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Surfin’ Safari

Dick Metz went on a worldwide wave-riding expedition in the late 1950s that helped to inspire the film “The Endless Summer.” By Sharon Stello   Dick Metz...
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A Montage Milestone

The luxury resort company’s flagship Laguna Beach property turns 20. By Julia Clerk   A spectacular bluff-top property that takes full advantage of its ocean views and...
Dick Metz with a Matt Kevlin-shaped balsa surfboard_Surfing Heritage and Culture Center/Dick Metz Collection/shacc.org

Riding the Wave

Dick Metz grew up during surfing’s heyday in Laguna, experiencing the sport’s evolution firsthand. By Sharon Stello   When Dick Metz started surfing as a kid in...
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Laguna Memories

Dick Metz shares his recollections of growing up in this beach town before World War II. By Sharon Stello   Back in the early days, Laguna Beach...
Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach

High-Tech Health Care

Laguna’s hospital takes patient care to new levels as services have evolved over more than 60 years. By Tanya A. Yacina   For most, access to quality...
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A Centennial Celebration

Laguna Playhouse, a renowned theater group, has withstood the test of time with all-star casts and productions. By Tanya A. Yacina   A professional theater within a...
Laurie Hermann and Hobie_credit John Severson

Riding the Wave

Laurie Hermann reflects on her years as Hobie Alter’s tandem surfing partner, winning competitions around the region together in the 1960s. By Sharon Stello   Laurie Hermann...
Saloon header_credit Sharon Stello

Stand-Up Service

A favorite local watering hole, The Saloon has become more than a bar, creating a tight-knit community over four decades. By Tanya A. Yacina   As the...
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2017: Cultural Cornerstone

Laguna Art Museum celebrates 100 years as a community hub and symbol of the area's past, present and future. By Elizabeth Nutt When you set foot...
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2016: Golden Years

Sawdust Art Festival and Laguna Art-A-Fair celebrate a half-century of artistic excellence. By Richard Chang It may be hard to believe, but Sawdust Art Festival and...