2,000-gallon sewage spill leads to closure at Thalia Beach in Laguna Beach
The spill was caused by a malfunction of a main sewer line pump, authorities said.
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Cloudy mornings, cool conditions along the coast expected for Fourth of July weekend
Coastal cloud cover in the evening could affect fireworks shows.
Laguna Beach’s new Promenade on Forest Avenue partially debuts in time for July 4 weekend
Earlier plans called for completion by Memorial Day, but now visitors will get access starting...
OC beach cities report dogs on beaches are among the highest cause for citations
People are bringing their dogs to beaches where canines are either entirely off-limits or where...
‘I hope something is done to exterminate the growing hippie community’
Columnist Teri Sforza writes: The old guard warned Laguna Beach city fathers of impending doom...
Beach crowds, big surf call for increased safety measures at beaches ahead of July 4 weekend
Canopies and easy-ups are banned in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach has new restrictions too.
It’s summertime, OC beaches are going to get popular. Here are some tips to stay safe
While lifeguards want people to go out and enjoy the beaches, they should do it...
5 Orange County restaurants to watch fireworks on July 4th
From rooftop lounges to lakeside spots, these restaurants offer prime views of the Independence Day...
UC Irvine neurobiologist had his ‘a-ha’ moment in 1981. Now he’s won the prestigious Kavli Prize
Oswald Steward shares the award for advancements that could change the way scientists and doctors...
11-parcel Laguna Beach beachfront compound lists for $95 million
The coastal compound follows a record Emerald Bay sale and features sweeping views, 11 parcels...
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center gives sneak peek at new home
SHACC officials opened their doors, temporarily, on June 20, to showcase the ongoing transformation of...
Top committed Orange County football recruits from the Class of 2027
There are 46 players from the Class of 2027 who have committed to colleges, including...
$110 million Laguna Beach mansion sale topples Orange County price record
The record-shattering sale comes as wealthy buyers shift from Los Angeles to Orange County's quieter,...
Aliso Niguel’s Jaslene Massey is the Orange County Girls Athlete of the Year
Massey set the national high school record in the discus en route to sweeping the...
Bacon Brothers reflect on 3 decades of music before Laguna Beach performance
Kevin and Michael Bacon are back on tour and will be stopping at Ivan's House...
JSerra’s GG Szczuka is the Orange County Girls Outstanding Competitor
Szczuka distinguished herself in flag football and soccer during the 2025-26 school year.
All-Orange County baseball team, players of the year 2026
Huntington Beach's Jared Grindlinger and Cypress' Drew Slevcove lead the selections for the All-County baseball...
Freebie of the week: Worldwide Make Music Day takes place in cities around SoCal
Whether you have a chamber orchestra, a singing voice or a kazoo, join in to...
Laguna Beach High Graduation 2026: Our best photos of the ceremony
Laguna Beach High handed diplomas to its graduating Class of 2026 on Thursday, June 11.
Body of girl swept into ocean in Laguna Beach found near Christmas Cove
The girl had been with her mother and a sibling walking along the sand at...
As massive swell continues, beachgoers and lifeguards remain on high alert
Early buoy analysis shows this could be the largest south swell to hit the region...
Search underway for young girl swept into big surf off Laguna Beach
“We kept resources on scene to search the area,” an official said. “The conditions are...
Pacific Symphony’s free summer concert series kicks off June 18
Get out of the house and grab a little culture this summer, with the Pacific...
Judge denies attempt to move Laguna Beach High graduation
The ceremony will be held Thursday at the Irvine Bowl.
Laguna Beach’s radio KXFM 104.7 gets new digs in the H.I.P District
The station now has a patio to help draw listeners in and connect the radio...
Orange County’s Truly Pizza ranked 4th best pizza in the U.S., according to guide
The South County pizza spot was the only Orange County pizzeria to make this year's...
Orange County Baseball All-Star Game is Wednesday at Great Park
The Orange County Baseball All-Star Game is Wednesday at Great Park.
Newport Harbor, Rancho Alamitos start CIF regional baseball playoffs at home
The CIF Southern California Regional playoffs start with first-round games Tuesday, June 2.
Laguna Beach baseball loses a tough one in CIF-SS Division 4 final
Laguna Beach battles Glendora for nine innings before falling in its first CIF-SS championship game...
Gigantic chess pieces parade is Pageant of Masters’ warm-up for summer show
The pieces will be on display on City Hall's front lawn through the end of...
Preview: Saturday’s CIF-SS baseball finals for Laguna Beach, Rancho Alamitos
Laguna Beach and Rancho Alamitos play in CIF Southern Section baseball championship games Saturday.
Laguna Beach antique Seagrave fire engine gets fuel for renovation
A resident surprised Laguna Beach firefighters with a $40,000 donation.
Laguna Beach ‘Sea Castle’ with deeded sand area aims for $14M
The oceanfront estate overlooking Thousand Steps Beach includes a main house with guest quarters and...
Schedule set for CIF-SS baseball championship games Friday, Saturday
Laguna Beach plays at Cal State Fullerton and Rancho Alamitos at Morongo Field in CIF-SS...
These 3 Orange County Assembly races are ones to watch in the 2026 June primary election
The races have drawn a bevy of candidates — along with oodles of money from...
CIF-SS baseball playoffs: Previews of the OC games in Tuesday’s semifinals
A look at the Orange County teams and their matchups in the CIF Southern Section...
Fewer Southern California beaches make Heal the Bay’s annual ‘Honor Roll’ list
Heal the Bay's annual Beach Report Card shows trends on water quality ahead of busy...
State commission to hear from public on proposal to extend marine protected area in Laguna Beach
The proposed extension of protections would affect 1.32 square miles of beach and ocean between...
Interesting rematches among Tuesday’s games in CIF-SS baseball playoffs
Baseball notes: There are a couple of interesting rematches among the matchups Tuesday in the...
Laguna Beach Unified selects replacement for ousted superintendent
Don Austin, a former superintendent of the Palo Alto Unified School District, will begin at...
Laguna Beach peninsula home atop Arch Rock aims for $32 million
The 3,829-square-foot house sits on a quarter-acre-plus lot that juts directly into coastal waters, claiming...
$7 million Laguna Beach home opens to ‘floating gardens,’ coastline views
The home includes a two-car garage with a 16-foot ceiling, ample height for vehicle lifts...
The 8 best oceanfront dining spots in Orange County right now
From Seal Beach to San Clemente, here are some choice spots to put on your...
Laguna Beach Unified splits with superintendent after less than a year
An educator with experience in state and university systems, Jason Glass was hired by the...
Edison, JSerra girls beach volleyball teams come up short in CIF-SS finals
JSerra and Edison advanced to the finals of the CIF Southern Section beach volleyball team...
Before and After: Check out Forest Avenue in Laguna Beach with all the trees gone
Last week, Laguna Beach officials called an emergency Zoom meeting to share test results where...
Original Rainbow Cone, Chicago’s sliced ice cream, to open second OC location
The new location will serve beachgoers along Coast Highway.
Laguna Beach home trades hands for $13.6M, first time since 1962
Sold for $100,000 over asking, this all-cash deal sets a new all-time sales price record...
$22.5M Corona del Mar ‘dream home’ lists near China Cove Beach
Podcaster Amy Sexton collaborated with architect Chris Light and interior designer Jeffrey Maynard on her...
Criticism of Laguna Beach school board members grows, reaches city streets
Board officials said they applaud the “community's demonstrated commitment to students and the school,” but...
Chris Abel-designed home on 1-acre Laguna Beach bluff seeks $50M
This triple-structure estate features a main house built around a Monterey cypress and a section...
7 best Orange County Mother’s Day feasts worth the splurge
These Mother's Day dining rooms might be pricey, but well worth it for mom.
Fryer: New football coaches at Los Alamitos, Yorba Linda take on big challenges
The new coaches at Los Alamitos and Yorba Linda face big challenges in their new...
Branson Wade pitches no-hitter for Laguna Beach baseball
The senior is the first Laguna Beach player to pitch a no-hitter on his own...
Filmmaker MacGillivray, shaper Biolos and Save the Waves will earn SIMA Waterman’s Ball awards
Waterman's Ball is a prestigious gathering that recognizes influential wave riders and cultural icons who...
Orange Lutheran baseball wins NHSI tournament for the fourth time
Orange Lutheran won the tournament in North Carolina on Saturday, and now it has three...
Laguna Beach bids farewell to decades-old favorite as new restaurant moves in
The 48-year-old eatery will make way for another local concept slated to open this spring.
Laguna Art Museum receives $3 million donation, establishes endowed curator
Said to be the the largest gift in the museum's history it will help establish...
3 new restaurants opening soon in Orange County
Get ready for a revolving sushi joint, an Italian chain and a new concept from...
Laguna Beach’s Patriots Day Parade celebrates retired Navy commander, surf icon and community
The parade, known among locals as an event where you either march in it or...
12 of the best luxury menus during OC Restaurant Week
The annual ode to Orange County’s culinary landscape offers you the chance to splurge a...
Costa Mesa baseball looks strong again after big season a year ago
Baseball notes: Costa Mesa has a solid group of senior players, plus a deep and...
CIF SoCal Regional boys soccer: Three OC teams have first-round home games
The CIF state playoffs begin Tuesday with first-round games in the CIF Southern California Regional.
Coastal Act turns 50: How a law shaped California’s coastal identity
The state's Coastal Commission and Coastal Conservancy also mark five decades since forming, entities that...
Fire temporarily closes Oliver’s Osteria in Laguna Beach
'Our priority is, and always will be, the safety of our guests and team,' read...
Laguna Beach council directs staff to draft simple charter focused on key issues
If the council moves forward with moving Laguna Beach toward becoming a charter city, the...
4 new restaurants now open in Orange County
From a new morning coffee spot to a late-night pizza joint, here are four places...
Esperanza, Fountain Valley boys wrestling teams win CIF-SS team titles
Esperanza and Fountain Valley win team championships in the CIF Southern Section Individual Championships on...
Orange County boys wrestling rankings, Feb. 13
The Orange County boys wrestling rankings going into the CIF Southern Section Individual Championships.
Laguna Beach estate on 2-acre blufftop in Three Arch Bay listing for $30 million
A Coastal Commission document states the bluff 'stretches seaward' from the building pad in 'an...
Laguna Beach girls water polo sprints past Sunny Hills to open CIF playoffs
Girls water polo roundup: Elsie Huston scores four goals and Maeve Mani has three as...
Diver strikes up unlikely friendship with seal off Laguna Beach
Freediver Rusty Hunter has hung out with the same seal about 10 times off Laguna...
Laguna Playhouse gets $500K from city, in return will include more community access
Laguna Playhouse officials say they believe collaboration with local nonprofits can help bring a younger...
Ex-Laguna Beach rug merchant gets 34 years to life for sex assaults in store
He received credit for roughly two years, 10 months behind bars.
Future of Mission Hospital Laguna Beach not expected to include ER, acute services
"We hope you'll allow us to come back as we get through this first phase...
16 free fun things to do in February in Southern California
Yes, the holidays are over, but that doesn't mean there aren't still plenty of fun...
14 free things to do in Southern California instead of watching the Super Bowl
We did an extensive scientific survey (OK, not really) of the best things to do...
Laguna Beach church revamps affordable housing project
A public forum to discuss the new plans will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22,...
Boys wrestling: Orange County rankings, Jan. 21
A list of the top wrestlers in Orange County in each division.
PMMC asks city to make field hospital permanent, Laguna Beach officials to look for options in the area
The request is facing criticism from the users of the dog park that gave up...
Construction on permanent Forest Avenue promenade in Laguna Beach to start in February
Outdoor dining on the Promenade on Forest will be closed down by the end of...
Makeup magic brings living color to pageant
Two Laguna Woods residents help create the looks for the annual production
Laguna Beach mid-century home with an indoor pool seeks $13.5M
This is the first time the Three Arch Bay house, owned by same family since...
Pageant of the Masters is planning “G.O.A.T.” production this summer, spent the weekend casting
To create the "tableaux vivantes" or living pictures, the pageant is known for, its curators...
Proposal for estuary restoration at Aliso Creek to be reviewed with environmental impact report
Proposed by the Laguna Ocean Foundation, a project envisions restoring 9 acres of the marshy...