Category City Development

Concept map of proposed sidewalk, crosswalk and curb-extension improvements along Ocean Avenue and Beach Street in downtown Laguna Beach

City Development

Ocean Avenue Improvements Put on Hold; Working Group Formed

Update: Planning Commission puts project on hold September 7th: The Laguna Beach Planning Commission voted 5-0 on September 2, 2026, to table…

Michael Kovach
August 31, 2026

Street view of the derelict SCWD site at 31762 Coast Hwy in South Laguna, showing a dirt lot, chain link fence, and unmaintained structures, April 20, 2026. Non-compliant with CUP and CEQA requirements.

Advocacy Updates, City Development, South Laguna News

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…

Michael Kovach
April 23, 2026

Street view in Laguna Beach showing construction barriers for the Promenade on Forest project with existing mature trees and traffic.

City Development, Environmental Preservation, Local Governance, Public Works

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…

Michael Kovach
April 20, 2026
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