The waterwise demonstration garden outside of the Laguna Beach County Water District office downtown offers examples of sustainable options that require little water. | Photo by Christopher Regan Mitigate maintenance and lower water bills by landscaping with native plants. By Tanya A. Yacina While recent rainy Southern California weather patterns Read More
Bridges, a koi pond and stone lanterns are all elements of a Zen garden. Zen-style gardens use natural elements to create tranquil spaces where homeowners can find peace in their own backyards. By Ashley Probst Standing in an expansive garden complete with a tea house, koi pond and 100-year-old trees Read More
Festival of Arts painter Elaine Twiss and jewelry designer Roya Nassirian both find inspiration in these ocean treasures. By Stefanee Freedman In an oceanside town full of artists, it’s no surprise that local exhibits showcase the beauty of beach life. One common focal point of coastal art is the integration Read More
Elevate your morning meals with these local favorites. By Ashley Ryan For years, the simple combination of eggs, bacon and toast dominated the breakfast market, with these traditional tastes found on every morning menu across the country. But now, as brunch continues on its endless upward trajectory, chefs are experiencing Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 9. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71669/72. The regular meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Agenda items include: Initiation of a potential amendment Read More
Newport Dunes inflatable water park Memorial Day is known as the unofficial kickoff to summer, but Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is making it official with the seasonal opening May 26-29 of the resort’s Inflatable Water Park, Tunes at the Dunes live entertainment series and a variety of family-friendly outdoor experiences. Read More
The reggae-pop group Iration is bringing good vibes to the BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach this weekend. The group’s lead singer and guitarist Micah Pueschel joined us live ahead of their appearance to discuss the band’s longevity and their upcoming tour. And just for Music Fest Fridays, the group shared Read More
Pacifica softball players celebrate after Thursday’s comeback playoff win. (Photos courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone). It was a quintessential example of Yogi Berra’s famous declaration “it ain’t over till it’s over.” Trailing by four runs after one inning, Pacifica rallied to edge La Mirada, 6-5, in eight innings Read More
Sarah Durand, executive director of SchoolPower | Photo by Blue Sky’s Studio SchoolPower supports local campuses with community-minded programs. By Tanya A. Yacina Since 1981, SchoolPower, a nonprofit foundation that has been elevating the well-being of school-aged children through educational programing and grants, has worked to unite the community to Read More
The Laguna Beach Library interior | Photo by OC Public Libraries Laguna Beach Library, which marked a major milestone this year, goes far beyond books in connecting with the community. By Tanya A. Yacina Since 1921, the Laguna Beach Library has been an institution empowering and enriching the community. Its Read More
