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A May 1 proposal to repurpose $160,000 in arts funding was a test by the Arts Commission, which had just been told by city staff it did not have the authority to make its own suggestions to the City Council.

The foundation’s nod to Crystal Cove came as part of their “Best of California State Parks” list, which highlights ideal spots across the state for hiking, camping, bird-watching and more.

The Laguna Beach Garden Club’s gate and garden walking tour, which drew more than 600 attendees this month, is bolstered by multiple community partnerships.

Gabriella Earnhart, who received her Make-A-Wish dream of an inspiring trip to Broadway, has enrolled at Pepperdine University to study musical theater and marketing.

The father of a 12-year-old boy killed while riding his bicycle describes the moments before the collision.

Using the dedicated capital project funding brings Costa Mesa out of compliance with its own capital asset needs (CAN) ordinance, written to ensure projects continue. But with an even bigger shortfall looming in 2025-26, could the CAN be on the chopping block?

Seventh-graders at Thurston Middle School completed a Poseidon Education internship program in which they learned about stormwater pollution and presented their research.

The Daily Pilot’s e-newspaper includes Thursday’s coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.

Police said the man who died got into a fight with police, took an officer’s Taser and attempted to use the less-lethal weapon before police shot and killed him.

The driver exited the vehicle without injury, and impairment does not appear to have played a role in the incident, police report.

The vote to approve an investigation came at the end of a contentious meeting featuring about 100 public speakers opining on an upcoming special election regarding library initiatives.

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