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by Joe Hanauer It’s just a few days until the election. Yet surprisingly, people still are wondering if they understand Measure Q. The confusion shouldn’t be surprising. First, Q is extremely complicated. Second, California’s ballot measure concept has morphed into...

By Steve Samuelian I know we are not supposed to use the “D” word in Laguna but since there really is no developable land left here, it’s actually all about re-development. I am a proponent of reasonable and responsible re-development. It’s the fresh stream of water...

By Bob White I’ve spent the weekend immersed in all that is leading us to the upcoming election….focusing most of my attention on Measure Q.   We own our home in Woods Cove, two blocks from the ocean we love. My own design firm has been on Forest Avenue for 19+ years....

By Mark Christy I am neither pro, nor anti-development, though I strongly oppose large scale, soulless projects. Instead, I consider myself Pro-Laguna. This quirky little hamlet of ours spans the socio-economic, political and lifestyle spectrums. And yet we have...

By Joe Hanauer Read Q for yourself in your Voters Guide. Supporters say it’s only about “Major Developments”, but Q obliquely states Major Developments aren’t only large projects. It lists a number of factors that would cause the smallest project to be swept into the...

By Laguna Beach Mayor Sue Kempf and Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen The proponents of Measure Q certainly have catchy slogans — stop overdevelopment and put Laguna residents first. We agree with those sentiments. But catchy slogans do not make good policy and Measure Q is a...

By Jennifer Welsh Zeiter “The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the Axe, for the Axe was clever and convinced the Trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them.” – Turkish proverb. In this election season, as the dirt and the...

By Jorg Dubin Good intentions are often paved with unrealized consequences. A group calling themselves Laguna Residents First has put forward a complex and untenable initiative whose goal is to set guidelines governing development both small and large. What is...

By Billy Fried If you’re a foodie like me, one of the great pleasures in life is stuffing your gullet with delectable dishes that make you dewy with delight. And easily one of the best things about living in Southern California is the cornucopia of amazing foods. Due...

I find it very interesting that one of the frequent requests on the website Nextdoor is for an easy explanation of Ballot Initiative Q. I would dare say that almost no one can agree on what it says. I would encourage everyone to read it! You would need a degree in...