The Feb. 17 edition of the Independent is not the first time Michael Ray has harshly and unfairly attacked Village Laguna, but it demonstrates an escalation in his abusive accusations.
Laguna Beach has seven candidates vying for three open seats open on the Laguna Beach City Council. The Laguna Beach Independent created seven questions for the candidates to answer in 150 words or less. Election Day is Nov. 8.
Julia Patyaka is a well-regarded photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, and families. Her clients rave about her intimate portraiture, achieved through the unusual amount of time she spends with her subjects. Before snapping the shutter, she finds the rhythm of their home life and relationships.
The Laguna Resident First ballot initiative is Measure Q. The Laguna Beach Independent reported, "One newly formed political committee funded by the real estate community…has reportedly amassed over $71,000 to defeat Measure Q."
The first article in this series ("Downtown Parking: Myth vs Reality") described the conflicting views that Laguna has enough, or doesn't have enough, parking downtown. The facts, as referenced in the revised Downtown Specific Plan, are that Laguna does have an adequate supply of downtown parking. As a result, the City took action to reduce the amount of parking required to be provided by commercial building owners.