Day: June 24, 2022

Reps. Steel, Porter introduce bill to honor Laguna Niguel constituent church shooting hero

Dr. John Cheng. Courtesy photo. Reps. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to commission a Congressional Gold Medal for Dr. John Cheng, an Orange County resident who was killed while confronting an active shooter at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods last month. Congressional Gold Medals Read More

Treasurer Ma announces sales tax exclusions supporting domestic lithium production, advanced transportation and clean recycling

State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced the approval of $20.5 million in sales and use tax exclusions (STE) to three innovative California companies, among them a Lithium Valley geothermal energy producer, the manufacturer of a first-of-its-kind aircraft hybrid electric engine, and a recycler that produces chemical-free metal ingot. The STE awards Read More

Radiant Resin

A resin mixed media piece, “Mavericks,” by Christie Smith In recent years, this art form has exploded in popularity, with locals Christie Smith and Mikayla Gierut crafting stunning pieces using the viscous substance. By Ashley Ryan Riding the Wave Ask Christie Smith if she has always been an artist and Read More

Music Makers

Laguna Community Concert Band performing last year at Laguna Playhouse, conducted by Mark Lowery | Photo by Peyton Webster The Laguna Community Concert Band has shared its love of music through local performances over the past two decades. By Sharael Kolberg Celebrating more than 20 years of making music together, Read More