Whalen, Dicterow claim council seats

It was a long night for Laguna Beach City Council candidates.

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Hansen: Election workers keep us free

Pizzeria takes over old Cafe Vienna spot

A new pizza joint opened in town, and the chef says it's serving up something locals don't get enough of.

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Teacher inspires aid for Kenyan village

Laguna Beach High School teacher Jun Shen didn't anticipate the friendship he formed when he visited a Kenyan tribal village in August.

No shake-up on school board

Locals have spoken, reelecting incumbents Jan Vickers and William Landsiedel to the Laguna Beach Unified School District board.

Mansoor, Rohrabacher strong in early returns

Local Republicans celebrated the electoral victories of state Assemblyman Allan Mansoor and other area GOP candidates Tuesday night in a packed hotel ballroom across from South Coast Plaza. U.S. Rep....

Laguna man suspected in another burglary

A Laguna Beach man recently arrested in connection to a string of burglaries is in custody again for allegedly burglarizing another Laguna Niguel home, sheriff's deputies said.

Election 2012

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

Results: Find out the updated results for all local races, courtesy of OC Registrar of Voters.

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

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Photo Gallery: Costa Mesa-Laguna Beach Football

Commission approves rooftop deck, elevator for Mozambique Mozambique Steak House has had its ups and downs with the Planning Commission, but an elevator and a rooftop deck have been approved.	Water reuse and sewer pipeline replacement discussed The South Laguna Civic Assn. surveyed the six South Coast Water District candidates about issues pertinent to Laguna Beach, such as Aliso...
Election 2012: Financial statements filed Mayor Pro Tem Verna Rollinger, one of the two incumbents running for reelection to the City Council, has accumulated the biggest war chest...	Rush says he's in to win Amid the bluster and noise of election season, and with Nov. 6 approaching like a bullet train, Newport Beach businessman Bob Rush managed...
Hospital gets permit for parking lot MRI, chiller Mission Hospital Laguna Beach has another three years to come up with a permanent home for diagnostic equipment now housed in a temporary...	City Council Meeting Wrap-Up The following is from the Oct. 16 City Council meeting. All council members were present.

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Public Safety

Laguna police arrest man in connection with drug incident Laguna Beach detectives arrested a Hawthorne man on drug charges Friday after an extended investigation that first began months ago locally,...	Police Files North Coast Highway: A person reported that a person driving a BMW threw a soda can at their car at 6:52 p.m. Sunday.
Romney cut-out missing from Republican headquarters A Mitt Romney cardboard cut-out was stolen at the Republican headquarters in Laguna Beach on Thursday, police said.	Arrest made in connection with home break-in An Aliso Viejo man has been arrested in connection with a recent home break-in on Mar Vista Way.
Laguna couple, dog found shot dead Neighbors gathered in Arch Beach Heights Thursday morning, questioning the suspected murder-suicide deaths of their neighbors.	Police Files North Coast Highway: A homeless man was reportedly swinging a tennis racquet at people near Broadway at 3:12 p.m. Thursday.

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Business & Real Estate

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.	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.
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.

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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....	Healthy Kids Survey sheds light on issues A recent study on Laguna Beach students highlighted issues such as depression, feeling connected on campus and drunk driving, but also...