A ceremony was held Thursday to rename the Aliso Creek Bridge as Officer Jon Coutchie Memorial Bridge. Coutchie died in the line of duty 10 years ago to the day.
Over the seven decades I've loved so many things about Laguna, I've always marveled when neighbors step up to beautify the town. In the 1980s, our friend and neighbor Kel Bratten wanted to eliminate four ugly (and dangerous) utility poles that ruined the ocean's view for Kel and 10 others.