At the close of another year packed with unpredictable and varied local news, the Independent takes a look back at what residents considered the most important stories of 2023. The Indy delivered updates on local issues, including a murder that stunned the community, conflicts between Laguna Beach Company CEO Mohammed Honarkar and investor group MOM entities, the plight of Emerald Bay Sanctuary and much more.
Thank you, Clara Beard, for alerting us of the possible closure by OC Parks of the Emerald Sanctuary run by Kris Spitaleri. What is OC Parks, or some other entity, thinking - if at all?