The public is invited to a slide presentation on the works of architect Chris Abel, who designed over 200 homes in Laguna Beach. His designs spanned the mid-century post and beam houses of the ‘50s and ‘60s to modern homes. The meetup by Laguna Friends of Real Estate is Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. [...]
Attorney Bob Whalen, a planning commissioner and former school board member, begins his campaign for City Council with a $99 per person sunset reception Thursday, June 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rooftop Lounge of La Casa Del Camino Hotel, 1289 S. Coast Highway. Those wishing to attend may RSVP online at http://www.bobwhalenforcouncil.com/rsvp/ [...]
You can find their creations from one end of town to the other, both hill and dale. From iconic architecture to elaborate wood carvings to fine art and jewelry, the Abel family has been a major part of Laguna history for over 74 years.
Editor: Re: “Tax Breaks for Historic Buildings Halted,” Nov. 19 edition and the comments that was made at the meeting “Architecture is not art.” Is architecture art? Not unlike a painting which you stop to ponder and enjoy on the walls of your home or yes a dress designed specifically for you and that special occasion [...]
Ill Prepared Hiker Rescued from Hillside
A sheriff’s helicopter was used to extract a hiker who suffered an anxiety attack and was unable to move from a steep trail in Laguna Beach’s open space about 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9, police said. Lifeguards in an all-terrain vehicle coordinated the extraction from thick brush and a steep slope between Alta Laguna Park [...]
