Newly elected Council member Bob Whalen receives an oversize note of appreciation from the Boys and Girls Club, where he served on the board since 2004.
Editor, This is a follow-up to Peter Navarro’s letter in the local newspapers last week (“Whalen’s Engineering Bids for GOP Voters,” Letters, Oct. 18) condemning as unethical the practice of candidate of one party – in this case Democrats — buying endorsements in “slate mailers” of the other party – Republicans – in order to [...]
Editor: Election Day is upon us. As we collectively ponder the wisdom of the various candidates, it is important to remind ourselves that without their effort and dedication to public service it would be a sad state of affairs in communities such as Laguna. It is important to acknowledge that despite political differences, each candidate [...]
Editor, It is with enthusiasm that I share my endorsements regarding Laguna Beach’s City Council race – and to ask you to consider supporting my choices: Jane Egly (an incumbent) and Bob Whalen (a current Planning Commissioner). As many know, I have served on the City Council nearly 10 years, now – and before that, [...]
Editor, Bob Whalen, quite simply stated, is an outstanding candidate for city council. He has demonstrated his commitment to Laguna Beach through his involvement with the school board, the planning commission, Schoolpower, the Boys and Girls Club, youth sports and much more. My wife, Judy and I, have served on boards and committees with him. [...]
Editor, Three qualities about Bob Whalen set him apart from the other fine City Council candidates — any one of these qualities alone would be enough to garner my vote. First, Whalen has worked as a public finance attorney for 30 years, giving him incredible insight into local government fiscal issues. This is the guy a [...]
Editor: It is election time again and we have an opportunity to fill two City Council seats with qualified candidates. We have five candidates running for council this year. Many people have asked me who I am supporting and why. My answer is: Bob Whalen and Jane Egly. Bob Whalen has been quietly involved in [...]
Editor: I am stunned to find out that the LB Democratic Club is only endorsing Verna Rollinger for City Council. What happened to being inclusive? When did a purity litmus test rule our party? And sadly, how does one group rule the Democratic Club in Laguna Beach? This Laguna Beach Democrat is voting for Jane [...]
More than a year before the terms of two Laguna Beach City Council positions expire, the wheels of political campaigns are already in motion, with incumbent Verna Rolling holding a recent fundraiser. And last week, former council member and mayor Steve Dicterow tossed his hat in the ring as a contender. “You have to get [...]
Leaders of the Boys & Girls Club thanked over 100 agencies and individuals for their collaboration and support over the past year at its third annual Community Partners Breakfast at Seven-Degrees. Attendees included Laguna Beach Mayor Toni Iseman along with other city and school officials, who were treated to a serenade by preschool students. Board [...]
Police Use Taser to Subdue Assault Suspect
An assault involving three men escalated into a struggle with Laguna Beach police, who ultimately deployed a taser twice to subdue the younger combative suspect in the 300 block of Cozumel around 1:15 a.m. Friday, May 10, police said. Police ultimately arrested Laguna Beach resident Sergio Gabriel Borgognone, 51, for allegedly resisting arrest and his [...]
