Category: Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Flying Drones Near Aircrafts, Prompting Dangerous Emergency Responses

July 17, 2023
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Laguna Beach resident Alexander Milinovic pleaded guilty July 13 to three criminal charges for recklessly operating a drone near various aircraft multiple times—including close to a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter mid-flight. The 62-year-old pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft between June 2022 and March 2023, according to a…

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Laguna Beach Animal Shelter Receives $30,000 Donation From Deceased Animal Lover

July 8, 2023
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The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter has received a nearly $30,000 donation from the now-finalized estate of a former resident, according to city officials. Edward Burkart, who was also an aerospace computer engineer before retiring, bequeathed the amount to the facility before his death in 2015 at the age of 86, officials said. The donation will…

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Laguna Beach Officials Discuss Student Safety in Joint Meeting

June 19, 2023
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In an annual joint meeting on June 6 between the Laguna Beach Unified School District and city council, members of the Police Department reviewed recent advancements in electric bike—also known as “e-bikes”—safety for students traveling to school. Over 120 students at Thurston Middle School in Laguna Beach, California, have received education in the safe operation…

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Orange County Cities’ Financial Rankings for 2022 Are Here

June 1, 2023
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Commentary By late April, five of Orange County’s 34 cities had not posted their Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) for the year ending June 30, 2022, on their websites. They are usually completed by December of the same year. By the end of May, the last one was finally posted. The city of Laguna Beach’s…

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20-Person Brawl at Laguna Beach Hotels Prompt Forced Closure by City

May 4, 2023
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LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.—Laguna Beach officials shut down two hotels after several scuffles involving armed security guards over a civil dispute, officials said May 3. City Manager Shohreh Dupuis ordered the closing of hotels 14 West and Hotel Laguna on Tuesday after police were called there three times throughout the day. Police responded to trespassing claims…

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Man Sought in Robbery, Suspected Beating of His Ex-Girlfriend in Laguna Beach

April 20, 2023
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LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.—Police were asking for the public’s help April 20 to find a man suspected of robbing and assaulting his ex-girlfriend at her Laguna Beach home, leaving her with significant injuries. Police said a residential burglary Tuesday evening was allegedly carried out by Charles Thomas Kelley IV, who hours later allegedly attacked the victim….

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Iranian Dance Flash Mob Hits Laguna Beach

April 11, 2023
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Orange County Iranian Americans surprised beachgoers at the main beach in Laguna Beach, California on April 8 with a flash mob, where a group of around 40 women danced along to the beat of popular pre-Islamic Republic music for the Persian New Year. The event is the latest way the community is showing support and…

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Laguna Beach Explores Affordable Housing Option for Struggling Artists

April 11, 2023
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The Laguna Beach City Council is considering providing artists with affordable housing in an effort to keep them living and working in the city, after voting unanimously last week to begin exploring the idea. Artists are a part of the “infrastructure” of Laguna Beach, Councilman Alex Rounaghi said in an April 4 city council meeting,…

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Fun Easter Activities in Orange County This Season

April 5, 2023
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Buena Park Spring Extravaganza Bring the family for a scrumptious pancake breakfast followed by loads of activities for children, including a petting zoo, Easter egg hunt, bounce houses, train rides, games, and much more. Henry Boisseranc Park at 7520 Dale St., Buena Park. April 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. For more information, visit…

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Laguna Beach Scuba Diver Who Died Was Advanced Trained

April 1, 2023
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LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.—The scuba diver who went missing off Shaw’s Cove, was rescued 100 yards offshore by lifeguards, and later died in a hospital March 25 had advanced-level training. The diver was identified as Leon Noel Boyer, 46, of Santa Monica, according to the Orange County Coroner’s office. He was reported missing around 12:30 p.m….

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