Federal Taxes In Orange County: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Orange County.

​Laguna Beach Grants $450K To 41 Nonprofit Organizations

The Laguna Beach city council will return to in-person hybrid meetings.

Laguna Beach Stimulus Package Grant Totals Announced

Orange County cities will receive an injection of cash to the tune of thousands or millions to help with easing back to post-covid normal.

Registration Now Open For 2021 Laguna Beach Junior Lifeguard Program

The City of Laguna Beach is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2021 Junior Lifeguard Program.

Laguna Beach City Councilmember Censured For Violating Decorum

In what Peter Blake referred to as a "kangaroo court," three city councilmembers voted for censure after over a year of public complaints.

Laguna Beach City Council Commits $2M To New Neighborhood And Environmental Protection Plan

The $2M program will be funded 100% by visitors through the City’s Parking Fund and Measure LL Transient Occupancy Tax revenues.

Opportunity For Public Input Regarding New City Manager At 3 Upcoming Listening Sessions In Laguna Beach

The City Council has sole responsibility of appointing a City Manager, and anticipates to select a candidate for City Manager in May.

Laguna Beach Council To Interview For View Restoration Committee

On Tuesday, the Laguna Beach City Council reviews applications for three opening positions on the committee, two incumbents & one newcomer.

City of Laguna Beach Reaches Settlement With Regional Water Board

The City of Laguna Beach reached a settlement with the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board related to a 2019 wastewater spill.

Laguna Beach City Manager Recruitment Process Underway

The Laguna Beach City Council aims to ensure a strong applicant pool of qualified internal and external candidates for the position.

Who Will Fill City Manager's Shoes In Laguna Beach

Assistant City Manager Shohreh Dupuis is throwing her hat in the ring to be Laguna Beach's first woman city manager.

Laguna Beach City Manager Announces Retirement

After 20 years of service to the City of Laguna Beach, City Manager John Pietig is announcing he will retire in June.

Laguna Beach City Council Swears In New Council Members, Clerk

New Laguna Beach City Councilmember George Weiss and city clerk Ann Marie McKay were sworn in at city council chambers, Tuesday.

Outgoing Mayor Steve Dicterow Talks Politics Of Laguna Beach

Steve Dicterow, 66, has served Laguna Beach residents for five terms, "the greatest honor" of his life.

Neighbor Vs. Neighbor As Sculpture, Noise Complaint Goes To Court

A Laguna man complained the billionaire next door blocked his view with a huge sculpture, then, a sonic attack of "Gilligan's Island" began.

Rouda Concedes Defeat In 48th District Battle, Calls For Unity

Rouda said: "Toxicity in American politics" threatens the democracy that sets us apart from the rest of the world. "That has to change."

Orange County Republican Women Lead In 2 Congressional Races

Young Kim and Michelle Steel remain ahead in the race for the 39th and the 48th Congressional districts.

48th, 39th District Congressional Race Results: Too Close To Call

Republicans aim to regain lost ground in Orange County in two races, where ballots are still being counted.

Laguna Beach USD Governing Board Winners: Election 2020

Laguna Beach Unified School District Governing Board had two seats up for grabs, here is how Laguna Beach voted.

Laguna Beach Election Results: City Council, LBUSD Seats

Laguna Beach Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results from across Orange County in the primary election for Nov. 3, 2020.

Share Your Laguna Beach Election Day Experiences With Patch

Did you vote early? or brave the polls on election day? Either way, Patch wants to hear your experiences of voting in 2020.

Voting In Laguna Beach: Everything You Need To Know

The polls will close at 8 p.m. If you still have your mail-in ballot, you may drop it off at any vote center.

Where To Vote In Laguna Beach: Cast Your Ballot In Person 2020

See a list of polling places in Laguna Beach, to vote/drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 election.

Laguna Beach Election: Residents Prepare To Vote Nov. 2020

The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you still have your mail-in ballot, you may drop it off at any vote center.

Vote Centers In Laguna Beach: Where To Vote In Person 2020

See list of polling places in Laguna Beach, to vote early or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 election.

Find Your Voting Center In Laguna Beach: 2020 Election

Not sure where to vote in person for the 2020 election in Laguna Beach? Here is all the information you need.

Election Message from the Laguna Beach City Clerk

If you observe any non-violent illegal election-related activities – report these activities to the Registrar of Voters at (714) 567-7600.

Rep. Harley Rouda Aims To Lower Aircraft Noise In Laguna Beach

A new bill presented by Rep. Harley Rouda of the 48th district will incentivize the purchase of cleaner and quieter aircraft.

Where To Drop Your Ballot In Laguna Beach 2020

Want to drop off your ballot in the city of Laguna Beach? Here's where to take it.

Candidate Profile: Mariann Tracy For Laguna Beach City Clerk

Mariann Tracy shares with Patch why she should be elected to continue serving as Laguna Beach's City Clerk.

Candidate Profile: Ann Marie McKay For Laguna Beach City Clerk

Ann Marie McKay shares with Patch why she should be elected to serve in Laguna Beach City Clerk.

Biden Outraises Trump In Laguna Beach

Trump raised more in these Orange County zip codes through July than his Democratic rival, according to this study.

State Of Laguna Beach: Mayor Reviews 2020 Since Covid Shutdown

Laguna Beach Mayor Bob Whalen shared the city's journey through 2020 as one of swift, proactive decisions, he said in a virtual speech.

Check Your Voter Registration In Laguna Beach

Are you registered to vote? Are you expecting a mail-in ballot? Here's how to check your status and make sure your vote is heard this fall!

Make Your Voice Heard At Laguna Beach City Council Meetings

Tuesday at 5 p.m. Laguna Beach's city council will meet over Zoom meeting. Are residents feeling heard amid the coronavirus pandemic?

Rep. Harley Rouda Votes For George Floyd Justice In Policing Act

A vote for new standards for policing was underway, Friday, in what Rep. Rouda says "will make this a more perfect union for ALL Americans."

City Hall Reopens Monday With New Coronavirus Rules, Regulations

Starting Monday, drop-in service is provided at all public counters, however, regular City business should still be accomplished virtually.

Laguna Beach Gears Up For City Hall Reopening

City employees will head back to work on Monday as they prepare to reopen to the public.

Carrying A Flagpole To A Protest? Not In Laguna Beach

Open California protesters carrying flags on poles are no longer allowed to do so in Laguna Beach, the city says.

Laguna Beach Can Reopen Coastline, Gov. Newsom Says

Gov. Gavin Newsom has given his blessing to Laguna Beach's plan for "phased reopening" of the city's beaches during coronavirus shutdown.