Retail Therapy: Come into the Closet for grand opening

Jewel box: The Pearl Closet, a new jewelry shop at 670 S. Coast Hwy. Unit A, Laguna Beach, will hold its grand opening...

World music returns to Laguna Beach

When Sydney Haik takes the stage to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Main Beach on Saturday, she may not look like a veteran performer.

Father's Day fare offered in Laguna

Looking to treat Dad this weekend? Here are some venues in Laguna Beach offering Father's Day specials:

Reggae community loses a legend

Laguna Beach lost one of its reggae legends June 6.

Arts donation, designation and doings

The Laguna Beach Community Foundation has provided funding to Laguna Outreach for Community Arts in aid of the latter's workshops at the...

Retail Therapy: Time to dress for summer

The summer warehouse sale season starts off with a bang this weekend, with offerings from OC's many lifestyle brands. Note: Avoid wearing...

On Theater: 'Oklahoma!' earns the exclamation mark

It's comforting to think of "Oklahoma!" not as the scene of devastating tornadoes, but as a landmark musical comedy that retains a good...

All About Food: Grill or barbecue? Coal, gas or briquettes?

'Tis the season for barbecues. With Father's Day and Fourth of July on our doorstep, thoughts turn to the thrill of the grill.

Middle school singers, jazz band get together

Singers and jazz musicians from Thurston Middle School and Laguna Beach High School are coming together for the first combined Spring...

Laguna gains another festival — for one night

Anahi Skidmore plans to be in Masaka, Uganda at the end of June.

Jazz summer series kicking off

Laguna Beach Live! will launch its Jazz Wednesdays Summer Series on June 19.

'The Pianist' is personal

Mona Golabek's one-woman show, "The Pianist of Willesden Lane," has earned raves in some of America's largest cities. But for the star,...

The Gossiping Gourmet: Britta's part of recipe for perfect evening

A perfect night out in Irvine for the Markowitzes includes a nice meal, an art film and a shopping spree at Trader Joe's. What's even...

Retail Therapy: As summer nears, time to celebrate 'Spring'

Editor's Note: Candice Baker returns with Retail Therapy, bringing you the best in local deals, new businesses and...

'Pageant' to showcase cinema

It was near showtime at the Pageant of the Masters' preview night Monday, and Buster Keaton had a few minutes to pocket his smile.

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  Photo Gallery: Pageant of the Masters preview