Burger joint gets a name change

A natural burger joint is still coming to Laguna Beach this spring, but with a new name.

Map highlights safe bike routes

Billy Fried has had two epiphanies: One in 2002, when he decided to share his love of kayaking with paying customers, and another in 2010,...

'Spirit' awards presented at chamber event

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce may be 95 years old, but officials are celebrating its anniversary as a rebirth.

Jergler: Deals to be had in upscale O.C. areas

Is seems there can be a great deal of leeway when one talks about what constitutes a "deal" in today's real estate market, but there are...

Chamber's interim director brings skills

Chamber of Commerce interim Executive Director Kristine Thalman finds working and living in her hometown exhilarating, if a little...

Making secondhand shopping a 'Habit'

When Collective Habit owner Ashley O'Leary got into a car accident, she turned a lemon into lemonade and used the insurance money to open...

Beach Pit BBQ closing in Aliso Viejo

Beach Pit BBQ, which started with six Orange County locations, is down to three after its most recent closure in Aliso Viejo.

Rug store closes up shop

The Sirous & Sons Rug Gallery at 222 Ocean Ave. has closed its doors.

Advanced HIV test available in Laguna

A few weeks ago, a rape victim showed up at the Laguna Beach Community Clinic, desperate to find out if she had been exposed to HIV and...

Part tattoo parlor, part fine art gallery

Zoey Stevens, a fine artist whose work is internationally known, is now trying his hand at a new artistic medium: tattooing.

Goat movement goes on

A goat might not seem like an important asset. Most don't own one and never will. However, in Nepalese villages, the introduction of a...

Something for everyone at Twig

Susan Elliott only asks for one thing from her Twig patrons.

And the winner is ...

One of Laguna's longest-tenured shops took top honors in the Coastline Pilot's annual Holiday Window Contest. Areo came in second, and...

Laguna's own Santa Claus

For many, the last few days before Christmas might be spent putting the final touches on gifts.

'Hangover House' sold to new owner

A new owner plans to preserve the iconic "Hangover House" in South Laguna Beach, built by adventurer Richard Halliburton in the 1930s.

Community association looking at dog park project

The ball is rolling for a dog park at Aliso Canyon Community Park.

Nurturing nature

Nature is humming along at Aliso Creek Inn and Golf Course — quite literally.