Jim Collins

The Laguna Beach Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters kicked off their highly anticipated summer festivities with two exclusive, members-only VIP preview nights on July 6 and July 8. These private events offered dedicated patrons and high-level supporters an intimate, first-look experience at both the world-renowned fine art exhibition and the breathtaking theatrical production before the official public opening of each show – July 7 for the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and July 9 for the Pageant of the Masters.

The historic Rivian South Coast Theater transformed into an electric community hub as soccer fans gathered along South Coast Highway for the World Cup Finals.

As part of its unique offerings this summer, the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach celebrated the next generation of Orange County artists with its annual Junior Art Awards on July 12 before welcoming families for a circus-themed Family Art Day filled with art, entertainment and hands-on activities.

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Art lovers and community members gathered at the Sawdust Art Festival on Sunday, Aug. 9, for the annual Sawdust Artists Benevolence Fund Live Auction.

Coastal energy surged across Orange County earlier this month as the Lexus US Open of Surfing wrapped up Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Huntington Beach Pier, leaving a mark on Southern California surf culture and highlighting top talent from down the coast in Laguna Beach.

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Forget the movie theater when the ocean puts on a prime-time show. Spectators gathered on the steps to watch thundering waves at Brooks Street Beach in Laguna Beach this week as people took to the water surfing.

With the enactment of Citizens United, insider trading in all branches of government, gerrymandering, never ending debates and clashes in Congress, government shutdowns, add infinitum The loss of the people's trust and faith in government is epidemic. America is in a state of political warfare since President Trump took office in 2025. Rights, freedoms and liberties are being violated or ignored regularly. The Republican takeover of all three branches of government has been an abysmal mess for America. We need reforms to prevent these things from reoccurring. I believe my suggestions are a great place to start. Change is clearly needed.