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'Electric surfing safari' focuses on pollution

Two Orange County surfers have taken their passion for water activities and transformed it into a passion for the water's health.

Election countdown: Five candidates vie for two council spots

The election is less than two weeks away. The Coastline Pilot offers a last look at the five candidates for City Council.

Art that ponders politics

Heated debates about the election aren't just for television.

Photo Gallery: 'Elephants & Asses' artwork

Election 2012: Discontent among local Dems

The Laguna Beach City Council election is nonpartisan race, but you would never know it based on some of the campaign literature and rhetoric.

Home reportedly broken into while man is away

A home on Mar Vista Way was allegedly broken into Friday night while the resident was out of town for the week. His cars, which include a Maserati, were also driven, Laguna Beach police said.

Marines suspected of shooting at businesses, vehicles

Two Marines are suspected of shooting at downtown Laguna Beach businesses and vehicles Saturday night, authorities said.

Election 2012

Stories: Here you'll see a roundup of all of our recent stories related to the upcoming election.

On the Ballot: Find out what local races will be on the ballot come Nov. 6.

Meet the Candidates: Get a better look at the candidates and their platforms.

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Photo Gallery: People's March Against Bullying

City Council Meeting Wrap-Up The following is from the Oct. 16 City Council meeting. All council members were present.	Council delays decision on community garden City officials want some more information before they fork over a $250,000 windfall to help the South Laguna Civic Assn. buy its fruit and...
Rohrabacher skips candidates' forum Attendees may have been puzzled as to why Friday's congressional candidates' forum, hosted by the League of Women's Voters in Laguna Beach,...	School district wants more accountability for drinking, drugs Laguna Beach has a problem with juvenile alcohol and drug abuse, according to Laguna Beach Unified School District officials.
City Council: 2 appointments made to Design Review Board One seat on the Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board is still up for grabs.	Changes on the horizon for cab companies Laguna Beach plans to update taxi-voucher contracts just as taxi drivers and residents show concern about abusers of the program.

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Public Safety

Police Files North Coast Highway: A homeless man was reportedly swinging a tennis racquet at people near Broadway at 3:12 p.m. Thursday.	Police Files Crescent Bay Drive: A neighbor reportedly cut down a resident's tree in the 100 block at 9:00 a.m. Monday.
Body found at Thousand Steps beach A body was found by a skimboarder at Thousand Steps beach last week.	Briefly In Public Safety: Police: Man admits to stealing truck A Riverside man that lives at the Alternative Sleeping Location reportedly stole a man's truck while the owner was busy unloading...
Laguna man suspected in home burglaries A Laguna Beach man is suspected of burglarizing Laguna Niguel homes early Thursday morning.	Victim describes home invasion A man whose home was ransacked by several armed men Saturday night is speaking out about the ordeal.

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Business & Real Estate

K'ya owner to take over Marine Room For just the third time in its 78-year history in Laguna, the Marine Room Tavern will change hands.	New restaurant hopes to spice up Laguna Clemente Heredia is looking to spice things up with a second Carmelita's in Orange County.
Children get storytime infused with yoga The popular practice of yoga is trickling down to youngsters.	Local goes from top-notch restaurants to her own cooking school For some, a spatula and a pan are merely decorative objects in the kitchen.
Zpizza closing original location but will reopen Zpizza is shutting its ovens at its original location in South Laguna on Tuesday, ending a 26-year run there.	Auri ditches shoes for licensing Auri Inc., an upscale shoemaker once touted as one of America's most promising companies by Forbes, has shuttered its line of shoes to focus...

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Education

School Board Meeting Wrap-Up The following is from Tuesday's Laguna Beach Unified School District school board meeting.	Briefly In Education A Laguna Beach resident and Cal State Long Beach lecturer is going to Tanzania for a 10-month fellowship.
About 100 people turn out for anti-bullying rally A group of about 100 people gathered at Main Beach on Friday and marched toward City Hall to protest bullying and promote kindness.	Anti-bullying demonstration is Oct. 19 An anti-bullying rally will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 19 in Laguna Beach.
Schools candidates discuss issues at forum Laguna Beach Unified School District board candidates put their stances on the table at Thursday's forum at Top of the World Elementary....	Concerns voiced at social host workshop About 40 people gathered to discuss their concerns about the proposed social host ordinance at a meeting at City Hall on Wednesday.