Obstructed Views Challenge Laguna Beach Neighbors
Residents in Laguna Beach clash over trees that block ocean and Catalina views along La Vista Drive and Victoria Beach. Sassia and Marsha Bianchi describe loss of panoramic sightlines after years of tree growth, with Bianchi paying about 1000 dollars to trim a neighbor’s ficus to improve her back view. More than 30 residents spoke at the latest City Council meeting about the issue.
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Laguna Beach
Marsha Bianchi
Victoria Beach
South
Laguna
Catalina
Sam Gangwer
Orange County Register
Catalina Island
Cathi Sassin
la Vista Drive
Sassins
Coastal cities lack private view ordinances in Orange County
Neighboring coastal cities such as Newport Beach Dana Point and San Clemente do not enforce private view ordinances. Dana Point uses zoning codes to control development scale and analyzes impact on public views rather than private views.
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Newport Beach
Dana Point
San Clemente
Duane Lewis Calls for Enforcement of Local Rules
Duane Lewis, a decade resident, urges stricter rule enforcement, noting existing regulations but lack of enforcement. He argues rules exist but are not properly applied and stresses the need for accountability.
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Duane Lewis
Jet noise stirs Laguna Beach residents at council meeting
About 10 residents spoke at the Laguna Beach City Council meeting criticizing jet noise and overflight paths. They urge FAA and city action and propose noise monitors as John Wayne Airport-curfew jets likely head to LAX, with residents from Canary Acres and nearby areas reporting impact.
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Laguna Beach
Keri Barriga
Toni Iseman
Federal Aviation Administration
Laguna
Iseman
Canyon Acres
Arch Beach Heights
Top of the World
South Laguna
Liz Avila
John Wayne Airport
FAA
Avila
Kelly Boyd
Temple Hills
Scott Roberts
Temple Hills Drive
Los Angeles International Airport
Lagunabeachcity
Cityhall
Airtraffic
Laguna News-Post Delivery Joins Register Subscription
The Laguna News-Post will be delivered exclusively with the Orange County Register starting next week. Register subscribers will receive the News-Post on Thursdays as part of the broader shift to larger broadsheet formats and expanded content across Orange County communities. Customers not yet subscribing can call 866 710-1150 or visit ocregister.com/subscribe to continue receiving the News-Post with the Register.
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Orange County
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