Laguna Beach Local News
(Full disclosure: I co-own a bike tour business in Laguna.)
I’m sorry to say this, but I fear it’s just a matter of time before we witness another horrific bike accident. Raging little electric bikers are swarming all over town, and everyone I know has a story about a near miss.
We’ve been lucky so far. I’m not aware of any bike fatalities in Laguna since 2014. That’s when John Colvin was hit from behind while riding on the shoulder of Coast Highway. His widow Joan said at the time, “The loss is so deep and massive it truly is impossible to explain.” It goes without saying that she and her two daughters are still grieving. And there had been a slew of other bike fatalities prior to that.
Laguna Beach Local News
By Lynea Rodriguez
Cinco de Mayo has come and gone, celebrated by many with tacos and margaritas, perhaps a Corona in hand. It’s a day to get together with friends, partake of good food and a few drinks, and celebrate… hmmm … what are we celebrating exactly?
Many people are unaware of the cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo and what the holiday was originally meant to commemorate. A popular misconception is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day. Sept. 16 is Mexico’s actual Independence Day and is highly celebrated across the country.
While most would assume that Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday, it is actually an American holiday celebrated across the United States, with only very small, local military type celebrations in Mexico. On May 5, 1862, Mexico defeated the French at the battle at Puebla, essentially stopping Napoléon and the French from reaching Mexico City. The goal of the French was to set up a Monarchy in Mexico an
Laguna Beach Local News
Stroke Awareness Month
It’s the saddest thing when people you know are incapacitated by stroke. Because May is National Stroke Awareness Month and a Laguna neighbor suffered a recent stroke, this column is dedicated to helping you know how to best protect yourself and loved ones.
A stroke happens when a cerebral blood vessel is blocked (termed ischemic, 87% of strokes) or ruptures (called hemorrhagic, 13% of strokes) causing brain cell damage. It’s a big problem: with roughly 800,000 U.S. strokes annually, it’s the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of disability.