hills Joins Growing Number of OC Cities Tightening Restrictions on Sidewalk Vendors

Abigail Stephens — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:54:00 +0000

The foothills of the Laguna Hills area of Southern California.

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City council members cite public health and safety concerns as the reasoning behind new time restrictions and permit requirements for vendors.

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Laguna Beach Bans Sale and Public Use of All Balloons Starting 2024

Abigail Stephens — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:54:00 +0000

The view overlooking Main Beach from Hotel Laguna on Oct. 12, 2022. Credit: JULIETTE HUY

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Party’s over for the classic decoration as Laguna prohibits its sale, distribution, and public use in an effort to protect the coast and prevent wildfires.

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