Serving the Village: Active City Committee Openings
From View Restoration to Traffic Safety—Your Voice is the Standard. Laguna Beach isn’t just a place we live; it’s a community we…
Michael Kovach
Michael Kovach is the founder and board president of SoLaguna, a Laguna Beach 501(c)(4) community organization covering local government, neighborhood issues, transportation, public projects and community events. His reporting focuses on providing residents and visitors with independently verified, practical information about Laguna Beach.
City Seeks Residents for New Hospital Task Force
Following the announcement regarding the transition of services at Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach, the City has officially opened applications for a…
Paid Parking is Coming to South Laguna
Will Our Neighborhoods Be Next? If you’ve driven down South Coast Highway (PCH) lately, you’ve likely noticed the relative ease of finding…
The Green Space Double Standard
Why is Downtown’s Canopy Being Removed While South Laguna’s Park is Being Denied? The conversation in Laguna Beach this week has been…
Forest Avenue Promenade: Costs, Chairs, Trees & Updates
Did Laguna Beach pay $10,000 for each promenade chair? Updated September 9, 2026 A contractor payment document circulated by Laguna Beach Unfiltered…